Asad Zanzibar
| Edp | Concentration | Other |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2025 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
El Capitán
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one is a minefield. While some rave about its unique tropical iris and vanilla blend, others are absolutely repulsed, picking up notes of sour milk and worse. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so test it, let it macerate, and then decide if it's treasure or trash.
A warm spicy wonder that's beautiful all-round, according to early whispers. This one's looking like a crowd-pleaser before it even properly drops.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 1% |
| Floral | 14% | 13% |
| Fruity | 2% | 0% |
| Green | 5% | 11% |
| Sweet | 26% | 29% |
| Warm | 23% | 33% |
| Woody | 4% | 11% |
| Earthy | 11% | 6% |
| Animalic | 2% | 0% |
| Fresh | 23% | 13% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and unique mix of sweet, salty, and powdery notes make it less suitable for formal or office settings where subtlety is key. It truly shines in casual or date scenarios, particularly during warmer evenings or on holiday, where its tropical and inviting character can be appreciated.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its warm, spicy and aromatic profile, especially with the vanilla and tonka in the base, makes it ideal for dates and evening events. While not overly strong, the distinct spicy and powdery accords could be a bit much for a conservative office environment.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Lavender, Fresh Spicy accords and Lavender, Pepper notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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