Zadig & Voltaire 2024 EDT

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This Is Really Him!

by Nathalie Lorson

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Zadig & Voltaire This Is Really Him! is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2024, created by Nathalie Lorson. This Is Really Him! opens with Lemon and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Pebbles and Orange Blossom, and dries down to a base of Palo Santo and Amberwood. Zadig & Voltaire's This Is Really Him! carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some swear it's a unique masterpiece, others shrug it off as redundant or synthetic. If you like the Zadig & Voltaire DNA, expect a lighter, airier take, but don't be shocked if you go nose-blind to it. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with performance wildly debated.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Modern
  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Masculine
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This Is Really Him! Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit53%
Lemon47%
Heartas listed
Pebbles57%
Orange Blossom43%
Baseas listed
Palo Santo53%
Amberwood47%

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
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its blend of woody, amber, and subtle white floral notes leans towards versatile, though some find its 'metallic' twist too pronounced for formal settings. Reviewers suggest it works for everyday wear, including the office, while its smoky sweetness makes it a good shout for dates or cozy evenings, 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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

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

This Is Really Him! kicks off with a zing of grapefruit and lemon, quickly giving way to a distinctive metallic edge intertwined with soft orange blossom. As it settles, the creamy, smoky warmth of palo santo and amberwood emerges, creating a woody-amber base that's both grounding and a touch sweet. It's a journey from bright citrus to an intriguing, mineralic warmth, often described as a 'creamy woody incense stick'.

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