13 community ratings

Zambesi

2021Unisex

7.7/ 10

Community score
13 ratings

Olfattology Zambesi is a sweet, spicy floral with woody and animalic shadings, giving it a warm, dense character that works on anyone.

Compare

Skunky's take: The votes point to evening; dressed for a nice dinner.

How does it perform?

From 13 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.6 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

69% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Animal
Creamy
Earthy

What does Zambesi smell like?

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine.

Magnolia, mandarin orange and bergamot open it with a bright lift. In the heart, jasmine absolute, cinnamon, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten the scent and add a creamy, spiced warmth. Sandalwood, patchouli, musk and ambergris take over in the base, leaving a woody, earthy, slightly smoky trail. Créations Hubert Maes Histoire Charnelle and Jeroboam Ambra have a close profile.