Tales from Zanzibar
Memoirs Of A Perfume CollectorEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Tales from Zanzibar vs. Kon Shiro (Blue White)
Tales from Zanzibar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Tales from Zanzibar | Kon Shiro (Blue White) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2021 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Harrison Sherwood | Ōsawa Satori |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Tales from Zanzibar
Fruity
Green
Citrus
Sweet
Aromatic
Tropical
Musky
Fresh
Kon Shiro (Blue White)
Woody
Aldehydic
Fresh
White Floral
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LimeMintBlood MandarinPink Pepper
AldehydesBergamotBlackcurrantGalbanumLemon
Heart
GuavaBlackcurrantCoconut
CloveCyclamenJasmineOrange BlossomPruneRose
Base
FruitsMuskAmbergrisMossOud
CocoaGuaiac WoodPatchouliSandalwoodVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Tales from Zanzibar | Kon Shiro (Blue White) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
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
Kon Shiro opens with aldehydes that sparkle brightly before settling. The initial burst is lively and crystalline, a characteristic aldehydic signature that announces itself clearly.Kon Shiro (Blue White)