Zuma, 1975 Thin Wild Mercury

Unisex

Eau de Parfum

Year: 2019

Zuma, 1975 by Thin Wild Mercury is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men.

Best match: Casual wear in Summer
Performance feel: Moderate longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile: aromatic, woody, citrus with Bergamot, Coriander, Sea Notes

aromatic woody citrus

The first impression

Zuma, 1975 by Thin Wild Mercury is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Zuma, 1975 was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Cathleen Cardinali. Top notes are Bergamot and Coriander; middle notes are Sea Notes and Jasmine Sambac; base notes are Vetiver, Sandalwood and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

What shapes the scent

aromatic 100%

woody 85%

citrus 70%

marine 60%

soft spicy 50%

fresh spicy 40%

The perfumer behind it

Cathleen Cardinali

Cathleen Cardinali is the creative force behind Thin Wild Mercury's entire collection, including scents like 34 Bohemian Cafes and Laurel Canyon, 1966. Her fragrances evoke specific times and places, blending naturalistic notes with a nostalgic, artistic sensibility. She is recognized for crafting olfactory narratives that feel immersive and evocative.

Notes pyramid

Bergamot

Coriander

Sea Notes

Jasmine Sambac

Vetiver

Sandalwood

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)

The mood it creates

At a glance

The Explorer archetype

Freedom, discovery, and restless curiosity

The Explorer thrives on freedom and sensory discovery, mirrored in Zuma's kinetic blend of bergamot, sea notes, and vetiver.
Style: Their wardrobe is a collage of well-loved staples: faded denim, linen shirts rolled to the elbows, leather sandals worn smooth by...
Values: They prize autonomy above all, chasing experiences that expand their horizons.
Social life: Connections are fleeting but intense, like the scent's jasmine heart blooming against salty skin.

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Essence

The Explorer thrives on freedom and sensory discovery, mirrored in Zuma's kinetic blend of bergamot, sea notes, and vetiver. Like salt on sun-warmed skin, this fragrance captures the restless energy of a coastal drive-windows down, coriander and jasmine sambac swirling in the breeze.

Style & Aesthetic

Their wardrobe is a collage of well-loved staples: faded denim, linen shirts rolled to the elbows, leather sandals worn smooth by wanderlust. The aesthetic is undone yet intentional, much like the perfume's balance of citrus brightness and musky depth.

Philosophy & Values

They prize autonomy above all, chasing experiences that expand their horizons. The marine accord speaks to their fluid identity-always in motion, resisting definition.

Relationships

Connections are fleeting but intense, like the scent's jasmine heart blooming against salty skin. They bond over shared adventures but may struggle with emotional anchorage.

Lifestyle

Their days are unscripted: a motel room one night, a beach bonfire the next. The fragrance's moderate sillage mirrors their ability to adapt-present but never overwhelming.

Shadow

Restlessness can become rootlessness. Like the perfume's ambrette base that lingers after the sea notes fade, they risk missing deeper connections in pursuit of the next horizon.

Conclusion

Zuma, 1975 is the scent of a moment suspended-between departure and arrival, between skin and sky. A call to wander, but also to savor.

Zuma, 1975 Thin Wild Mercury

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The first impression

What shapes the scent