Zanzibar Yachtsman

Unisex

Eau de Parfum

Year: 2020

Zanzibar by Yachtsman is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for women and men.

Best match: Evening wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel: Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile: warm spicy, white floral, cinnamon with Jasmine, Citruses, Cucumber

warm spicy white floral cinnamon

The first impression

Zanzibar by Yachtsman is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is John Verde. Top notes are Jasmine, Citruses and Cucumber; middle notes are Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove and Vanille; base notes are Resin, Olibanum, Teak Wood, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli.

What shapes the scent

warm spicy 100%

white floral 85%

cinnamon 70%

amber 60%

citrus 50%

fresh spicy 40%

woody 35%

fresh 30%

balsamic 25%

floral 20%

The perfumer behind it

John Verde

John Verde is a perfumer who has created fragrances for the Yachtsman brand, including Cabo, Home Port, Tobago, and Zanzibar. These scents are inspired by nautical and coastal themes, featuring fresh, aquatic, and woody accords. Verde's work often evokes a sense of adventure and the sea.

Notes pyramid

Jasmine

Citruses

Cucumber

Cinnamon

Nutmeg

Clove

Vanille

Resin

Olibanum

Teak Wood

Virginia Cedar

Patchouli

The mood it creates

At a glance

The Alchemist archetype

Transformation through craft and experiment

The Alchemist transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, a master of hidden harmonies.
Style: They wear tailored linen and antique brass, a blend of precision and history.
Values: They believe in the power of synthesis, in the magic of opposing forces.
Social life: They attract fellow seekers, those unafraid of complexity.

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The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Zanzibar Yachtsman

Essence

The Alchemist transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, a master of hidden harmonies. Zanzibar Yachtsman, with its jasmine and teak wood, is a potion of contrasts-citrus sharpness melting into resinous depth. It is a scent for those who see the world as a laboratory, where cinnamon and cucumber can coexist in perfect balance.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear tailored linen and antique brass, a blend of precision and history. Their aesthetic is alchemical, echoing the fragrance’s clash of fresh cucumber and smoky clove. Every outfit feels like an experiment.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the power of synthesis, in the magic of opposing forces. The fragrance’s vanilla and olibanum base reflects their creed: even the most disparate elements can create unity. They value patience, knowing transformation takes time.

Relationships

They attract fellow seekers, those unafraid of complexity. Love is a distillation, a slow reveal of layers. The jasmine top note, heady but fleeting, suggests a romance that unfolds like a mystery.

Lifestyle

Their days are spent tinkering, whether with perfumes or old clocks. Their workspace is cluttered with vials and dried herbs. The cedar base grounds them, a reminder that even the most ethereal dreams need roots.

Shadow

They risk becoming lost in their own creations, mistaking control for mastery. The patchouli’s earthiness warns of obsession-a potion brewed too long. They must remember to step back and breathe.

Conclusion

Zanzibar Yachtsman is the Alchemist’s elixir-a testament to the art of transformation. It lingers like smoke from a crucible, inviting the wearer to bend the world to their vision.

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The first impression

What shapes the scent