2nd Soul Zaharoff by Zaharoff

2nd Soul Zaharoff

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2022

At a glance

Is 2nd Soul Zaharoff worth trying?

2nd Soul by Zaharoff is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening wear in Fall
Performance feel
Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
aromatic, fresh spicy, woody with Juniper, Bergamot, Rum
aromatic fresh spicy woody

The first impression

2nd Soul by Zaharoff is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. 2nd Soul was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Vincent Kuczinski. Top notes are Juniper, Bergamot, Rum, Nutmeg and Cardamom; middle notes are Tobacco, Geranium, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Myrrh and Clary Sage; base notes are Smoke, Labdanum, Patchouli, Suede, Cedar, Vetiver and Moss.

What shapes the scent

aromatic 100%
fresh spicy 85%
woody 70%
warm spicy 60%
amber 50%
white floral 40%
citrus 35%
tobacco 30%
smoky 25%
sweet 20%

The perfumer behind it

Vincent Kuczinski

Vincent Kuczinski

Vincent Kuczinski is a perfumer with a diverse portfolio spanning mass-market and niche brands. His catalog includes Avon's Velvet Imari, Banana Republic's 83 Leather Reserve, and Blackglama's Addiction and Icon. Kuczinski also created for Bath & Body Works and Gentleman’s Nod. His work ranges from leathery orientals to fresh florals.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Juniper Juniper
Bergamot Bergamot
Rum Rum
Nutmeg Nutmeg
Cardamom Cardamom

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Tobacco Tobacco
Geranium Geranium
Jasmine Jasmine
Lily-of-the-Valley Lily-of-the-Valley
Myrrh Myrrh
Clary Sage Clary Sage

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Smoke Smoke
Labdanum Labdanum
Patchouli Patchouli
Suede Suede
Cedar Cedar
Vetiver Vetiver
Moss Moss

The mood it creates

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of 2nd Soul Zaharoff

Essence

The Alchemist archetype thrives in transformation, blending opposing elements into something greater. 2nd Soul embodies this with its smoky tobacco and rum warmth dissolving into floral jasmine and myrrh, a chiaroscuro of indulgence and mysticism. They are the midnight experimenter, turning base notes into gold through alchemical patience.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor rich textures-suede jackets, aged leather-bound books, and dimly lit parlors where smoke curls around crystal decanters. Their palette is autumnal: deep burgundies, charcoal grays, and the glint of antique brass. Every detail feels intentional, like a ritual prepared with precision.

Philosophy & Values

For them, life is a crucible. They believe in the sacredness of contrast-pleasure and austerity, shadow and light. Their creed is written in the language of botanicals and resins, where even decay holds beauty. Wisdom comes from daring to blend what others keep separate.

Relationships

They draw others in with magnetic intensity, though few truly understand their layered depths. Romantic partners are lured by the promise of secrets whispered over shared tumblers of spiced rum. Friendships are rare but enduring, forged in mutual appreciation for the esoteric.

Lifestyle

Their days are punctuated by rituals: grinding fresh spices for tea, annotating grimoires of perfume formulas, evening walks through fog-laced streets. They collect oddities-vintage apothecary bottles, odd-smelling tinctures-and curate them like relics of personal mythology.

Shadow

Their obsession with transformation can tip into restlessness, forever chasing the next sublime synthesis. They risk becoming untethered, lost in their own labyrinth of smoke and mirrors. The very elixirs they craft may intoxicate them too deeply.

Conclusion

2nd Soul is a potion brewed at the crossroads of hedonism and hermeticism. Like the Alchemist, it invites wearers to embrace duality-to find the divine in the blend of flame and flower.

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