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    Thelycheeus vs. Tales from Zanzibar

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Tales from Zanzibar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Thelycheeus vs. Tales from Zanzibar
    ThelycheeusTales from Zanzibar
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20252021
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerFederico GucciardiHarrison Sherwood
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Thelycheeus

    Citrus
    Rose
    Fresh
    Musky
    Amber
    White Floral
    Animalic
    Fruity

    Tales from Zanzibar

    Fruity
    Green
    Citrus
    Sweet
    Aromatic
    Tropical
    Musky
    Fresh

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LycheePomegranateBergamotPink PepperLemonMandarin Orange
    LimeMintBlood MandarinPink Pepper
    Heart
    Green TeaJasmineOrris RootRoseCypress
    GuavaBlackcurrantCoconut
    Base
    AmbergrisCedarwoodMuskPatchouli
    FruitsMuskAmbergrisMossOud

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Thelycheeus vs. Tales from Zanzibar
    ThelycheeusTales from Zanzibar
    Score4/54.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Lychee fragrances usually mean rose. Here's the twist: the rose stays in the background, a supporting character instead of the lead. Green tea and lychee run the show.Thelycheeus
    Tales from Zanzibar opens sharp and citrus-forward before becoming surprisingly lush in the heart. The coconut in the middle stages softens everything nicely, and the drydown has a clean, warm.Tales from Zanzibar