Mahogany Zanzibar
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is aldehydes and petitgrain. The heart brings carnation and marigold. On the skin it settles into sandalwood and musk. Overall it smells aromatic and gourmand.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Zanzibar notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Mahogany Zanzibar
Zanzibar is made by Mahogany.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Cacharel Noa.
Is Zanzibar your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by gourmand and floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and gourmand smells and notes like carnation and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include basil, rose and tonka bean. Perfume fans rate it 3.87 out of 5.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to fall. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, summer, winter and fall.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Cacharel Noa. Base notes like sandalwood and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
When in the day to wear Zanzibar
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Mahogany perfumes worth knowing
This house has 33 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Iris e Flor de Laranjeira, Charlot and Wild Rose.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume.
Zanzibar dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (10 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (8 shared notes), Jil Sander #4 (9 shared notes) and Cacharel Noa (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Cacharel Noa starts from €46.
More questions
How much does Zanzibar cost?
About €119 in Europe.
Can men wear Zanzibar?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.