Zino Eau de Toilette bottle Zino
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1986 Year 1981
£ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Zino Eau de Toilette
This legendary cheapie is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect raw, old-school masculinity that screams 'grown man', perfect for those who reject modern saccharine trends. It may take some patience, but it's an absolute steal if it works for you.
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Our Verdict - pour L'Homme Eau de Parfum
This 80s icon is a nutmeg-heavy, spicy-woody charmer, though reformulations mean its once legendary performance is now a shadow of its former self. Still, for those who appreciate a classic, it's a nostalgic trip that mostly holds up.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 7%
Floral 34% 30%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 12% 16%
Sweet 18% 13%
Warm 3% 14%
Woody 24% 18%
Earthy 10% 10%
Animalic 1% 5%
Fresh 16% 18%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Zino EdT
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Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 28% vs 21%
Clary Sage 21% vs 20%
Bergamot 20% vs 24%
Only in Zino Eau de Toilette
Rosewood 30%
Only in pour L'Homme Eau de Parfum
Nutmeg 33%
Shared Notes
Geranium 25% vs 19%
Jasmine 23% vs 14%
Only in Zino Eau de Toilette
Rose 29%
Only in pour L'Homme Eau de Parfum
Carnation 19% Ylang-Ylang 16% Cyclamen 15%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 26% vs 12%
Cedar 19% vs 14%

Accords

Zino Eau de Toilette pour L'Homme Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
80%
51%
Fresh Spicy
100%
63%
Aromatic
89%
60%
Patchouli
58%
Warm Spicy
45%
Floral
58%
57%
Balsamic
52%
Lavender
48%
Rose
48%
Powdery
44%
Citrus
48%
Earthy
46%
Fresh
45%
44%
Vanilla
Woody shared
100%
80%
Fresh Spicy shared
51%
100%
Aromatic shared
63%
89%
60%
Warm Spicy shared
58%
45%
58%
57%
52%
48%
Powdery shared
48%
44%
48%
46%
45%
44%

Performance

Zino Eau de Toilette pour L'Homme Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Zino Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Zino is a versatile, mature fragrance, fitting for office or formal events but perhaps too potent for casual wear, especially its strong opening. Its bold, woody character and moderate longevity make it suitable for close encounters like dates, though some find it too 'old school' for certain tastes.

pour L'Homme Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate projection and warm, inviting scent make it entirely suitable for office and casual wear. While elegant, its spicy nature might be a bit much for very formal events, and it's certainly not built for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
87%
Accord
63%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Woody accords and Lavender, Lily Of The Valley notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Zino Eau de Toilette
pour L'Homme Eau de Parfum
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