Tales from Zanzibar
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2021 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Zanzibar Tales
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
A budget clone of Memoirs of a Perfume Collector's Tales from Zanzibar. The juicy tropical guava-coconut fruitiness over a clean musky base captures the original's summer charm, though Perfume Parlour renders it simpler and shorter-lived.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 14% | 15% |
| Floral | 3% | 3% |
| Fruity | 24% | 29% |
| Green | 17% | 13% |
| Sweet | 21% | 22% |
| Warm | 5% | 7% |
| Woody | 2% | 4% |
| Earthy | 7% | 5% |
| Animalic | 12% | 13% |
| Fresh | 26% | 25% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
The juicy tropical fruit and fresh citrus make this a quintessential hot-weather summer scent, with enough brightness for spring.
Occasions
Fun and uplifting, it's ideal for casual summer days and sport, with enough radiance for a relaxed date.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Fresh, Tropical accords and Candied Fruits, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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