Zanzibar
Shares Benzoin, Cardamom, Cinnamon.
Zanzibar opens with a sudden splash of warm orange blossom before settling into a thick, dry heat. Ginger and cumin cut through the initial sweetness,…
Zanzibar opens with a sudden splash of warm orange blossom before settling into a thick, dry heat. Ginger and cumin cut through the initial sweetness, giving it a rough, sun-baked quality that keeps it from smelling like a standard designer sweet scent. As it hugs the skin, the fragrance turns dusty and resinous, driven by rich labdanum and dark black pepper. It is a dry, woody amber that feels best suited for crisp autumn evenings. If you enjoy spicy, resinous fragrances with a distinct dry heat, this one is worth a full bottle. Skip it if you prefer clean, fresh, or modern blue colognes.