Memoirs of a Perfume Collector - Tales from Zanzibar

Tales from Zanzibar by Memoirs of a Perfume Collector is a bright, tropical niche fragrance that balances sparkling citrus, juicy fruits and a smooth musky-ambergris base. It feels sunlit, polished and transportive, capturing the easy warmth of an island setting without becoming heavy or overly sweet.

Available in 2 ml, 5 ml, or 10 ml sizes, it is ideal for discovery, travel, or experiencing the composition before committing to a full bottle.

Scent Profile

Top Notes

Lime, Red Mandarin (Blood Mandarin), Pink Pepper, Mint

Heart Notes

Guava, Cassis (Blackcurrant), Coconut

Base Notes

Musk Cocktail, Candied Fruits, Ambergris, Moss, Transparent Oud (Agarwood)

Fragrance Character

A refined unisex fragrance decant with a tropical-fruity character and a clean, elegant finish. The opening is vivid and refreshing, with lime, blood mandarin, mint and pink pepper giving the fragrance lift and sparkle. In the heart, guava, cassis and coconut add a creamy exotic softness, while the base brings everything together with musks, candied fruits, ambergris, moss and transparent oud. The result is radiant, smooth and quietly distinctive.

Performance

• Very good longevity, with a lively and noticeable opening.
• The citrus, mint and tropical fruit facets feel brightest in the early stages.
• As it develops, the scent becomes softer, smoother and more musky-ambery on skin.
• It wears especially well in warm weather, but remains versatile enough for year-round use.

Best For

• Spring and summer, especially warm days and evenings
• Holidays, daytime outings, rooftop dinners and relaxed upscale settings
• Lovers of tropical, fruity-musky fragrances with a refined niche profile
• Anyone looking for an elegant unisex scent with an escapist, sunlit character

Why Choose Tales from Zanzibar Decant

• A refined way to explore one of Memoirs of a Perfume Collector’s most distinctive tropical creations
• Ideal for discovering how the fragrance moves from bright citrus and fruit into a smooth musky-ambergris base
• Perfect for travel, testing, or building a curated warm-weather fragrance wardrobe
• A strong choice for anyone drawn to lime, guava, coconut and soft transparent oud in a polished extrait de parfum

Official Notes

Lime · Red / Blood Mandarin · Pink Pepper · Mint · Guava · Cassis · Coconut · Musk Cocktail · Candied Fruits · Ambergris · Moss · Transparent Oud (Agarwood)

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