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The Run Way Eau de Parfum bottle The Run Way EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2017 Year 1988
££ Price Tier ££
Zanzibar Eau de Parfum bottle Zanzibar EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Run Way EDP
This takes a classic formula and makes it a tad sweeter and sparklier than the original, delivering a clean, masculine floral that’s universally appealing. While some grouse about the price for a clone, for many, it's a solid, high-quality alternative that’s hard to fault.
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Our Verdict - Zanzibar EDP
This isn't a complex beast, but it doesn't need to be. Zanzibar brings a clean, understated elegance to the table, proving that classic can still feel fresh and utterly wearable.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Run Way EDP
Zanzibar EDP

Notes

Accords

The Run Way Zanzibar
100%
Woody
86%
78%
White Floral
100%
Rose
82%
48%
Yellow Floral
80%
Floral
63%
58%
Aromatic
58%
Powdery
47%
Sweet
55%
52%
Iris
49%
Citrus
49%
Earthy
47%
Fresh
Woody shared
100%
86%
White Floral shared
78%
100%
82%
Yellow Floral shared
48%
80%
63%
58%
Powdery shared
58%
47%
55%
52%
49%
49%
47%

Performance

The Run Way Zanzibar
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Strong
Projection
Room-filling
Strong
Intensity
Potent

Season and Occasion Fit

The Run Way

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and clean, refined profile make it suitable for office wear, though some reviewers noted it might be 'too much' for that setting. The versatile floral-woody blend also makes it excellent for dates and formal events, while its freshness also lends itself to casual encounters.

Zanzibar

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

With moderate sillage and longevity, Zanzibar is versatile enough for most settings. Its clean, balanced profile makes it suitable for office wear, while its understated elegance works well for dates or formal events, though perhaps less so for energetic sports.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, white floral, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Run Way EDP
Zanzibar EDP
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