Zadig & Voltaire Perfumes Collection

Zadig & Voltaire perfumes embody the brand's core philosophy of "effortless luxury" with a distinctive rock 'n' roll attitude and Parisian chic. Founded in 1997 by Thierry Gillier, the French fashion house translates its appreciation for art and freedom into unique, unconventional fragrances.

Brand Philosophy

The brand's approach to fragrance is an extension of its fashion ethos, focusing on individuality and a "free spirit"

• Freedom and Rebellion: The central value is freedom, a "driving force" that is expressed individually in how one thinks and acts. The name itself references Voltaire's philosophical hero, Zadig, a symbol of enlightenment and revolutionary thinking.
• Effortless Luxury: Zadig & Voltaire created a new form of luxury, one that is casual yet chic, blending high-quality materials like cashmere, silk, and leather in its fashion lines with a relaxed, modern silhouette. This translates into sophisticated, yet uncomplicated, scents.
• Duality and Contrast: The brand is known for designs that blend contrasting elements: softness with strength, masculinity with femininity, and audacity with nonchalance. This duality is evident in their matching "This Is Her!" and "This Is Him!" fragrance lines, designed as complementary alter egos.
• Art as Inspiration: Founder Thierry Gillier is an art collector who draws inspiration from contemporary art, shaping the spirit that flows through all the brand's collections, including its fragrances.

Fragrance Profile

Zadig & Voltaire's fragrances, developed in collaboration with perfumers and the international beauty company Beauté Prestige International (BPI), a subsidiary of Shiseido, are known for leaving a distinctive "trail"

• Signature Notes: A prominent feature across many of their perfumes is the use of sandalwood, which provides an earthy, warm, and sophisticated base.
• Olfactory Style: The scents often fall into oriental/amber woody categories, combining notes like vanilla, incense, and chestnut with fresher elements like jasmine, pink pepper, and mandarin orange for a modern, often gourmand or spicy twist

Key Collections

• This Is Her!: The feminine counterpart of the core duo, often described as an oriental vanilla fragrance with notes of jasmine, pink pepper, chestnut, and vanilla, finishing with a creamy sandalwood base.
• This Is Him!: The masculine counterpart, a woody oriental scent featuring notes of black pepper, cedar, vanilla, and incense, creating a powerful, rock-inspired aroma

These official brand pages detail Zadig & Voltaire's origins and its approach to creating distinctive fragrances