Brazilian RosewoodOpens with
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PatchouliDries down to
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Davidoff · Sold as masculine
Zino Davidoff
The quiet confidence of a well-tailored suit and an espresso taken at a corner café, where the scent lingers long after you leave.
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Zino DavidoffBudget · under $40How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1986 and crafted by Michel Almairac, Zino Davidoff is a sophisticated Oriental Woody fragrance that has become a benchmark fougère within the realm of masculine perfumery. The composition opens with bright citrus notes from bergamot and lavender before transitioning into a heart of rose and jasmine, adding an unexpected floral warmth. The base notes of patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla, and cedar create a rich and enveloping finish that lingers on the skin.
Despite receiving minimal mainstream marketing, Zino Davidoff has earned its place as an 'insider's secret' cherished by fragrance connoisseurs. Its subtle yet enduring character has made it a lasting classic among enthusiasts, setting it apart in the crowded world of perfumery.
Apply two sprays to allow the citrus top notes to fade into the rich base. This fragrance is best worn close to the skin rather than in wide sillage, as it develops its warmth over time and reads better in intimate settings.
Fig. 01 — Zino Davidoff, Davidoff
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Michel Almairac
The master of empiresMichel Almairac is a master perfumer at Robertet whose career spans over forty years and includes some of the most commercially successful fragrances ever created.
“I was always surrounded by scents and smells which is part of life in that city, natural ones from the crops of flowers growing in the fields, and industrial ones as well, from the perfume factories.”
Michel Almairac · Olfactif interview
Designer Davidoff
More from the house · founded 1964 · Switzerland
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 46%, disliked or hated by 11%.