Marissa Zappas 2022 EDP

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Queen Nzinga

by Marissa Zappas

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Marissa Zappas Queen Nzinga is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Marissa Zappas. Marissa Zappas's Queen Nzinga carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This is a bold, divisive amber that some hail as a masterpiece and others find too overwhelming. Queen Nzinga is a powerhouse, demanding attention and radiating confidence, so if you're shy, this isn't for you.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Powdery
  • Confident
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Queen Nzinga Eau de Parfum 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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its long-lasting performance and moderate-to-strong sillage, this fragrance is best suited for occasions where it can command attention. It's too assertive for the office but makes a striking statement for dates or formal events, especially in cooler weather.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Queen Nzinga opens with a tart, juicy burst of tamarind, offering an unusual bright tang that cuts through the richness. Soon, a warm, powdery amber takes centre stage, enveloping the senses with its opulent, almost regal presence. A subtle touch of geranium adds a delicate, earthy-rose nuance, preventing the amber from becoming too heavy and lending an intriguing complexity to the long-lasting, balsamic dry down.

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