Asad Zanzibar Limited Edition

This seems to be an Asad sleeper. I'm not sure how this got by a lot of people but it doesn't smell like the original Zanzibar. So maybe it got overlooked because people thought it was just a stronger version of that. THERE IS ZERO COCONUT SCENT HERE. It's fresh yet spicy and slightly sweet. The initial spray will supply the aquatics which do subside somewhat, especially if you go beyond 2 sprays (imo). Spices are there in the beginning too. Then it gets into the slightly sweet, spicy woods as marine scent relaxes some. It just conveys a nice clean/fresh aura that comes across very masculine due to the woods profile. The sweet smell isn't candy or gourmand like, to me, but it's there faintly. I might even compare it to being fresh like how a menthol mint candy (the clear blue ones) might be, just with a warm spice touch. I'm looking forward to wearing this, especially to the gym. I may need to get a spare bottle to save up if I really wear it that much. There are a lot of shower gels that can go with this. That's always been one of my "hacks" to try and get something as a body wash that matches the scent I'll wear in some way to improve the overall profile. I might come back if I find a really good match but I don't think it'll be so specific. Compared to me having to specifically find Axe Dark Temptation for The One EDT.

It's a nice fragrance that does its job - clean, not overpowering and safe. I can smell Invictus DNA in here for sure, so scent wise it's very clean and aquatic. My initial spray was this very strong lavender note but it faded away quickly and you can really smell that Invictus EDT profile shortly after. Performance wise it's not overly strong and doesn't last so much either, only about 1-2 hours of a noticeable scent trail and becomes a skin scent for the next 6-ish hours. Regardless this is pretty good for the price ($40 AUD) and honestly has a fair quality/resemblance to Invictus. Of course there are other clones such as Rasasi Hawas that are beast mode performance but if you want a fragrance that's very clean and actually not widely known (as the original Zanzibar would have turned heads away from this limited edition version which smells completely different) definitely try this. It's great for all occasions and can be worn all year round. 8/10

Disclaimer: This is my first review on Fragrantica. Just got this in the mail today. Blind bought. I can already tell it’s going to be a crowd pleaser. I own OG Asad and Bourbon and those are very well received. Bourbon especially. Wanted to buy Zanzibar, but my lady didn’t like it. When I heard LE was much improved, I had to try it. Reminds me of the Invictus/Rasasi Hawas DNA; however, does not have the synthetic smell of Hawas. It’s a playful fruity bubblegum. I usually go for the cheaper alternatives, and enjoy trying different layer combos. As I write this review, I’m wearing Zanzibar LE and Nautica Midnight Voyage. Absolutely Amazing! Overall: Inexpensive, Loud, Sexy, Youthful. My rating: 8.3/10.

Saw this today at Ross for $20 and thought it was the original Zanzibar. Saw Limited Edition and decided to look it up. With colognes, sometimes limited edition means something completely different and I'm glad this was the case here. I got burned with the original Zanzibar last year. Absolutely disgusting. This is like fresh clean laundry detergent or shower gel right out of the gate. This will be one of my go-tos this summer for sure. Thinking about layering this with something else because there's nothing but soap, marine, and lavender coming through. I don't get any cinnamon or tonka. But I think I know a few things that will compliment this fragrance nicely. Excellent value and wonderful scent.

Nose Note #937 I can't be bothered to go into details on this. To me all the Invictus flankers and Invictus dupes and are very similar (besides Absolu and some other one). This is just like Hawas, Hawas Ice, Hayaati. Except the longevity is closer to Rasasi, but not quite as strong. Otherwise - practically the same easy stuff. The most ground level mens perfume one could imagine. Everyone enjoys this. It would make for a good gift but just keep in mind the age bracket, this is better suited for younger audience, at least below 30 Men only. Strong. Great sillage for the first 30min-1 hour, then it's medium. 7.8/10, great, but I don't enjoy Invictus as much