Angela Flanders 1988 EDT

U ££££ Acquired

Zanzibar

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Angela Flanders Zanzibar is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1988. Zanzibar opens with Rose, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang, settles into a heart of Spicy and Petitgrain, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Sandalwood. Angela Flanders's Zanzibar carries an Acquired verdict, a white floral-led wear.

A spicy woody composition: ylang ylang, jasmine, rose and lemon leaves over a cedarwood heart, with incense, sandalwood and spice in the base. The Eau de Toilette is the lighter of the two concentrations.
  • Classic
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Relaxed
  • Sophisticated
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Zanzibar Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Accords

White Floral
100%
Woody
86%
Rose
82%
Yellow Floral
80%
Floral
63%
Sweet
55%

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Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A spicy woody composition with incense and sandalwood in the base, which sits far better in cold weather than warm. Autumn and winter are where it belongs; the spice becomes cloying in summer.

Best 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.

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About

Ylang ylang and jasmine give it a creamy floral opening, with rose and lemon leaves adding lift and a green edge. Cedarwood forms the heart, and the base turns quietly resinous with incense, sandalwood and exotic spice. The florals never dominate, so it reads as a spicy wood with flowers rather than a floral. Angela Flanders bottles this scent at two strengths. The Eau de Toilette is the lighter of the two: the brand's own guidance is that the Eau de Toilette is for applying more liberally and more often, while the Eau de Parfum is for people who spray less frequently and want greater longevity. The composition is the same; what changes is how long it stays and how far it carries. Zanzibar dates from 1988 and reflects the spice-route theme its name suggests. The incense in the base is restrained rather than churchy, which keeps it wearable well beyond the evening.

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