From the ethereal perspective of the exquisitely adorned hummingbird, the world is an endless kaleidoscope of colourful, fragrant blooms offering up their tempting delights. An insatiable desire for sweetness propels the hummingbird as it floats from flower to flower, sampling the nectar with a gentle touch of its delicate tongue. Retreating to its lichen and moss-lined nest, it settles into the cozy cocoon and dreams of sweet ambrosia.
Hummingbird mingles light floral tones with delectable fruity nectars to create a harmonious balance. This diaphanous scent alights upon you in a pastel bouquet of honeysuckle, mimosa, lilac and peonies, with just the lightest dusting of natural sugars found in pear, cherry and honey. A finishing dollop of velvety whipped cream melds the tantalizing notes, completing this irresistible and opulent perfume.
Perfumer: Shelley Waddington
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The Sniff on Hummingbird:
"[it] settles beautifully and as it warms more floral notes develop. There was a strong lilac and something that reminds me of Viburnum – a sweet, almost jasmine-like smell."
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close conversation and bright movement, when you want to feel polished but not severe. It suits a room with fresh flowers, soft light and people near enough to catch the creamy floral trail as it shifts from fruit to blossom.
How to wear
Best in mild to warm weather, where its floral sweetness can stay buoyant rather than heavy. Apply lightly to pulse points or clothing for a soft, noticeable trail; on skin it develops from fruit and blossom into a smoother, creamier floral-woody finish.
Who it’s for
For lovers of floral-fruity perfumes that feel airy, polished and slightly gourmand. It will appeal to those who enjoy honeysuckle, lilac, cherry and creamy woods, especially if they like sweetness handled with elegance rather than syrup.
Release year
2015
The nose
Shelley Waddington is an independent perfumer known for expressive, finely textured compositions and for her work with EnVoyage Perfumes. Her style often balances vivid florals, naturalistic nuance and a polished, modern structure, which suits Zoologist’s imaginative brief for Hummingbird. For Hummingbird, Waddington translated the idea of a nectar-seeking bird into a fragrance that moves between airy blossoms, fruit sweetness and a soft creamy base. The result reflects her talent for building compositions that feel whimsical without losing clarity or craft.
Collaborators
Victor Wong, Zoologist’s founder and creative director, shaped the animal-inspired concept and selected Shelley Waddington for her ability to turn whimsical briefs into vivid scent stories. Waddington then developed the fragrance’s floral-fruity structure and its mossy, nest-like softness.
Zoologist’s story
Zoologist builds niche fragrances around animal characters, using each scent as a small piece of olfactory storytelling. The house is known for bold concepts, independent perfumer collaborations and a willingness to favor imagination and materials over trend-driven polish.
Hummingbird’s concept
Hummingbird was created as a bright, dreamlike portrait of the bird in motion: hovering through blooms, tasting nectar, then retreating to a soft nest. The composition was built around light florals, fruity sweetness and a creamy finish, with the concept framed as playful, charming and richly colored rather than literal.
Extra info
Hummingbird was launched in 2015 and became one of Zoologist’s better-known early releases. Its official story is built around nectar, blossoms and a moss-lined nest, and it has been recognized by Fragrantica among notable indie/niche perfumes of the decade.
From the ethereal perspective of the exquisitely adorned hummingbird, the world is an endless kaleidoscope of colourful, fragrant blooms offering up their tempting delights. An insatiable desire for sweetness propels the hummingbird as it floats from flower to flower, sampling the nectar with a gentle touch of its delicate tongue. Retreating to its lichen and moss-lined nest, it settles into the cozy cocoon and dreams of sweet ambrosia.
Hummingbird mingles light floral tones with delectable fruity nectars to create a harmonious balance. This diaphanous scent alights upon you in a pastel bouquet of honeysuckle, mimosa, lilac and peonies, with just the lightest dusting of natural sugars found in pear, cherry and honey. A finishing dollop of velvety whipped cream melds the tantalizing notes, completing this irresistible and opulent perfume.
Perfumer: Shelley Waddington
***
The Sniff on Hummingbird:
"[it] settles beautifully and as it warms more floral notes develop. There was a strong lilac and something that reminds me of Viburnum – a sweet, almost jasmine-like smell."
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close conversation and bright movement, when you want to feel polished but not severe. It suits a room with fresh flowers, soft light and people near enough to catch the creamy floral trail as it shifts from fruit to blossom.
How to wear
Best in mild to warm weather, where its floral sweetness can stay buoyant rather than heavy. Apply lightly to pulse points or clothing for a soft, noticeable trail; on skin it develops from fruit and blossom into a smoother, creamier floral-woody finish.
Who it’s for
For lovers of floral-fruity perfumes that feel airy, polished and slightly gourmand. It will appeal to those who enjoy honeysuckle, lilac, cherry and creamy woods, especially if they like sweetness handled with elegance rather than syrup.
Release year
2015
The nose
Shelley Waddington is an independent perfumer known for expressive, finely textured compositions and for her work with EnVoyage Perfumes. Her style often balances vivid florals, naturalistic nuance and a polished, modern structure, which suits Zoologist’s imaginative brief for Hummingbird. For Hummingbird, Waddington translated the idea of a nectar-seeking bird into a fragrance that moves between airy blossoms, fruit sweetness and a soft creamy base. The result reflects her talent for building compositions that feel whimsical without losing clarity or craft.
Collaborators
Victor Wong, Zoologist’s founder and creative director, shaped the animal-inspired concept and selected Shelley Waddington for her ability to turn whimsical briefs into vivid scent stories. Waddington then developed the fragrance’s floral-fruity structure and its mossy, nest-like softness.
Zoologist’s story
Zoologist builds niche fragrances around animal characters, using each scent as a small piece of olfactory storytelling. The house is known for bold concepts, independent perfumer collaborations and a willingness to favor imagination and materials over trend-driven polish.
Hummingbird’s concept
Hummingbird was created as a bright, dreamlike portrait of the bird in motion: hovering through blooms, tasting nectar, then retreating to a soft nest. The composition was built around light florals, fruity sweetness and a creamy finish, with the concept framed as playful, charming and richly colored rather than literal.
Extra info
Hummingbird was launched in 2015 and became one of Zoologist’s better-known early releases. Its official story is built around nectar, blossoms and a moss-lined nest, and it has been recognized by Fragrantica among notable indie/niche perfumes of the decade.