302 community ratings

Zadig

2025WomenModern

6.6/ 10

Community score
302 ratings

Zadig & Voltaire Zadig is a sweet, gourmand-leaning floral for women, creamy in texture, with a modern, feminine character.

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How does it perform?

From 263 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.9 /10

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

Sillage

6.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.7 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

6.4 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

55% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Sesame

Black sesame

Heart notesfirst few hours

Orange blossom

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Sandalwood

Toasted vanilla

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy
Creamy

What does Zadig smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further back; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also gets votes for nights out and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, and a good share as modern.

It opens with sesame and black sesame, while orange blossom carries the floral heart. In the base, sandalwood and toasted vanilla settle in and sweeten it, with a spicy edge and a slightly synthetic sheen alongside. Guerlain Imagine 2022 and Cacharel Yes I Am Delicious have a close profile.