Oriental Zinc
Lalique2016
Side by side
Oriental Zinc vs. Lothair
Is Oriental Zinc better than Lothair?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
LavenderCardamomFig Leaf
warm spicyaromaticwoodylavendervanilla
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Oriental Zinc and Lothair?
| Oriental Zinc | Lothair | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Karine Dubreuil-Sereni | Bertrand Duchaufour |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Oriental Zinc and Lothair smell?
Oriental Zinc
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Cinnamon
Woody
Lavender
Sweet
Vanilla
Soft Spicy
Lothair
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Green
Fresh
Lavender
Citrus
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Oriental Zinc and Lothair share?
Top
LavenderFig LeafBergamot
Juniper BerryGrapefruitFig LeafCardamom
Heart
Pink PepperCardamom
Black TeaFig milkLavenderGeraniumMagnolia
Base
CinnamonTonka BeanPatchouliCedar
CedarwoodVanillaAmbergrisOakmossWenge
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Lavender
LavenderGeraniumMagnolia
Fruity Notes
Fig Leaf
Juniper BerryFig milkFig Leaf
Spicy Notes
Pink PepperCinnamonCardamom
Cardamom
Woody Notes
Cedar
CedarwoodWenge
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Grapefruit
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Oriental Zinc and Lothair work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Oriental Zinc or Lothair?
| Oriental Zinc | Lothair | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Oriental Zinc and Lothair?
Opens with a lavender freshness that signals clean, then fig leaf keeps it grounded, not soapy, not sharp. The spice twist is where it earns attention. This isn't another winter warmer.Oriental Zinc
Lothair is the rare fragrance that actually smells like its name suggests. It is not sweet or pushy, it does not demand attention. It offers quiet, refined intrigue.Lothair
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