NU SO DE Eau de Parfum bottle NU SO DE
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2012 Year 1988
££ Price Tier ££
Zanzibar Eau de Parfum bottle Zanzibar

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - NU SO DE
NU SO DE is a fascinatingly divisive scent. Some call it an intoxicating tuberose masterpiece, a 'skin-like' enhancer that smells effortlessly clean and naturally good. Others find it screechy, chemical, or headache-inducing, fading fast into nothingness. You absolutely must try it yourself.
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Our Verdict - Zanzibar
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.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 10%
Floral 34% 30%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 4% 8%
Sweet 21% 17%
Warm 16% 12%
Woody 23% 30%
Earthy 12% 3%
Animalic 5% 3%
Fresh 9% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
NU SO DE EdP
Zanzibar EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cedar 33% vs 40%
Sandalwood 33% vs 60%
Only in NU SO DE
Patchouli 33%

Accords

NU SO DE Zanzibar
100%
White Floral
100%
97%
Tuberose
93%
Woody
86%
Rose
82%
80%
Yellow Floral
80%
63%
Aromatic
Floral
63%
55%
Sweet
55%
50%
Animalic
50%
Green
Powdery
47%
White Floral shared
100%
100%
97%
Woody shared
93%
86%
82%
Yellow Floral shared
80%
80%
63%
63%
Sweet shared
55%
55%
50%
50%
47%

Performance

NU SO DE Zanzibar
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Moderate
Projection
Room-filling
Moderate
Intensity
Potent

Season and Occasion Fit

NU SO DE

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and 'skin-like' quality, as reported by many, make it suitable for office wear, though some find it a bit too loud. The sensual floral-woody blend is ideal for date nights and creates an inviting aura for casual settings, but its specific floral character may limit its formal appeal.

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

Overall
87%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
88%
Accord
59%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Woody, Yellow Floral accords and Rose, Ylang-Ylang notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

NU SO DE
Zanzibar
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