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Zaharoff

Business over Pleasure

Perfumer: Claude Dir

2021UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.6/ 10
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Zaharoff Business over Pleasure is a unisex fragrance that opens with Sichuan pepper, coriander and bergamot, with ginger and Florentine iris in the heart.

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How does it perform?

From 26 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.5 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

81% 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

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Green
  4. Sweet
  5. Spicy
  6. Creamy

What does Business over Pleasure smell like?

The spicy, citrusy start reads fresh and green. In the heart, lemon vervain and lily of the valley add a soft floral touch, while cashmere wood anchors it in a woody base. At the bottom, gaiac wood, patchouli and Palo Santo dry down dry and smoky, while tonka bean, amber and musk sweeten it and make it creamy.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without overwhelming a room. It has been discontinued. Zaharoff Pleasure over Business and Etro Udaipur have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Sichuan pepper
    • Coriander
    • Bergamot
  2. First hours

    • Ginger
    • Cashmere wood
    • Lemon vervain
  3. Towards evening

    • Gaiac wood
    • Patchouli
    • Tonka bean

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 32%
    Spring
  • 26%
    Summer
  • 21%
    Winter
  • 21%
    Autumn
  • Office
    25%
  • Daytime
    21%
  • Casual
    21%
  • Nighttime
    17%
  • Evening
    17%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026