MEMOIRS OF A PERFUME COLLECTOR
TALES FROM ZANZIBAR

2021

PERFUMER
Harry Sherwood

Lime
Red Mandarin
Pink Pepper
Mint

Guava
Coconut
Cassis

Candied Fruits
Ambergris
Transparent Oud
Moss
musk

‘Sorting through my diary has brought back a plethora of fond memories of my visit to Zanzibar. It had the most exquisite, powdery, white sand beach I’ve ever laid foot on. I took countless dips in the shimmering, warm, turquoise waters, and the sunset encounters were nothing short of breathtaking.’ – Memoirs of a Perfume Collector

Tales Of Zanzibar was my least favorite of the original 3 releases from this house; however, I can see this being the most mass-appealing and popular one easily.

It’s a super fruity scent, one of the more fruity fragrances I’ve come across. I get a mixture of something akin to mango and maybe even a banana drink in the opening. It’s engulfed in a minty fresh breeze, which to be honest, is needed in my opinion. The fruits are a bit overwhelming; it’s not a fruity hint, but a full-blown cocktail. A thick one too, not watery or ozonic.

You get a tropical tinge, but I wanted this to be lighter and fresher. Even with light spraying, it’s quite a lot for high heat and the extrait concentration makes it rather heavy. If you’re looking for a strong performing fruity (mango-esque) scent though, this is worth a look.