13
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Zizan
masculine
Created by Geza Schoen
Zizan by Ormonde Jayne is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for men. Zizan was launched in 2008. The nose behind this fragrance is Geza Schoen. Top notes are Lime, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Amalfi Lemon, Juniper and Clary Sage; middle notes are Bay Leaf, Jasmine and Violet; base notes are Vetiver, Cedar, Amber and Musk. Zizan, a perfume like no other because it has everything a man could possibly want in a single spectacular scent. This is a powerhouse perfume. Expect a deluge of boisterous Sicilian lime, lemon and bergamot but to smooth the biting edge, a brilliantly refined concentration of vetiver. Top notes include Sicilian lime, lemon, bergamot, clary sage, pink pepper and juniper berry. The heart encompasses Bay, violet and jasmine. Zizan rests on a base of Vetiver, cedar, musk and amber. The fragrance is available in eau de parfum or Made to Measure Parfum for which the customer selects the concentration.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
20%
Win
96%
Spr
100%
Sum
63%
Fall
Day & Night
92%
Day
25%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
241 votes
3.90
Love it
8535%
Like it
9539%
OK
167%
Dislike
4117%
Hate it
42%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 22 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Zizan is mentioned positively by one community member as a gentle vetiver option alongside other refined choices like Nuit de Megeve and Bal d'Afrique. The broader vetiver discussion shows strong interest in the note, but consensus reveals vetiver is highly subjective—preference depends on whether wearers favor bracing/astringent styles versus creamy/airy interpretations, making personal sampling essential before purchase.
Strengths
- Complex vetiver note with multiple interpretations and styles
- Versatile for different preferences and occasions
- Strong performance and longevity in quality versions
Weaknesses
- Vetiver can be polarizing - astringent or challenging for some wearers
- Some popular recommendations don't work for all skin chemistries
- Linear drydowns and projection issues in certain fragrances
Best for
Autumn wearProfessional/business settingsUnisex/versatile styling
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
