Zadig & Voltaire 2016 EDT

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This is Him

by Nathalie Lorson , Aurélien Guichard

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Zadig & Voltaire This is Him is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016, created by Nathalie Lorson and Aurélien Guichard. This is Him opens with Grapefruit and Pepper, settles into a heart of Vanilla and Incense, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood. Zadig & Voltaire's This is Him carries a Statement verdict, a warm spicy-led wear.

This Is Him is a genuinely divisive scent, sparking strong opinions with its bold take on incense and vanilla. It's either a masterful blend of edgy sophistication or a cloying, unwearable mess. Love it or hate it, you definitely won't be bored.
  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Confident
  • Mysterious
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Amber
93%
Woody
91%
Vanilla
90%
Fresh Spicy
89%
Smoky
86%

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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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its bold and projecting nature, combined with smoky and vanilla accords, makes it less suited for a conservative office environment. However, many reviews highlight its 'sexy' and 'mysterious' qualities for dates, and its versatile cool-weather appeal for casual or even semi-formal nights out, despite some performance complaints.

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About

This Is Him opens with a startling burst of zesty grapefruit and sharp black pepper, quickly giving way to the heart's smoky embrace of incense married with smooth vanilla. The journey culminates in a warm, creamy drydown of sandalwood, leaving a trail that's both comforting and undeniably edgy.

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