Zanzibar / Najaf
Votes lean masculine
120 ratings
From your scent profile
Xerjoff Zanzibar / Najaf is a discontinued unisex fragrance that most voters place in fall and winter, and in evening and night-out wear.
Skunky's take: Nightlife loves this one, or so the votes say.
How does it perform?
From 117 community ratings, all out of 10.
Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Talks even from the shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
71% 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
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Animal
- Resinous
- Earthy
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Resinous
EarthyWhat does Zanzibar / Najaf smell like?
Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Voters lean masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. It also works for leisure, while daily and office wear sit well behind.
Oud, tobacco and patchouli carry the weight, with sandalwood, cedar and musk giving that dark core a smooth woody base, and osmanthus adding a floral sweetness. The accords bring spice, resin, smoke, leather and earth, with an oriental, animalic edge.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 38%Autumn
- 36%Winter
- 15%Spring
- 12%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Evening36%
- Nighttime27%
- Casual25%
- Daytime5%
- Office5%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026