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    Kon Shiro (Blue White) 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: Kon Shiro (Blue White) vs. Tales from Zanzibar
    Kon Shiro (Blue White)Tales from Zanzibar
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20142021
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerŌsawa SatoriHarrison Sherwood
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Kon Shiro (Blue White)

    Woody
    Aldehydic
    Fresh
    White Floral
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Earthy
    Citrus

    Tales from Zanzibar

    Fruity
    Green
    Citrus
    Sweet
    Aromatic
    Tropical
    Musky
    Fresh

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesBergamotBlackcurrantGalbanumLemon
    LimeMintBlood MandarinPink Pepper
    Heart
    CloveCyclamenJasmineOrange BlossomPruneRose
    GuavaBlackcurrantCoconut
    Base
    CocoaGuaiac WoodPatchouliSandalwoodVetiver
    FruitsMuskAmbergrisMossOud

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Kon Shiro (Blue White) vs. Tales from Zanzibar
    Kon Shiro (Blue White)Tales from Zanzibar
    Score3.5/54.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

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    Real talk

    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)
    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