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ZADIG Intense

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Zadig & Voltaire ZADIG Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2026. ZADIG Intense opens with Sesame, Black Sesame, Ginger, and Incense, settles into a heart of Vinyl and Orange Blossom, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, and Vanilla. Zadig & Voltaire's ZADIG Intense carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A daring and modern take on smoky-gourmand woods, ZADIG Intense is polarizing but memorable. The vinyl-sesame twist is unique, but divisive projection and poor longevity may frustrate. For lovers of bold, niche-leaning feminines.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Modern
  • Sensual
  • Warm
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ZADIG Intense 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The rich woody-vanilla backbone, smoky gourmand sesame, and low freshness make this best for cooler weather - autumn and winter suit the dense, balsamic, resinous feel. It can work in spring on chilly days but is likely too heavy and sweet for hot summer.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

Bold smoky-gourmand character and moderate projection make it best for personal settings: a night out, date, or cool-weather casual. The synthetic vinyl and incense touches may be polarizing in formal or office settings.

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

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

ZADIG Intense Eau de Parfum melds smoky incense and creamy sesame with lush vanilla and a backbone of sandalwood and guaiac wood. The opening is both unusually nutty and synthetic, with a striking vinyl note and a pulse of orange blossom adding tension and intrigue. As it dries down, sweet woody vanilla dominates while a powdery, balsamic warmth lingers. The effect is dense, modern, and slightly metallic - a polarizing, niche-inspired feminine scent that's not afraid to stand out.

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