Harvest Mouse
Autumn winds skip across golden wheat fields. As the tall grasses billow, the rattle of husks beats a soft prairie lullaby, signalling to the weary sun to rest. In the fading light, tiny harvest mice venture forth, scrambling to gather seeds and fruits. For once the sun sinks fully beneath the horizon, its rule of the sky is bestowed on another. And when the coo of the owl breaks the night, the mice dash, trembling, back to their nests.
Like a countryside bathed in sweet sunlight, Zoologist Harvest Mouse conjures images of home-baked goodness. Stalks of wheat sway among chamomile, davana and hay, and rich beer extracts are sobered by resins and woody notes. Cozy up in a warm nest of homespun scent.
Perfumer: Luca Maffei
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
The register is late-afternoon comfort: a wool sleeve, bread cooling on the kitchen counter, the day's outdoor bustle left behind. Malty grain and vanilla give the scent a welcoming sweetness, while hay and resin keep it rustic rather than confectionery.
How to wear
The hay, vanilla and balsamic warmth make this a natural choice for autumn and cooler weather. Start with one or two sprays on skin beneath clothing for a sheltered impression; an exposed wrist lets the herbal-floral opening reach the air. In warmer conditions, apply lightly so the sweetness does not dominate.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to softly sweet fragrances with a rustic, grain-like texture rather than a sugary finish. It suits a taste for chamomile, hay, malty accords and vanilla grounded in woods and resins, as well as an interest in Zoologist’s gentler animal portraits.
Release year
2023
The nose
Luca Maffei is an Italian perfumer associated with Atelier Fragranze Milano, known for polished compositions that balance expressive ingredients with smooth, carefully structured transitions. His work spans independent niche perfumery and established fragrance houses. In Harvest Mouse, his gentle approach brings hay, beer extract, flowers and balsams together in a comforting countryside portrait.
Collaborators
Victor Wong, Zoologist’s founder and creative director, selected Luca Maffei specifically for the beauty, smoothness and gentleness of his work, establishing a soft, comforting creative direction for Harvest Mouse.
Zoologist’s story
Toronto-based Zoologist turns animals’ habitats, behavior and distinctive characteristics into olfactory portraits rather than literal animal smells. Its independent creative approach makes room for both approachable warmth and challenging experimentation, while replacing animal-derived musks with synthetic alternatives.
Harvest Mouse’s concept
Harvest Mouse imagines the last sunlight falling across wheat fields as mice gather food before retreating to their nests. Beer and hay extracts evoke the grain-filled landscape, while chamomile and orange blossom suggest solar warmth. Vanilla, woods and balsams bring the scene indoors, toward the comforting associations of home baking.
Extra info
Harvest Mouse lists beer extract CO₂ alongside hay absolute—an unusual pairing that reinforces its grain-field character. Despite the official Extrait de Parfum designation, the brand specifies a concentration of 20%.
Autumn winds skip across golden wheat fields. As the tall grasses billow, the rattle of husks beats a soft prairie lullaby, signalling to the weary sun to rest. In the fading light, tiny harvest mice venture forth, scrambling to gather seeds and fruits. For once the sun sinks fully beneath the horizon, its rule of the sky is bestowed on another. And when the coo of the owl breaks the night, the mice dash, trembling, back to their nests.
Like a countryside bathed in sweet sunlight, Zoologist Harvest Mouse conjures images of home-baked goodness. Stalks of wheat sway among chamomile, davana and hay, and rich beer extracts are sobered by resins and woody notes. Cozy up in a warm nest of homespun scent.
Perfumer: Luca Maffei
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
The register is late-afternoon comfort: a wool sleeve, bread cooling on the kitchen counter, the day's outdoor bustle left behind. Malty grain and vanilla give the scent a welcoming sweetness, while hay and resin keep it rustic rather than confectionery.
How to wear
The hay, vanilla and balsamic warmth make this a natural choice for autumn and cooler weather. Start with one or two sprays on skin beneath clothing for a sheltered impression; an exposed wrist lets the herbal-floral opening reach the air. In warmer conditions, apply lightly so the sweetness does not dominate.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to softly sweet fragrances with a rustic, grain-like texture rather than a sugary finish. It suits a taste for chamomile, hay, malty accords and vanilla grounded in woods and resins, as well as an interest in Zoologist’s gentler animal portraits.
Release year
2023
The nose
Luca Maffei is an Italian perfumer associated with Atelier Fragranze Milano, known for polished compositions that balance expressive ingredients with smooth, carefully structured transitions. His work spans independent niche perfumery and established fragrance houses. In Harvest Mouse, his gentle approach brings hay, beer extract, flowers and balsams together in a comforting countryside portrait.
Collaborators
Victor Wong, Zoologist’s founder and creative director, selected Luca Maffei specifically for the beauty, smoothness and gentleness of his work, establishing a soft, comforting creative direction for Harvest Mouse.
Zoologist’s story
Toronto-based Zoologist turns animals’ habitats, behavior and distinctive characteristics into olfactory portraits rather than literal animal smells. Its independent creative approach makes room for both approachable warmth and challenging experimentation, while replacing animal-derived musks with synthetic alternatives.
Harvest Mouse’s concept
Harvest Mouse imagines the last sunlight falling across wheat fields as mice gather food before retreating to their nests. Beer and hay extracts evoke the grain-filled landscape, while chamomile and orange blossom suggest solar warmth. Vanilla, woods and balsams bring the scene indoors, toward the comforting associations of home baking.
Extra info
Harvest Mouse lists beer extract CO₂ alongside hay absolute—an unusual pairing that reinforces its grain-field character. Despite the official Extrait de Parfum designation, the brand specifies a concentration of 20%.