This Is Him! Red Hot by Zadig & Voltaire
Men 2026
Description
This Is Him! Red Hot: A Fruity Leather from Zadig & Voltaire Zadig & Voltaire adds to its men's range with This Is Him! Red Hot, a fragrance that presents itself as a fresh interpretation of the leather olfactive family. Made by perfumer Nathalie Lorson, it launches in2026 and brings together the heat of leather and the brightness of red…
Show moreQuick summary
The olfactory pyramid
A guide to the opening, heart and lasting trail of the fragrance.
The community speaks
Compare the results and tap an answer to add your vote.
In the collection
Leading answer I want it
119 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
32 votes
Season
Choose severalLeading answer Autumn
47 votes
Time of day
Choose severalLeading answer Night
22 votes
Each question has its own vote count. You can choose several seasons.
Fragrance profile
About This Is Him! Red Hot
This Is Him! Red Hot: A Fruity Leather from Zadig & Voltaire
Zadig & Voltaire adds to its men's range with This Is Him! Red Hot, a fragrance that presents itself as a fresh interpretation of the leather olfactive family. Made by perfumer Nathalie Lorson, it launches in2026 and brings together the heat of leather and the brightness of red berries.
The structure is simple: top notes of red apple and raspberry, a vetiver heart, and a base of leather, musk and woody notes. The name 'Red Hot' suigests a fiery character, but the blend remains balanced between sweet fruitiness and animalic depth.
The opening of red apple and raspberry is crisp and slightly tart, giving an immediate burst of freshness. This fruity, sweet start then moves smoothly into a vetiver heart with its earthy, subtly smoky tone. The scent feels like it's in constant motion.
Lather rules the base, supported by musk and woods. It's warm, sensual and has a faintly animalic edge that makes it intriguing. Powdery aspects smooth things out, stopping the leather from becoming too dry or harsh.
Long-time admirers of the brand will find the house signature here, but Red Hot brings a more luminous feel than some earlier releases. The red apple in particular gives a juicy, zingy lift that contrasts with the grounding base. It's not a shy perfume, yet it never feels overwhelming.
Initial reception is positive, with a score of3.81 out of5 from32 ratings and just3 reviews so far. It's a small sample, but it hints at a scent that appeals because of its fruit-leather balance. How it fares once fully launched remains to be seen.
All in all, This Is Him! Red Hot is a compelling choice for those after a modern leather with a fruity opening and a classic woody finish. Its character suits relaxed daywear and anyone who loves contrasts in a fragrance.
Men who like contrasts: the crispness of fruit set against the depth of leather. It's for those looking for an everyday scent with personality, far from the ordinary, and with a taste for something slightly animalic and powdery underneath.
In summary, This Is Him! Red Hot is a noteworthy addition to the Zadig & Voltaire line. With Nathalie Lorson at the helm, it pairs the chewiness of red berries with the richness of leather and vetiver. A confident choice for those who want a masculine perfume with two sides: glowing at the start, seductive in the drydown.
Fruits, vegetables and nuts Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
It may remind you of
Ranked by what the community voted.
More from Zadig & Voltaire
More from Nathalie Lorson
How it wears
Compare the results and tap an answer to add your vote.
Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
10 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
9 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
14 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
8 votes
You may also like
Community reviews
4 reviews
Share what you noticed: opening, drydown, sillage and the moments when it works for you.
Hi, as always, today is my fragrance shopping day. I took a leap of faith because I couldn’t try it, and I bought it. I have several from this house and I always buy from them. Be careful with this one: it feels slightly fruity at the opening, but it is tremendously woody. To the point that it smells like a soft oud; the vetiver and leather give that soft oud scent, nothing animalic or faecal. These are my first impressions; I’ll write more when I go deeper into it. Always test it first. Regards.
Once you spray it, it is reminiscent of Flamenco by Ramón Monegal and Oud for Greatness. Over time, what stands out is the musc, and the leather is not a dirty or animalic leather. You can feel the freshness left by Imperial Valley by Gissah, a fragrance that also contains musc, vetiver and leather in its composition. The performance is not the best, but this perfume suits me well every time I wear it. I would recommend Anfar 1950 Vague more, which is very similar but elevated to the nth degree.
Identical to For Him Red by Zara.
Once you spray it, it is reminiscent of Flamenco by Ramón Monegal and Oud for Greatness. Over time, what stands out is the musk, and the leather is not a dirty or animalic leather. You can feel the freshness left by Imperial Valley by Gissah, a fragrance that also contains musk, vetiver and leather in its composition. The performance is not the best, but this perfume suits me well every time I wear it. I would recommend Anfar 1950 Vague more, which is very similar but elevated to the nth degree.