Zino Davidoff

If ya get a newer formulation bottle, and notice that after an hour or two its completely GONE! Dont frete like I did, just spray a bit more out, store it away for atleast a month or two (the longer the better) and you'll notice a vast difference in the performance and even the smoothness. So yeah, Davidoff-Zino is still very much more than worth a pick up, especially for the crazy cheap pricetag! Must love deep, earthy Patchouli tho. Fragrances like Zino are so old school and seemingly forgotten by the current generation that theyre pretty much cool and really fun to wear nowadays bc theyre so "Unique" when compared to the over-done Gourmands, Blues or "Freshies" that everyone and tbeir granny ate wearing these days! And Im sorry, but Ive only ever gotten this deep, great quality Patchouli from High-end designers like Tom Ford's Black Orchid or "Niche fragrances".. so theres THAT PART! Whereas initially Id only get mmmaybe 2 hours on skin (after pre-moisturizing) and like 4 hours on clothes before my current formulation of Zino would completely vanish, (NOW) nearly 6 months later Im getting 5 to 6 hours on skin and easily till the following day on clothes!😁 Also, Zino can be cloyingly strong if I over-spray it even just a little bit! Point is, ITS STRONG! LOL! Oh and this will getcha compliments as it got me one THE VERY FIRST TIME I gave it a full wear at work from my Younger Female Supervisor (She said she loved the soft-powderiness) now that was months after I got it so it would "Maturate" a bit. So Guys and Gals, do yourself a FLLLAVOUR and just grab a bottle of this (DISCONTINUED) game-changing classic gem that even Tom Ford was inspired by when he created his hit (Bo De Jour!) So grab a bottle before the current stock is gone and its no longer just over the insanely cheap TWENTY DOLLAR pricetag! I mean look at what happened with Jacques Bogart Signature! One day its at every discounter for around $20 and now you can only find it at Ebay or Mercari for like 3 times the price and the bottles are probably used and it seemingly happened over-night! And Zino is way more popular than Jacques Bogart Signature, so it'll be even pricier!😮😳

I bought Davidoff Zino for myself last week after finding it in my local perfume store. I've been wanting it for some time, and suddenly it's there! Such a coincidence. It was a blind buy, and I'm very pleased with my purchase. First off, I like the packaging and the bottle design. The creme cap is not to everyone's taste, but whatever. The fragrance is what matters! During the opening three scents are very prominent: there is a citrus quality, a floral quality, and a wooden quality. Bergamot makes it smell citrusy and fresh, this is tamed down a bit by the -darker smelling- lavender and woods. Patchouli is also present, but due to the other notes it's harder to detect. Once dried down the fragrance has changed into a very -patchouli forward- scent. The citrus quality is tamed down. The floral and wooden qualities are still there, but less prominent. The patchouli in this fragrance is dark and heavy at this point. Overall, Zino is a sophisticated, fresh and proffesional fragrance. Some compare it to Tom Ford Beau de Jour, which I don't get. BDJ is mossy, less woody, the lavender is more fresh and soapy, and the patchouli is also more fresh. The difference in the latter two notes make a huge difference how Zino and BDJ present themselves. Zino smells darker and less soapy. Some people mention it not being suitable for clubbing, youth, etc. If you are younger, but serious, proffesional and gentleman like. This fragrance would be perfect for you. It's also very affordable. Seasons: The woods in zino make it suitable for winter, the floral notes for spring and autumn, the citrus quality for milder summer days. I would consider it as a versatile, all year round fragrance. Strength: present for 5 hours on skins, on clothes ca 10 hours. Sillage: Great for the first two hours, afterwards it's moderate. Remark: Classic masculine fragrance. Keywords are clean, fresh, citrusy, lavender, woody and patchouli. Rating: 8/10

ZINO - THE RETURN OF SOUL IN A FLACON THE EMBRACE OF A FORGOTTEN KING To be honest, I was prepared for disappointment. A blind buy for 17 Euros, a release year that stood like a warning: 1986. My mind whispered: "Good grief, this is going to be a relic – soapy, stiff, a musty greeting from a bygone era." But what began as a skeptical test has blossomed into a deep love within a single night. THE FIRST SPRAY ... is like opening a heavy library door: dark, herbal, and a bit impetuous. But those who flee now are making a grave mistake. You have to let Zino breathe. THE MASCULINE ROSE After a few minutes, the unexpected happens. The dark austerity breaks open to reveal a rose so velvety and deep red, it feels as if it were carved into the finest ebony. It is important to understand: this rose is never feminine or "flowery." It is tart, dark, and firmly rooted in wood – a thoroughly masculine interpretation of elegance. THE DRYDOWN: A MOMENT OF PURE COMFORT Zino offers a "drydown for the ages." While modern scents often cling to the surface like sticky, synthetic candy, Zino develops an incredible depth. The patchouli here does not feel damp, but rather dry and creamy. Combined with a fine, unsweetened vanilla, it creates an incomparable "cosy factor." It is a fragrance that envelops you, radiating a sense of peace that is hard to find today. CONCLUSION: THE PHILOSOPHY OF ENJOYMENT Zino Davidoff once said: "Enjoy life to the fullest. Everything is a matter of taste." This very philosophy still breathes within this flacon today. You don't need 300 Euros or glittering niche labels to find true mastery. Zino is the proof that it still exists: genuine perfumery for men who prefer substance over the sticky, uniform mass-market scents of the present. I paid 17 Euros, but I have unearthed a treasure that, to me, is priceless. ZINO IS HERE TO STAY.

I love Zino! I blind-bought this for about $20 bucks from an eBay seller. To give a bit of a background - I really love freshie, vetiver-based frags (my signatures are Dior Eau Sauvage, Guerlain Vetiver, Tom Ford's Grey Vetiver). However, lately I found myself really wanting a dedicated winter cologne. In my search, I had tried a Decant of Dior Eau Sauvage PARFUM and really liked the barber shop fresh/shaving cream whiff that I was getting in the dry down. I had also tried decants of Guerlain L'homme Ideal (too gourmand / sweet / smells like something a high schooler would wear on a date night), Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme (smells like a vampire in a three hundred year old cathedral), Dior Homme 2020 (smells nice but it's all woods and pretty 'fresh'; not exactly what I was going for). After doing some further research, I decided to try Zino... Upon unboxing and first sniff I knew this was something I could get down with. I didn't immediately think "grandpa smell", although I can certainly see why some say that. It smells relevant and perfectly acceptable today, albeit for a more-mature/classy gentleman. I don't think that I would've worn this in my twenties (I'm now 38). And I wouldn't wear it with a t-shirt or a hoodie. I wore it out the other night with a leather jacket and button up shirt in mid-30 degree weather for example. I'd really like to try Tom Ford Beau de Jour or Guerlain Heritage (two of my favorite houses, by the way), but I don't think I can justify the purchase because there's no way that either smells one-hundred-dollars-better than Zino. Zino is very well blended with a lot of notes, but what really strikes me is the rose which is so classy and fougere/shaving cream hit that I was really searching for.

This is what started my addiction...I had a Beau De Jour bottle that i randomly gotten as a gift and i loved and oversprayed that thing...As the bottle was getting emptier and i wanted a new one i started digging a bit...At that time, it was unimaginable to spend 150-200€ on a bottle...So i see Davidoff Zino,ordered it and yes,they are very similar...Tom Ford is sharper and obviously higher quality,but the drydown is kinda the same thing in the air...Had my Zino bottle for nearly 3 years and even tho its a rare occasion,every wear ends up being a nice adventure and really nostalgic for me...I cant even remember the amount of compliments or questions this has received...Females,males,older,younger...Everyone will notice it,my ex gf loved it,random people will ask for the name and nobody understands the actual name for some reason?? People have no idea about Davidoff but i thought its a more known brand since they also produce ciggarettes..Some female co workers even asked about the name of this one and Cool Water Intense just so they could order it for their boyfriends...The quality is just that good guys...This works with anything for me..Casual sunny day or late night leather jacket vibe..Also any season,in summer go easy because it has vanilla and rose sweetness...And also this sticks to fabric and leather like crazy...Easily stays on a jacket for weeks...So,is it worth it? Yes. Is it cheap and avaliable? Yes. Is it a 10/10 subtitute for Tom Ford? No,honestly more like 8/10 side to side..But this was produced before Beau De Jour so its fair to say that Tom Ford is actually a good clone of Zino...Just buy this,its class and very good taste...Can often be found for 20€..Bottle is very nice,good atomizer