53 community ratings

Zest

2020MenModern

8.0/ 10

Community score
53 ratings

The Dua Brand Zest is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men that sets the brightness of tangerine, blood orange and mint against the warmth of cinnamon and ginger.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 53 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

8.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.1 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

7.7 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

91% 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

Tangerine Mint Cinnamon Coffee Patchouli Tonka bean Blood orange Black pepper Vanilla Ginger

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Creamy

What does Zest smell like?

Citrus leads: tangerine and blood orange give a fruity freshness, and mint cools it down. Cinnamon, ginger and black pepper add spicy warmth, while coffee, vanilla and tonka bean pull the scent towards a sweet, creamy base, with patchouli adding an earthy depth.

Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions that come up most. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and it reads masculine yet modern. Mugler A*Men Ultra Zest and Rabanne Ultrared Man have a close profile.