Black PepperOpens with
IncenseHeart
SandalwoodDries down to
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Zadig & Voltaire · Sold as masculine
This is Him
The quiet confidence of walking into an intimate gallery opening where soft woods and subtle spices blend with candlelight, creating a sense of refined elegance.
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This is HimMid-range · $40–100
50%Similar accords, often for lessVanilla & Sandalwood · Victoria's SecretBudget tier, under $40 · all 2 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
This is Him by Zadig & Voltaire was launched in 2016 and created by perfumers Nathalie Lorson and Aurélien Guichard. The composition opens with a striking contrast of black pepper and grapefruit, setting the stage for an aromatic journey that balances warmth and freshness. Incense adds a smoky depth to the heart, while vanilla and sandalwood create a powdery, woody base that lingers softly on the skin.
Apply two sprays to capture the full transition from spicy freshness to smoky warmth. The incense note fades within an hour but the powdery base notes continue to develop throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — This is Him, Zadig & Voltaire
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Aurélien Guichard
Seven generations of Grasse perfumeryAurélien Guichard is a senior perfumer at Takasago, born and raised in Grasse into a family business growing roses and jasmine for major perfumers, and following his father into perfumery via the Givaudan Perfumery School.
Co-created with Nathalie Lorson
The This is Him line
5 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Zadig & Voltaire
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Matched by accords and notes. Sample first, then decide.
The originalThis is HimZadig & Voltaire · Mid-range · $40–100Victoria's Secret · 2010Vanilla & SandalwoodAll 2 of its listed notes are in this oneunder $40★ 5.00 (8)52%Match
Rasasi · 2024Mr. CharmingShares Incense, Vanilla and Sandalwoodunder $40★ 3.50 (2)
With Zadig & Voltaire Tome 1 La Pureté (2017)
Adds patchouli, lactonic and earthy; shares sandalwood.
Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers
What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 42%, disliked or hated by 10%.