LimeOpens with
Bay LeafHeart
VetiverDries down to
Geza SchoenThe nose · 58 fragrances · also made 2. Nawab of Oudh Intensivo (2015)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Ormonde Jayne · Sold as masculine
Zizan
The sharp clarity of early morning, where citrus zest meets fresh herbs and earthy woods in a bracing yet comforting blend.
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ZizanLuxury · $250+
50%Similar accords, often for lessLacoste · Lacoste FragrancesMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 17 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2008 by Ormonde Jayne and crafted by Geza Schoen, Zizan is a complex Citrus Aromatic fragrance that balances freshness with warmth. The composition opens with the bright zest of lime and bergamot, punctuated by pink pepper and Amalfi lemon for an invigorating start. As it evolves, juniper and clary sage bring in fresh spicy notes, while bay leaf adds a subtle herbal edge. In the heart, jasmine and violet soften the spiciness with floral sweetness, leading into a woody base of vetiver and cedar that grounds the fragrance with earthy depth. The final touch of amber and musk rounds out the scent with a powdery warmth.
For best effect, apply Zizan to pulse points. The bright top notes are fleeting but impactful, so it’s important that the heart and base notes have time to develop. Allow at least five minutes for the scent to integrate with your skin before heading out.
Fig. 01 — Zizan, Ormonde Jayne
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Geza Schoen
The molecule rebelGeza Schön is a German master perfumer born in Kassel, raised by an art teacher father and a kindergarten teacher mother, who studied chemistry at the University of Heidelberg before training in perfumery at Haarmann & Reimer (now Symrise).
Designer Ormonde Jayne
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Adds floral, amber and musky; shares vetiver and amber.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 35%, disliked or hated by 19%.