Anatole Lebreton
Cornaline
Powdery · Floral · Iris.
parfumbible.comTropical · Woody · Sweet.
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The short answer
A scent, in focus.
Chameleon by Zoologist Perfumes has a listed tropical, woody, sweet profile, with notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mango, Carambola (Star Fruit), Violet Leaves, Bergamot.
Based on listed notes and accords.
Catalog snapshot · 2026-05-29. Ratings and votes come from the source dataset, not Parfum Bible users or live measurements. This entry has not yet received an individual editorial review.
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01 / The scent profile
Understand what you smell.
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Top notes
These are the listed scent notes, not a complete ingredient formula. Note placement does not establish how long a fragrance lasts.
Inside the bottle.
Perfume · 20% brand-stated concentration · US listing · 60 mL bottle
Alcohol denat., Fragrance (parfum), Water (aqua), Benzyl salicylate, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Linalool, Limonene, Cananga odorata oil/extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Geraniol, Pogostemon cablin oil, Vanillin, Pinene, Linalyl acetate, Geranyl acetate, Jasminum officinale oil/extract, Beta-caryophyllene, Eugenol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl alcohol, Citral, Farnesol, Terpinolene
Source: Zoologist official ingredient register, updated 2026-06-23 · Checked 2026-09-22
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Performance / Community impressions
How it wears.
Longevity
3.28 / 5
574 votes
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category average, not hours
Projection
2.18 / 4
669 votes
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1 = intimate; higher = stronger
Value perception
2.56 / 5
480 votes
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1 = overpriced; 5 = great value
These are subjective reports, not controlled measurements.
1,190Own it
434Previously owned
2,812Want it
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03 / Keep exploring
Often compared with…
Explore these suggested comparisons. Similarity is subjective.
The Different Company
Aurore Nomade
Fruity · Tropical · Sweet.
Guerlain
Embruns d'Ylang
Yellow floral · Woody · Sweet.
Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier
Fleur des Comores
Fruity · Sweet · White floral.
Explore a combination
Layering ideas to try.
Starting points from listed profiles, not community-tested pairings or compatibility scores.
Suggested experiment
Gypsy WaterBoth list Amber and Bergamot. Explore Chameleon’s tropical direction alongside Gypsy Water’s woody profile. Shared notes offer a starting point for an experiment; the combination has not been wear-tested.
Compare each fragrance alone, then try a small amount together on a blotter. Keep the combination you enjoy; no application order or ratio has been validated.
Suggested experiment
Bitter PeachBoth list Cashmeran and Jasmine. Explore Chameleon’s tropical direction alongside Bitter Peach’s woody profile. Shared notes offer a starting point for an experiment; the combination has not been wear-tested.
Compare each fragrance alone, then try a small amount together on a blotter. Keep the combination you enjoy; no application order or ratio has been validated.
A little more clarity.
Before you tryWhat does Chameleon smell like?
Chameleon by Zoologist Perfumes has a listed tropical, woody, sweet profile, with notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mango, Carambola (Star Fruit), Violet Leaves, Bergamot.
Who created it?
The listed perfumer is Daniel Pescio.
How long does it last?
The longevity rating is 3.28 out of 5, from 574 category votes. This is not a measurement in hours. A wear test is the best way to assess it for you.
Which notes define Chameleon?
Its listed notes include ylang-ylang, mango, carambola (star fruit), violet leaves, bergamot, lemon, pink pepper, frangipani, coconut, sea notes, sea salt, cashmeran, skin, jasmine, saffron, clove, vanilla, musk, woody notes, sandalwood, patchouli, amber, vetiver, opoponax. These describe the scent rather than its full ingredient formula.
04 / Find your next bottle
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PARFUM BIBLE / SCENT CARD
Chameleon
Zoologist Perfumes
Leading accords
tropical
woody
sweet
fruity
yellow floral
Relative prominence, not ingredient percentages.Listed notes · a selection
Ylang-Ylang · Mango · Carambola (Star Fruit) · Violet Leaves · Bergamot · Lemon
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