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Memoirs of a Perfume Collector

Tales from Zanzibar

Perfumer: Harrison Sherwood

2021UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

8.6/ 10
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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.

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Skunky's take: It shines in warm weather, and the votes agree.

How does it perform?

From 225 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.9 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.2 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

92% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Green
  4. Fruity
  5. Sweet
  6. Woody
  7. 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

  1. First minutes

    • Mint
    • Red mandarin orange
    • Pink pepper
  2. First hours

    • Coconut
    • Blackcurrant
    • Guava
  3. Towards evening

    • Candied fruits
    • Ambergris
    • Moss

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 43%
    Summer
  • 38%
    Spring
  • 14%
    Autumn
  • 5%
    Winter
  • Casual
    27%
  • Daytime
    21%
  • Nighttime
    17%
  • Evening
    16%
  • Office
    12%
  • Sport
    7%

Least picked for the office.

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