Zizan

Imagine - Dwayne ‘the Rock’ Johnson doing in a tu tu doing beautiful ballet moves with the precision of a seasoned professional. This is what this is. It is a delicate fresh citrus mostly lime given a touch of body with the bay leaves and slight depth with the other notes as compliments. Unusual in that unlike any other I know it packs a punch all day yet does not turn into a soapy, dusty, powdery or overly woody finish or present as such with a strong base. The touch of cedar is just noticeable nose to skin. It is very anosomic to me so it’s still strong when you think it isn’t. Just when I think it’s gone I catch a waft at arms length - seriously leaves me scratching me head how it projects so well at such a subtle volume - like low bass music passing through walls it’s always pleasantly there just at the right level pefectly balanced no matter how close or far it is from your nose. It’s exceptionally refreshing (someone describes it here as lime mojito spilt on silk which works for me) Most positive reviews here do it justice. Not for the sort of person whom wears TDH, 1million etc or attention seeking perfumes to command the room in an In instant and possibly offend (which I wear sometimes) but more the sort of perfume that when you sit in the room after a few minutes everyone starts sniffing more and more as you permeate gradually and because it is so fresh and gorgeous and yet inoffensive I could not envisage anyone ever having a bad thing to say other than you are a modern confident man and where can I buy it... Another outstanding hit for me from Ormonde Jayne next to Montabacco...

I think Geza Schoen has been tainted by the Essentric Molecule series, being too minimal and arthouse or lazy and money grabbing, depending how you see it. I kinda gave them the benefit of the doubt for showcasing modern aroma chemistry and showing people who wouldn't otherwise know, what things like ISO E Super and Ambroxan are all about. However, it still marred my view of him as a perfumer but looking at his back catalog he's produced some wonderful stuff which I adore and the Ormonde Jayne line are right up there. Incidentally I do like the Escentric molecules, especially the later ones and Zizan reminds me very much of Escentric 03 because it's got that ultra sharp, lime citrus note and ton of vetiver, dry juniper type stuff and that synthetic cedar wood note of ISO E Super. This is like a Post-TdH scent but from the year 2050! I'm not saying there wasn't any citrus/vetiver/woody scents before that, but TdH represents the high water mark in the mainstream. The pink pepper starts to pop when it settles producing a somewhat signature smell of futuristic, fresh spiciness. I really like it.

This, for me, is a glorious potion and one of my favourites. When I first tried it in a department store it was a little too potent having a bitter astringent quality to my nose. The second time I tried it I fell in love with it. I get an initial bright blast - citrus and pepper mixed with vibrant woods, which quickly dies down to a fabulously woody vetiver scent with a bitter zing to it that adds some real sparkle. It lasts a decent time and definitely projects well. How do I know this? Well, I'm not exactly blessed with the height, looks or charm of Chris Hemsworth and so unsolicited compliments from the opposite sex are something of a rarity for me. Yet this is the only perfume I have where I have received unsolicited compliments. OK they're only complimenting the fragrance, but I guess I can live with that :-) The compliments are a nice bonus, but it's not why I love this scent - it's just a great fragrance that I love to wear and definitely a keeper.

I smell strong and peppery citrus, herbs, and woods on first spray, very crisp, assertive and pleasant. There’s a harsh, synthetic, teak-like note in the base, but it’s not strong enough to be obnoxious. It seems to be one of the typical markers of a “man’s” fragrance, and I’ve gradually made my peace with it, so can ignore it enough to integrate it into the big picture. I tried Zizan after sampling a couple of unusually wimpy EdTs, and the contrast is amazing. There’s no comparison between the clear and well-defined scent of Zizan and the lifeless, ambiguous, timid scent of the other two. Sillage is moderate, and longevity is excellent. After 4-5 hours the musky base takes over and persists for at least 4-5 hours more. As a woman, I would (and will) wear this with no hesitation. It’s definitely not for those who love only fruity-florals and sweet gourmands, but if you like woods and herbal notes, it’s a must-try.

Linda Pilkington sprayed this on me herself (the owner of Ormonde Jayne). She said let it drydown 5 minutes and then smell it up close. As time, went on, I enjoyed it more and more. This is a nice spin on Terre D'Hermes. At the 5 hour mark, the drydown is amazing and refreshing. I now understand what she meant. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ At the 5 hour mark, I enjoy this one even more that Montbacco, although I believe Montbacco may be her best seller. This is an awesome fragrance for a HOT summer day. One of the best for the heat. This was not love at first sniff. Listen to Linda's advice, and do not smell this up close when you first apply it. There is a peppery note that will make you sneeze. This fragrance deserves a full wearing to review it. Just sayin.

A violet riding a vetiver fueled Harley Davidson wearing ancient biker colors encrusted with green herbs and not giving a d**n about the cloud of pepper, indole and musk fumes blasting out of the unmuffled tailpipes. Loud, bitter, ultra manly. Wear black, dont shave and do what you will. Ormande Jayne brilliantly balances incredibly potent green and bitter accords with a gorgeous, understated violet heart note and comes up with an ultra potent, super manly scent that pulls off the sheer agression of a Yatagan while maintaining the subtle beauty of a violet based floral. This is perhaps the only perfume I have smelled the can stand on its own alongside oudh as the ultimate in forceful masculinity. Hats off!

Zizan is a true masculine scent that pays homage to classic masculine scents we grew up smelling on our fathers, uncles etc. but Zizan is a more modern approach that doesn’t smell old or dated, and hasn’t been played out like the masculine scents of the previous generations. This is one for US men now. This is what a man should smell like. Crisp, clean, masculine and edgy. Ormonde Jayne brings the highest quality to the masculine vibe and gives it a classy manly feel, not just a “man wearing cologne” feel, this is more refined and beautiful for a manly scent. Very nice!

i really dig zizan. after shopping around london last week, this was one of my most rewarding purchases (along with coromandel & leather oud). how can you go wrong with an all-season, macho green citrus bonded to a sturdy, focused vetiver heart? sure it's redolent of other frags, but has strictly its own identity. great longevity and an ebullient, if moderate sillage. a very upbeat & well-constructed MAN'S frag (really didn't jive with OJ isfarkand, even less so with OJ man. tolu was inneresting...) zizan deserves more love! 8/10

I agree with other reviewers: masculine and well done smooth men's cologne! It will remind you of multiple designer frags but no one particular and it has great performance. It smells like a well made British cologne with citruses, vetiver, woods and pink pepper and a pinch of florals. Might not be the most unique or most exciting but a great scent for office (go easy on the trigger though), formal or day casual. Test it and bear with it till the dry down, which I think will impress you.

Im not particularly fun of vetiver fragrances but this one is a true love for me. It is the best vetiver based fragrance i ever tried. The combination with lime cedar and spieses is owesome. The vetiver is very refined and not aggressive. It is a smoothe signature worthy cologne, not groundbraking but very nice. The vetiver gets stronger at the end but there is something that makes it very nice!!! The quality is very high with good sillage and longevity. It is in my wish list for sure.

Like the best powerhouse scent from the 80s that you and a precious few just recently discovered. Sublime for its old-school masculinity and sillage. Two thumbs up for this niche that is worth its asking price.

I'm a total sucker for that brown, oily, almost unpleasant vetiver smell that makes the back of throat ache. I love that Zizan doesn't try to hide it.

Zizan smells good but is a fleeting affair compared to the Monsters of longevity in the OJ lineup like Nawab of Oudh or Montobacco. Starts off kinda fresh with green, herbal nuances from the citrus notes of lime n Bergamot and the clary sage mostly. The Heart turns even more herbal with the addition of the Bay leaf notes and the vetiver note from the base does turn up quite early as well. I dont really get any floral notes here even though they are mentioned. Nor do I get any musk or amber as such either. Zizan is mostly a herbal, green vegetal Vetiver with juicy fresh nuances from the citrus notes. Longevity and projection are average and for an Ormonde Jayne EDP, actually a bit underwhelming for me. This lasts about 4 -5 hours tops with decent projection for about an hour. Something in the structure of this frag reminds me of one of the Imaginary Authors Frags, Saint Julep or Falling into the Sea, has that kind of vibe. In conclusion, I'd say this is a good frag if you like green vetivers and I do and it has all the usual hallmarks of an OJ frag, good quality ingredients and smells upscale. Just that for this price, honestly, there are better performing alternatives out there. I definitely see myself enjoying my decant but dont think will be upgrading to a FB. Kinda bummed as I had high hopes for this. Maybe an Intensivo version would pique my interest a bit more. 7/10

What a lovely refreshment! This is exactly the kind of citrus I like, a deep, woody, smokey one with many layers. The lime is very prominent but it's so lovely I don't mind. Actually, it smells like a fresh lemonade and without the notes listed, I would have though it was lemon. It's shortly followed by bitter vetiver, which tames the citrus and prevents it from getting too sour. This fresh bitterness is present throughout. As it develops, Zizan get slightly warmer and just a bit peppery but it's still fresh. At the same time, it gets slightly herbal and green. All of these phases are very well blended and merge together smoothly. The impression I get is a very elegant man in a suit. I'd definitely say this is a summer fragrance, but an interesting one.

Zizan is masculine. Zizan is a piece of beauty in the "classic" genre. This is a classic that we all know and love but in a modern man's hands. This stuff is clean, crisp, elegant-yet-easy going. The lime plays a fantastic role. The vetiver is clear, but easy. The bergamot makes this sugary. I can see how this might remind someone of Guerlain Homme, but this is much more bold. The sugary aspect is what makes me think of Guerlain. Other than that, this stuff is way higher up. If I tried my best to describe the picture I get, it would be: Spilling a margarita on a freshly washed silk sheet. It's fresh, clean and VERY satisfying.

A light, pleasing aromatic citrus, Zizan is a deceptively well crafted scent. The scent opens with fresh citrusy aromatic notes of lime, lemon, bergamot, sage and juniper. The brief heart showcases subtle florals (jasmine and violet) and bay leaf. The perfume settles into an aromatic powdery vetiver surrounded by slight hints of amber, cedar and musk. The scent as a whole is refined, elegant and understated. Never overpowering or overwhelming, building a soft aromatic halo around you. Perfect work scent. Unisex (masculine leaning) with moderate sillage, projection and longevity. Enjoy!

A citrus and aromatic, woody fragrance that is a touch too strident for me but it would be gorgeous on my man. A big bergamot and lime entrance that becomes stronger with the vetiver amping these notes up. The cedar is strong but there is quite a lot of lemon, bay leaf and aromatic sage which keeps everything zingy. I love the sage note but I guess my skin is really amping it up and its ruining the fragrance for me by becoming harsh. If the sage was gone then it would be a fb for me for sure. I dont know where the musk, amber, pepper are but I think they are underneath the sage!

Airy and pleasant aromatic citrus with a delicate hint of spices. Fortunately I don't feel any vetiver since I don't like it. For me this scent is more on a feminine side, reminding of Dior Diorella. But it reminds me of Eau Sauvage as well. Very nice casual fragrance for everybody. Not a signature, since it lacks character.

Pleasant dumb reach for any summer occasion, it's basically Guerlain L'Eau Boisee with a dash of bay leaf imho. Well priced if it can be found in a discounted tester form, but L'Eau Boisee when it was easily found was the true bargain.

Its a classic cologne scent thats been modernized. Love this particular Vetiver scent, it may be up there with my absolute favorite vetiver scent, Sycomore.