99 community ratings

Zizonia

Name: Zizonia
Brand: Penhaligon's

2010UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.2/ 10

Community score
99 ratings

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Penhaligon's Zizonia is a unisex scent where citrus and spice meet on a fresh, green, woody base; it leans towards everyday wear and has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 75 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.4 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.2 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

74% 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.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Spicy
Woody
Powdery

What does Zizonia smell like?

It opens with orange, coriander and bergamot, a bright citrus start. In the heart, geranium, black pepper, nutmeg and cumin bring the spice forward, with lavender softening the picture. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli dries down to a powdery, woody warmth.

Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, with winter a minority pick. It sits closer to daily, leisure and office wear. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Creed Cèdre Blanc and Creed Erolfa have a close profile.