Davidoff 1986 EDT

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Zino

by Michel Almairac

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Davidoff Zino is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1986, created by Michel Almairac. Zino opens with Bergamot, Rosewood, Lavender, and Clary Sage, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Geranium, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Davidoff's Zino carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This legendary cheapie is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect raw, old-school masculinity that screams 'grown man', perfect for those who reject modern saccharine trends. It may take some patience, but it's an absolute steal if it works for you.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Classic
  • Bold
  • Masculine
  • Confident
  • Warm
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Zino 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Zino is a versatile, mature fragrance, fitting for office or formal events but perhaps too potent for casual wear, especially its strong opening. Its bold, woody character and moderate longevity make it suitable for close encounters like dates, though some find it too 'old school' for certain tastes.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Zino opens with a bold, almost brash hit of lavender and bergamot, quickly smoothing into a richer, more complex heart. The woody embrace of rosewood, cedar, and sandalwood provides a firm backbone, while a dark, earthy patchouli dominates the dry down. Subtle hints of rose and vanilla add a touch of depth and understated sweetness, hinting at elegant antiquity.

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