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Tales from Zanzibar Eau de Parfum bottle Tales from Zanzibar EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
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2021 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
Passion Island Extrait bottle Passion Island Extrait

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tales from Zanzibar EDP
This is a seriously hyped tropical powerhouse, delivering a unique guava-forward scent that smells perfect for summer. Most reviews rave about its delicious, juicy fruitiness, but watch out: a vocal minority pick up an unfortunate 'B.O.' or 'sweaty' note on their skin. Sample first, just in case.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Passion Island Extrait
Passion Island is a divisive tropical fruit bomb; some will adore its juicy, vibrant escape-in-a-bottle vibe, while others will find it an overly sweet, synthetic mess with a surprisingly masculine leaning dry-down. It's a powerhouse for tropical lovers, but try before you buy.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tales from Zanzibar EDP
Passion Island Extrait

Notes

Accords

Tales from Zanzibar Passion Island
100%
Fruity
100%
77%
Sweet
87%
86%
Citrus
65%
84%
Green
61%
Tropical
84%
73%
Aromatic
52%
Fresh
63%
Woody
52%
51%
Fresh Spicy
51%
49%
Musky
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Sweet shared
77%
87%
Citrus shared
86%
65%
84%
Tropical shared
61%
84%
73%
Fresh shared
52%
63%
52%
Fresh Spicy shared
51%
51%
49%

Performance

Tales from Zanzibar Passion Island
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Tales from Zanzibar

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport

Its bold projection and strong fruity accords make it a bit much for a formal office setting. However, its refreshing and playful nature aligns perfectly with casual outings, summer dates, and active wear, where its good performance can shine without being overwhelming.

Passion Island

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its beast-mode performance and strong sillage make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for casual outings or dates where you want to make a statement. The tropical fruity accords are a natural fit for warm-weather casual settings and energetic activities like sport, though some find it can become cloying in high heat. It lacks the sophistication typically desired for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
82%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, citrus, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Tales from Zanzibar EDP
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