Zizan by Ormonde Jayne
Men 2008
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Description
Zizan by Ormonde Jayne is an aromatic citrus fragrance for men. Launched in 2008, this composition was created by perfumer Geza Schoen. The top notes reveal a fizz of lime, bergamot, pink pepper, Amalfi lemon, juniper and helichrysum. The heart unfolds with elegance through a combination of bay leaf, jasmine and violet. Finally, the base notes add depth and persistence…
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
585 votes
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Leading answer Like it
241 votes
Season
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198 votes
Time of day
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83 votes
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About Zizan
Zizan by Ormonde Jayne is an aromatic citrus fragrance for men. Launched in 2008, this composition was created by perfumer Geza Schoen. The top notes reveal a fizz of lime, bergamot, pink pepper, Amalfi lemon, juniper and helichrysum. The heart unfolds with elegance through a combination of bay leaf, jasmine and violet. Finally, the base notes add depth and persistence with vetiver, cedar, amber and musk.
Spices Green, herbal and fougère White flowers Flowers Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
112 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
163 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
51 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
39 votes
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2 reviews
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A worthy vetiver that retains its woody essence from the spray to the skin, without that dark touch found in others and instead more bright, yet without exaggeration. It begins with citrus notes that set the tone, then settles into pure vetiver with an almost imperceptible musky trail. It is unique in its class, but being pleasant, it doesn’t quite excite me. Moderate to low longevity, around six hours, with a fine trail after an hour and a half. Perfect for the office or spring and summer days: it smells good, but doesn’t leave me speechless.
Based on the promised notes, I was very keen to try it, but the reality has been an unexpected disappointment, especially compared to the Ormonde Man from the same house, which is another level. Zizan doesn’t smell bad, on the contrary, it smells good, but simply doesn’t speak to me. It is citrusy, green, and natural, but ends up seeming common and lacking a hook, something I try to avoid in a niche fragrance. Furthermore, the performance let me down, so the decant I bought won’t become a full bottle.