This Is Happiness Zadig & Voltaire
Fragrance Story
This Is Happiness by Zadig & Voltaire is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for women and men. This Is Happiness was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Mathilde Bijaoui. Top note is Coconut; middle note is Solar Notes; base notes are Ambroxan and Woody Notes.
Composition Profile
About the Perfumer
Mathilde Bijaoui
Mathilde Bijaoui is a perfumer known for Gris Charnel and its extrait for BDK Parfums. She has also created fragrances for Bentley, Charriol, and DSQUARED². Her work includes Exotic Musk, Infinite Celtic, and Potion Blue Cadet, often blending modern and classic elements.
Fragrance Notes
This Is Happiness Zadig & Voltaire by Zadig & Voltaire offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.
Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.
This Is Happiness Zadig & Voltaire embodies the distinctive style of Zadig & Voltaire while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.
Character Profile
The Wanderer Archetype: Portrait of This Is Happiness Zadig & Voltaire
Essence
The Wanderer archetype seeks freedom, spontaneity, and the joy of the open road. This Is Happiness captures that spirit with a luminous, carefree composition of coconut, solar notes, and warm ambroxan. It smells like sun-warmed skin, salt air, and the moment you decide to follow the horizon. There is no map here, only the promise of discovery.
Style & Aesthetic
Their style is effortlessly undone: linen shirts, frayed denim, leather sandals, and a single gold chain. They favor natural textures and muted earth tones punctuated by a pop of sun-bleached white. Their look says they just walked off a beach in Greece or a dusty festival in the desert. They collect souvenirs, not possessions, and their home is a curated gallery of found objects.
Philosophy & Values
They believe happiness is a choice and a practice, not a destination. Their values include authenticity, spontaneity, and the courage to embrace the unknown. They reject rigid plans and societal expectations, preferring to trust their instincts and follow what feels right. For them, the journey is the point, and every detour holds a lesson.
Relationships
They are magnetic, easygoing companions who attract people with their radiant energy. In romance, they seek partners who share their love of adventure and who will not try to pin them down. They are generous with their time but wary of routine, needing space to roam. Friends know them as the one who will drop everything for a road trip or a last-minute concert.
Lifestyle
Their life is a series of small rebellions: sleeping under the stars, eating street food, saying yes to unexpected invitations. They practice mindfulness through movement, whether hiking, swimming, or dancing. They keep a journal, collect postcards, and never stay in one place too long. Their happiness is found in the in-between moments, the golden hours of twilight and dawn.
Shadow
The Wanderer's shadow is a fear of commitment and a tendency to avoid emotional depth. They may use movement as a way to outrun their own feelings, leaving a trail of half-finished relationships. Their restlessness can become a form of escapism, and they might miss the beauty of staying still long enough to truly connect. The fragrance hints at a sweetness that could evaporate if never grounded.
Conclusion
This Is Happiness is an ode to the free spirit who finds joy in the journey. It reminds the wearer that happiness is not a place to arrive but a way of traveling. Like the scent of coconut and sun on skin, it is fleeting, precious, and meant to be savored in the moment.