This Is Really Him! Zadig & Voltaire by Zadig & Voltaire

This Is Really Him! Zadig & Voltaire

For Men
Eau de Toilette
Year: 2024

At a glance

Is This Is Really Him! Zadig & Voltaire worth trying?

This Is Really Him! by Zadig & Voltaire is a fragrance for men.

Best match
Casual, Office wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Moderate longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
woody, citrus, amber with Graperfuit, Lemon, Metallic notes
woody citrus amber

The first impression

This Is Really Him! by Zadig & Voltaire is a fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. This Is Really Him! was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Nathalie Lorson. Top notes are Graperfuit and Lemon; middle notes are Metallic notes and Orange Blossom; base notes are Palo Santo and Amberwood.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%
citrus 85%
amber 70%
metallic 60%
white floral 50%
aromatic 40%
mineral 35%

The perfumer behind it

Nathalie Lorson

Nathalie Lorson

Nathalie Lorson is a senior perfumer at Firmenich with a career spanning decades, known for iconic creations like Amouage Love Tuberose and Myths Woman. She has worked with brands such as 4711, ALTAIA, and Affinessence, crafting diverse scents from fresh colognes to rich florals. Her portfolio also includes compositions for Ajmal and the Amouage Library Collection, demonstrating mastery across genres.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Graperfuit Graperfuit
Lemon Lemon

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Metallic notes Metallic notes
Orange Blossom Orange Blossom

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Palo Santo Palo Santo
Amberwood Amberwood

The mood it creates

The Creator Archetype: Portrait of This Is Really Him! Zadig & Voltaire

Essence

This Is Really Him! embodies the Creator-playful, innovative, and unafraid of contrasts. The grapefruit and metallic notes spark with originality, while palo santo’s smokiness grounds the composition. It’s a fragrance for men who build worlds from fragments of imagination.

Style & Aesthetic

Their look is curated chaos: a crisp white shirt with paint-splattered sneakers, or a sleek watch paired with a handmade bracelet. The citrus-amber accord reflects this duality-bright yet grounded, polished yet unconventional.

Philosophy & Values

They see potential where others see noise. The orange blossom’s floralcy amid metallic sharpness mirrors their belief in beauty born from tension. For them, creation is an act of rebellion and joy.

Relationships

They magnetize fellow visionaries, bonding over shared obsessions. Romantic partners are muses and collaborators, drawn to their kinetic energy. The fragrance’s moderate sillage suits their preference for intimacy over spectacle.

Lifestyle

Their days are a series of experiments-sketching ideas on napkins, coding late into the night. The office-casual versatility of the scent aligns with their blurring of work and play.

Shadow

Their restlessness can lead to half-finished projects. The mineral notes hint at this: brilliant but brittle, ideas that may shatter if not handled with care. Discipline is their silent challenge.

Conclusion

This Is Really Him! is a manifesto in a bottle. For the Creator, it’s a scent as mutable and bold as their next idea-a promise that the best is always yet to be made.

If you like this, try these

Fragrances with a comparable profile - shared accords, notes, and character.