Zanzibar
Van Cleef & ArpelsEau de Toilette2001
Side by side
Zanzibar vs. Polo
Polo projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Zanzibar | Polo | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2001 | 1978 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, Alberto Morillas | Carlos Benaïm |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Zanzibar
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh
Citrus
Earthy
Polo
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Tobacco
Mossy
Green
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CardamomCorianderCitron
Juniper BerriesBasilBergamotCorianderCarawayTarragon
Heart
GingerBlack PepperClove
Pine Tree NeedlesLeatherCarnationGeraniumChamomilePepperJasmineRose
Base
VetiverSandalwoodAmbrette
OakmossTobaccoCedarMuskPatchouliVetiverAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Zanzibar | Polo | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Warm, spicy-woody with moderate sillage. Discontinued 2001 Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud and Alberto Morillas collaboration. The appeal is its explorer/exotic character.Zanzibar
Polo is not trying to impress anyone. This is a well-built masculine that knows exactly what it is, and has never needed to apologize for being a classic.Polo
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Zanzibar | Polo | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $11.89fragrancenet |
| 2 oz | — | $46.19fragrancenet |
| 4 oz | — | $67.33ecosmetics |
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