Angela Flanders 1988 EDT

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Zanzibar

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Angela Flanders Zanzibar is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1988. Zanzibar opens with Lemon, Rose, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang, settles into a heart of Cedar, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Clove, and Incense. Angela Flanders's Zanzibar carries a Statement verdict, a woody-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.
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  • Clean
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Zanzibar Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

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.

Ingredients and allergens

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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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