Zadig and Voltaire this is Him EDT Episode # 183

A fabulous budget fragrance ! Fits a pauper and a banker equally well :)
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[@chadrinehart8298]

Wonderful review, thank you. Comparing the note qualities to other well known fragrances with similar qualities/components is a very helpful way to grasp the overall concept of this scent. Your reviews are always very engaging and well executed. Cheers!

[@StylishIrisman]

I don't know how I haven't come across your channel before, excellent. Just bought myself a bottle of this stuff, only hear great things about it.

[@danielpereira8532]

Im in love with this one, great fragrance, very unique

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Nice one Daniel, I love it too :)

[@ifishares]

Ths is indeed a hidden gem that nobody really talks about. I will also review it soon, but man, thank you for your review. You should also check the Rock version of This is Him. It's smoother and woodsier.

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Hi Ifi, so nice to see you buddy. This is definitely a hidden gem mate. I shall make it a mission to sample the Rock version soon mate. I have also heard that this is Her is also worth sampling. Look forward to your review on this :)

[@johnkennedy9078]

Can you please tell me if Rock Version is from house that makes This Is Him?

[@robertoboertje353]

Reminds me of Lalique White with vanilla, love it!

[@yellowjackboots2624]

Another great review. I have this and love it. However, i don't wear it too often as it is a very powerful scent . Definitely a colder weather fragrance, ideal if you're out and about on an autumn day. Its not a mass appeal scent and I don't wear it to the office. However, its still one that i love, top 5.

[@fungaijairosi4880]

I've had this for a couple of years now. I don't wear it much but it's one of my most loved fragrances! Really creative! Not too common either. Your review is spot on!

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Thank you my friend, I am glad you enjoyed the review.

[@danielbrennan5872]

I always enjoy reviews from the GrandMaster! Thanks and have a good evening.

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Thank you Daniel, very flattering my friend :)

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great review and I enjoyed it and I'm gonna try it have a blessed day

[@briangrossett3381]

I finally got this based on your recommendation and also Scented moments recommendation, I love it. Thank you

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Delighted to see you enjoyed it.

[@michaelmilner2090]

Another great one, AC. Shout out for Icon, which I find myself reserving for more special occasions though it is one of the lowest priced frags in my collection (and I have a backup bottle). And shout out for Prada Amber PH (my fav soap) and Amouage Journey. Will put Voltaire on my list along with Visit - at least because its fun to watch a review, then compare a sample to my description-informed expectations. Great, informative work, based on my experience! Shout for commenter J Dee and the Guerlain focus mentioned below. I gave my old, old gold cap Heritage a wear over last weekend and am excited to try the reformulation to go with my Habit Rouge, soon-to-arrive Vetiver, Vetiver Extreme. Cheers!

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Brilliant stuff Michael, you name some stunning gems in this comment, I hope you like Visit and This is him when you finally try it :)

[@fragrush]

I personally used to love all the sweet and fresh generic fragrances, but discovering This is Him! by Zadig & Voltaire has been a humbling experience. Over time, I realized I didn't want to smell like everyone else .Trying This is Him! was like a gateway to a new world, teaching me to appreciate distinct scents. People who dislike this fragrance might come to appreciate it eventually as their tastes evolve.

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Very well said, that's what this hobby is all about.

[@DaniloRod23]

I finally got this one and I like it a lot! Your review convinced me to pull the trigger and I'm very happy with the fragrance. Thanks for the quality description about "This is him". I'm really trusting your nose, AC :)

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Thank you for the faith and I am delighted you like this buddy :)

[@pflaffik]

I smelled it, quite ok, different, decided to get the shower gel and putting the edt on my list of stuff to consider buying.

[@Unknown-or6ey]

Hey mate I blind bought this fragrance a few days ago because of your video. Awesome fragrance reminds me of tauer - marocain, in the same ballpark. Legendary purchase for 100ml, 50bucks aud. Cheers mate your a legend.

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Thank you my friend, most appreciate your kind feedback :). I really enjoy this one in this kind of weather. I recently sampled Marocain and I can totally see it.

[@pauledmonds4141]

Nice one AC, looks like a diamond in the rough. Have ordered a bottle. Thank you for giving us a wide variety of reviews to match all budgets. Always elegantly descriptive in describing the scent profiles, I am very much enjoying your guidance in the world of fragrances.

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Thank you for your faith in me Paul, and I hope you enjoy this one after you receive it buddy, do let me know :)

[@pauledmonds4141]

Wearing it today, as you say it’s a winner!. Really like sculpted edge of the bottle. Just have to go easy as I do over apply as a rule.

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Wow! delighted this works for you mate, and yeah you want to avoid over spraying this one my friend :)

[@cravis123]

A very good review! I felt the same as you about this fragrance, it is masculine and modern and somehow dark clean. I think in the drydown it becomes a little bit flat as composition, but I love it. There is also a new fragrance by Zadig & Voltaire, just Rock, a more woodier version in a way, same character.

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Brilliant!, I shall try the new version as well.

[@stoyankostov9849]

Hi AC! To be honest last year, when I bumped into this fragrance, I was stunned by its smell. It was in a small fragrance boutique, where the shop clerk said she had something interesting, and slightly oriental (I don't know why she described it like that), but it was a marvelous little gem. Jumping 1 month later, a friend of mine loved the way it smelled, guess what, he hasn't still returned me the bottle. Oh well, you win some, you lose some. I also am very fond of it, but it smells better on him, in my opinion. When you mentioned grapefruit and creamy I always think of Byredo's Bal D'Afrique... What a stunner, just got a sample the other day, I'm considering a bottle!

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Stoyan, I love this a lot and TBH I wish we had more of such scents :). Loved your story buddy and I hope the friend of your returns it hhahaha. Bal d Afrique is a stunner, I have it and I have reviewed it ... a long time ago :))

[@gregoryburris6374]

Thanks for the review!! On my radar now! Greg B.

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Good luck buddy :)

[@Jtdubbzz]

I completely agree with you about azzaro wanted by night, unfinished. An added note of amber would’ve smoothed it out, greatly, in my opinion.

[@somedude4652]

Nice one AC!!

[@lyndellhall3457]

Thank you sir, its all about the brand when i was in college they taught us all about budget, you can buy a plain white T- shirt for $10 take that same plain white T-shirt with Nike swoosh in front & the price goes to $30

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

hahaha exactly! well put my friend :)

[@DaniloRod23]

Very important point at the beginning, AC: Always trust your nose. I'm so tired of perfume snobs who look down affordable fragrances. If it smells good, smells good. I'm very intrigued by this Z&V. I hope I can get it soon. Regards!

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Yeah I am the same, I do not get it when someone says you have to spend £100 + to smell good.

[@DaniloRod23]

@@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews Do you respond to that kind of people or you just prefer to keep quiet?

[@jimbakker9416]

I need to try this one.

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

You wouldn't be dissapointed Jim :)

[@bee1978]

Prefer when you say "fellas" rather than "guys" in the intro

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Noted :)

[@slisyd]

@@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews Guys is fine also no worries at all for 99% of us

[@prototp1]

My god 16 hrs longevity and a cheapie , I'm gonna try this very soon, great reviews coming from a gentleman. Keep up the good work sir.

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Thank you Rohit and yeah this is a very nice cheapie, and we both love a good cheapie don't we ? I still think Azzaro Visit will suit you the most.

[@prototp1]

@@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews visit is rare to find , will try to search that out, thank you sir

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Pleasure mate, persevere with searching for it as it would be worth it :)

[@user-rj4mc6id8j]

Is your bottle 50ml? Amazing video by the way👌

[@beesofst.ambrose9306]

Nice one AC! Was really curious about your take on it as I saw this scent in the wardrobe of one guy who buys only Turin’s 5 star frags:))) I’ll give it also a try when I see it.

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Nice one, I can easily recommend this to you mate and it will suit you a lot. BTW who is this guy that buys only Luca Turin 5 Star fragrances ? Is he on Fragrantica?

[@beesofst.ambrose9306]

Smells Good one guy in local fragcomm, just did a swap with him and noticed his frag-wardrobe:)))

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

I see , not a bad strategy :)

[@primeparadox9796]

Completely disagree with your call on Azzaro Wanted by Night. Thought it was kind of mind blowing, but I really like the fact you called it out as being unfinished because it goes to show you are probably not a hype artist who jumps on fragrance trains. So good job and enjoyed this review!

[@Coluboi90]

This is a great fragrance as is the newer one. Really good incense note considering the price and rather good longevity.

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

I have to try the newer version mate,, glad you have this one in your collection.

[@Coluboi90]

The newer version is more Vanilla based and got me a massive compliment the other day. The lady went gaga over it :O

[@jamesbroadfoot5269]

Interesting review AC... hey, I just picked up Prada l'homme L'eau per your recommendation... it's great! Better than Prada Amber for me. Also, picked up Guerlain Ideal Cologne which is nice also... great for the hot weather! Hope all's going well with you my friend.

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Brilliant stuff James, I am glad you find L eau great mate :) should work brilliantly in the heat.

[@jamesbroadfoot5269]

Smells Good looking forward to testing it out... wore the Prada for the first time yesterday and the girlfriend loved it 👌🏼 Good shout mate, cheers!

[@itskyyuuuu]

I agree eau duelle is very very good!

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Yeah Very true mate :)

[@danielfulop]

How do you make difference between synthetic and organic smells?

[@calvintanner7897]

Is this a good fragrance to wear to work, is it for casual or formal wear.

[@jd5739]

Great Review AC I Have to get my nose on this Fragrance....You are so right look at some of the Guerlain Fragrances some are 30 to 40 dollers and they are Awesome...

[@danspanos]

I live it Jerry! Smells like a church type insence and vanilla on the dry down and lasts forever!

[@jd5739]

@@danspanos Thanks Dan Awesome

[@danspanos]

@@jd5739 Anytime brother! 🍻

[@jd5739]

@@danspanos 100%

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Good luck boys, this one is a must try , so beautifully made :)

[@jimr880]

I never heard of this fragrances, but I enjoyed the review - and I certainly love a great smelling cheapie...especially if it performs well. Right now I'm wanting to put my mitts on Carolina Herrera CH Insignia Men and CH Kings...but too expensive right now. Cheers!

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Hi Jim, thanks mate, and yeah this one is totally worth sampling mate :) Thanks for the tip on the CH fragrances. You know, I have never tried any CH fragrances... not one :(

[@jimr880]

@@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews They're definitely on the sweet side. The original CH Men (2009-2013) was really a great compliment getter and just blended well with equal parts sugar cane, green notes, and leather (especially the 2009-2011 real leather bottles) but they are hard to come by. The 2014-15 really sucked, but the 2016 formulation ain't too shabby, but still light on the leather and performance isn't the best. Older formulations (bow-tie bottles) have been getting pricey. CH Men Prive gets rave reviews,but I'm not a huge fan - it's just okay. CH Men Sport is just "Meh!" (but it's inexpensive) and gets trashed in the reviews. Africa is nice (doesn't get rave reviews) and, to me, it's CH Men's version of Le Male for better or worse. Cheap looking bottle. CH Men Central Park is basically CH Men, but substitute Leather for a Wicker Basket accord. It smells just like the bottle looks IMO, and some people will love to hate that wicker basket accord. Not worth the current prices. CH Men Grand Tour was the gem of the flankers IMO. Too bad his limited edition wasn't widely available and is impossible to find for a reasonable price. Cheers!

[@Jakub-Izaak]

bravo, thanks 👍

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Thank you glad you enjoyed !

[@joviromero9224]

Nice review Sir

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Thank you my friend :)

[@radelalic2286]

100% Truth.Bravo once again.

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Thank you Rade, much appreciate the feedback buddy :)

[@radelalic2286]

@@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews I guess we have similar taste😁.EN Extreme,Z&V..wood,insence,gentlemans way😎

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

@@radelalic2286 I see, thats even better :)

[@TJU475]

Good job keep it up!

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

thank you, much appreciate you stopping by :)

[@TheByzmal]

I agree I always thought azzaro wanted by night wasn't good. I think the original azzaro wanted is much better.

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Yeah the original Azzaro Wanted is much nicer for sure.

[@Account1746]

Hidden gem, smells amazing and nobody knows a about it

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Absolutely :), you said it !

[@Detman101]

Ahhhh..."This is Him". I considered purchasing this one, but ultimately declined due to it's rumored lack of performance and longevity. Instead, I purchased "Riiffs - Incense Gold" instead for it's *Rose-Incense-Vanilla-Bomb* status...for half the price of "This is him". it should arrive in the mail next week and I am eagerly awaiting its arrival... EDIT: I will have to continue the search for a more budget-friendly sale of "This is him". Your review has re-ignited my interest in this fragrance, and having more than one "Incense-Vanilla" fragrance can't possibly be a sin...hehe.

[@jawglassout]

This reminds me of Etat libre d orange -archives 69.

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Wow, really ? I have never tried Archives 69. Recently I ran into another niche whose mid stages reminded me of this. It was Maque Milano Mandala.

[@cristianconstantin46]

I buy it a bottle last week, and is very nice scent. But unfortunately is not long lasting on my skin, is around 5,6 hours.

[@steliosc.4686]

Great review Ac. I do agree that this is a gem. I also like This is her. Beautiful. Ac ever smelled Zino by Davidoff.? There is a stage that this fragrance reminds me of it.

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

I have to try Zino my friend, I have heard its a very good fragrance. Now you have also intrigued me about this is her :)

[@steliosc.4686]

@@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews This is her is generally a feminine scent. My gf wears it and it is beautiful. It won a Fifi award if im correct. As for Zino..it has one of the best drydowns ever in perfumery. If it was a Tom Ford it would easily cost £200. If the Rat Pack had a smell this would be it:)

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

hahah, like the way you describe the effect of Zino. Have to try this one mate:)

[@steliosc.4686]

@@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews 😎It would be great to have your take on Zino Ac. The older formulation is fuller but the newest still good.

[@danspanos]

Great review AC! This is one of my favorite cheapies for sure! On my skin, the vanilla and insence are the two most pronounced notes. It's a very beautiful scent, and it lasts all day on me as well! I would highly recommend this one! What is your Instagram I'd? I'd like to follow you on there!

[@danspanos]

I just noticed your Instagram in your description! I'm following you now!

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Brilliant stuff mate, we are connected now :) Lovely fragrance this one mate and I am glad you already have it in your collection :)

[@gsk621]

Nice review. I have it but, wait for it, I also have the New release which has not yet been officially released (may be in 2020) A.K.A "Zadig & Voltaire This is love!". It is, in my opinion, a fresher and blue version of "this is him! ". I actually like "Zadig & Voltaire This is love!" more than to "this is him!".

[@onetrackmind6969]

Love the original how is it different? More of a date night fragrance?

[@melschickenjungle7525]

Also can you review some of the alexandria fragrances clones of amouages and killian

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Sure will do.

[@ipproductions]

I went to a perfume shop and smelled them all. Got torn between this and Bvlgari Wood Essence. Did you review Wood Essence, sir? Thanks.

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

I have indeed reviewed Wood Essence my friend. I think both are great options but this would suit the cooler weather better.

[@ipproductions]

@@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews I smelled the difference between Neroli and Essence. Neroli is great, but seems like a summer scent to me.

[@mikerobinson7694]

Another excellent review AC. This scent is completely new to me, but judging by your comments, it sounds just my thing. I've pulled the trigger on it today.. found it available online, £40 for 100ml. Bargain! Keep these cracking reviews coming.. 👍🙂

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Mike, I am glad you loved the review mate and its a very nice scent tbh, very creative and classy. I think I saw it for £ 34.00 / 100 ml on Amazon, so put the the link on my video description, dont know if you had a chance to see that.

[@mikerobinson7694]

@@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews Lol, an even better price! Thanks again AC.. looking forward to getting my nose to this one! Best regards, Mike 😊

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Hope you like it Mike.

[@mikerobinson7694]

@@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews Just received my bottle today AC. And oh my goodness, what a lovely soft but airy scent. I'm 2 hours into dry down here and it is just divine. Synthetic maybe, but absolutely lovely to my nose. First class recommendation AC, this one is a keeper for sure. 👍 🙂

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

@@mikerobinson7694 Brilliant Mike, thanks for letting me know, I am overjoyed for you mate :)

[@melschickenjungle7525]

Hi A.C..i love your reviews and seem to like many of the same scents as you. I suggest you try kenzo jungle l'elephant aprox 42$usd for a good size bottle very spicey n BEAST mode , you said you liked arabie. I think you should try it

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Hi Mel, many thanks and I am glad you are enjoying my reviews. I shall give the Kenzo a try for sure :)

[@BobbyDior]

AC, excellent overview! Wanted to sniff this for the past three years...Thank, you. ...YSL Y EDP is even more shit, so sickly to me. BUT, I also feel the same with Prada L'homme EDP..sickly.

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Hey Bobby, yeah worth sampling mate, and yeah YSL Y WHY!!!! Have you tried Prada L homme L eau? It should really suit your weather

[@onetrackmind6969]

Hi AC! Is there any fragrances you could recommend that has a similar vibe or smell to this one?

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

I would say Terralba by Masque Milano but its quite pricey mate. Another one is Azzaro visit but smells quite different but similar in nature.

[@onetrackmind6969]

@@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews Thanks! Love the channel!

[@Kid-Buu777]

what do you think about *cheap -Nikos sculpture* =)

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Very good clubbing scent mate :)

[@alexapostolache9954]

Hello! I sample This Is Him and on my skin on dry down is 100% Layton by Parfum de Marly...What r u think...all The Best

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Wow really? I own both but I did not get that feeling but maybe I should try it again when it gets a little cold.

[@zawisza309]

Is it 50 ml bottle? I would like to buy one after this review :)

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

yes mate, its a 50 ML.

[@musicforall2340]

you have to buy it, it smells really good. many people ask me whta frangrance do i wear.

[@oaksie8815]

maybe a future purchase what sort of price can it be had for i seenits about 30 quid

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

yeah 30 sounds right

[@richuncle9689]

Magnificent review and completely agree with the rant. Y is not worth the bottle it's packaged in. An abomination of a fragrance

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

hahah. The Y EDP is Ok though. I somehow have lost faith in the YSL perfumes as a brand.

[@richuncle9689]

@@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews:) agree as well. And another house I've lost faith in is Chanel. I've noticed a significant drop in quality

[@bege4394]

This is Him! EdT is, in my opinion, not a good fragrance. And why is that... All I smell is something that I associate with the smell of denaturated rubbing alcohol. And you know if there that one bad "note" in the mix then that is all you can smell and sometimes (many times actually) it just ruins the whole fragrance. I don't even know which note (or some notes together maybe?) it is. My opinion over this is very personal, obviously, so to my fellow viewers of this video: watch this video, enjoy, test it, make your own decision. Good luck! And thanks AC for this video!

[@SmellsGoodfragrancereviews]

Very important, test if a fragrance works on your skin.. there are many that don't work for me, and mostly I dont bother reviewing them.