Zanzibar
“Zanzibar by Van Cleef & Arpels is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a warm spicy, fresh spicy composition with a aromatic undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 2001, Zanzibar by Van Cleef & Arpels is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men created by the renowned perfumers Alberto Morillas and Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. This composition begins with a fresh spicy blend of cardamom, citron, coriander, ginger, pepper, and cloves that creates an invigorating opening. As it settles into its woody base of vetiver, sandalwood, and ambrette (musk mallow), the warmth from these spices intermingles beautifully with earthy tones, making Zanzibar a dynamic journey through aromatic layers.
Composition & Character
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Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Zanzibar with a light hand; its top notes are particularly vibrant and can be intense in larger quantities. The fragrance develops best close to the skin, so focus on pulse points for a more intimate experience.
Alberto Morillas
Founding perfumer · 479 fragrances · Swiss
Alberto Morillas is a Spanish perfumer. He is a master perfumer at Swiss fragrance and flavor firm dsm-firmenich, where his notable creations have included Calvin Klein CK One, Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò and Marc Jacobs Daisy. He has an independent line called Mizensir.
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Designer Van Cleef & Arpels
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The story behind the bottle.
The bustling energy of an old spice bazaar, where the sharp aromas of cardamom and coriander mingle with earthy vetiver and warm sandalwood.
Fig. 01 — Zanzibar, Van Cleef & Arpels
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