Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her

The Zadig & Voltaire Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her Review

When a fragrance achieves the kind of ubiquity that Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her has, cynicism is the easy response. The harder — and more honest — question is: why? What is it about this EDP from Zadig & Voltaire that has made it a fixture in so many wardrobes across continents? Released in 2016, Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her built its following on vanilla, sweet, and years on, it has not lost a step.

A modern, urban interpretation of creamy vanilla and sweet woods, perfect for the stylish rebel.

The Scent: Notes, Structure & Dry-Down

Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her opens with pink pepper, silkwood blossom and jasmine sambac — an assertive first impression that carries across a room. Once that burns off, usually inside the first half hour, the heart turns to whipped cream, vanilla and chestnut. What lingers on skin and clothing hours later is the base: sandalwood and cashmere wood.

Strip it back to the bones and the profile reads vanilla, sweet — easy to place and easy to wear.

How It Performs: The Numbers

Longevity (7/10): Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her delivers strong longevity for EDP. On most skin types expect 5–8 hours. A midday touch-up is rarely necessary but can extend the experience on special occasions.

Sillage (7/10): Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her projects as a confident aura, detectable by those nearby. Application to pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears — maximises projection without overwhelming the room.

Versatility (8/10): Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her is a genuine all-rounder — at ease at a wedding, a boardroom meeting, or a late-night dinner. From casual daytime to formal evening, it adapts without feeling out of place.

Value (7/10): Pricing at around $80 feels appropriate for what you get — neither a bargain nor an overreach.

Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her Across Five Climate Zones

Of the five climate zones we score, Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her does best in mild (Islamabad, San Francisco) at 9/10 — it keeps its shape there instead of turning sharp or fading fast. The number to watch is extreme heat (Riyadh, Phoenix) at 4/10, where you are better off reaching for something else.

Performs well in cooler evenings; can be cloying in extreme heat.

Its average across all five zones is 7/10 — broad enough to wear most of the year without second-guessing the weather.

To see how it ranks against every other fragrance for your conditions, run the Climate Matcher.

Occasions & When to Wear

Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her is best suited to Daily, Date Night, Casual. Its projection is calibrated for the occasions listed — confident enough to register, controlled enough to remain appropriate in close quarters.

Seasonally, Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her performs best in Fall, Winter, Spring. Its climate scores confirm this seasonal guidance — the fragrance handles temperature transitions with composure.

Often compared to its masculine counterpart, This is Him, for its signature sweet-sandalwood DNA.

Price & Value

Internationally, Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her sits at $80–$120. That is mainstream designer territory — an accessible price for a fragrance intended for regular rotation.

Regional pricing: PKR 22,000–34,000 in Pakistan, AED 300–450 in the UAE, ₹6,500–₹10,000 in India. The currency switcher at the top of this page converts every price on the site — EUR, GBP, SAR and more — using current rates.

Where to buy: Internationally: Sephora, Nordstrom, Macy's. GCC/UAE: Sephora, Faces, Harvey Nichols. Pakistan: Scentsation, Naheed, Al-Fatah.

Best Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her Dupes, Ranked by DNA Match

If price is the only thing keeping you from Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her, the closest match is Zara Fields at Nightfall at a 80% DNA match — near enough that most noses would struggle to separate the two blind. The full shortlist:

Zara Fields at Nightfall (80% DNA match): $18 / PKR 3,500 / AED 45 — a saving of approximately 78% versus the original.

The Clone Finder searches the full database by note DNA if none of these fit.

Verdict

Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her earns its place in the conversation through consistent performance, a clear identity, and data that backs the reputation.

An overall 7.2/10 puts Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her in solid-but-situational territory: strong where it is strong, ordinary elsewhere. Match it to the right season and occasion and it pays off.

Some find its sweetness overwhelming, while others adore its comforting, gourmand warmth.

Still deciding? Put it head-to-head against anything else in the database — scores, notes and prices side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her last?

Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her has a longevity score of 7/10. On average skin, expect 5–8 hours. Performance can vary with skin type, application method, and ambient temperature — heat accelerates diffusion while dry skin absorbs fragrance faster.

Is Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her worth the price?

At around $80, Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her by Zadig & Voltaire is fairly priced for what it delivers. Its performance scores, climate range, and composition quality make it a strong value proposition.

What does Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her smell like?

Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her is characterised by vanilla, sweet accords. Opening with pink pepper and silkwood blossom, the heart revolves around whipped cream and vanilla, settling into a base of sandalwood and cashmere wood.

Is Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her good for hot or humid weather?

Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her was not designed for extreme heat (score: 5/10). In genuinely hot climates, reserve it for cooled indoor environments or evening wear.

What is the best clone or alternative to Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her?

The closest alternative is Zara Fields at Nightfall at a 80% DNA match. At around $18, it represents a saving of approximately 78% versus the original.

Is Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her for men or women?

Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her is marketed as a Feminine fragrance. The composition, while marketed to women, has qualities that cross traditional boundaries — nuance and restraint rather than sweetness and convention.