Tales from Zanzibar
Perfumer: Harrison Sherwood
Votes lean masculine
251 ratings
From your scent profile
Memoirs of a Perfume Collector Tales from Zanzibar is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy fruitiness with a creamy sweetness, and it suits spring and summer days best.
Skunky's take: It shines in warm weather, and the votes agree.
How does it perform?
From 225 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
92% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Green
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Woody
- Creamy
What does Tales from Zanzibar smell like?
It opens bright and cooling with mint, red mandarin orange, lime and pink pepper. In the heart, coconut, blackcurrant and guava build a sweet, creamy fruit accord. The base of candied fruits, ambergris, musk and oud settles it onto a soft, woody ground.
Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, and can carry into the evening. Masculine and modern votes run close, with a fair share calling it feminine. Mes Bisous Passion Island and Molinard Figue have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Mint
- Red mandarin orange
- Pink pepper
First hours
- Coconut
- Blackcurrant
- Guava
Towards evening
- Candied fruits
- Ambergris
- Moss
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 43%Summer
- 38%Spring
- 14%Autumn
- 5%Winter
- Casual27%
- Daytime21%
- Nighttime17%
- Evening16%
- Office12%
- Sport7%
Least picked for the office.
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