Zadig & Voltaire Fragrance review

Zadig & Voltaire This is Him Undressed Review 2023

A soft musky skin-scent for warm weather, with salt, citrus, and clean woods.

By Vivir ·
Zadig & Voltaire released This is Him Undressed in 2023 as a men's eau de parfum composed by Nathalie Lorson. It arrives as a flanker to the house's This Is Him! line, but it does not try to outmuscle the original. Instead, it moves in a quieter direction: a musky, citrus-tinged skin scent with a salty middle and a clean woody base. The official note list is compact and clear. Grapefruit, orange blossom and pink pepper sit on top. Musk, skin, salt and ambroxan form the heart. Sandalwood, cedar and moss close the composition. That structure matters because This is Him Undressed is not a projection monster. Verified performance data places longevity at roughly six to eight hours, with moderate sillage and moderate projection for the first two hours before the scent settles close to the skin. In practice, that makes it a warm-weather fragrance for people who prefer intimacy over announcement. It is the kind of perfume that is noticed when someone leans in, not when they walk into the room. For readers comparing it with the original This Is Him!, the distinction is simple. This is Him Undressed is softer, saltier and more skin-like. It keeps the clean woody framework but reduces the volume. That makes it useful for offices, daytime errands and romantic dates where a heavy fragrance would feel out of place. It also means shoppers should set expectations carefully. If you want a loud signature scent, this is probably not the right purchase. If you want a modern musk that behaves like a second skin, it deserves a sample.
Longevity
3.5
Projection
3.0
Sillage
3.0
$45-$100
SpringSummerFallWinter

Accords

Musky Citrus Woody Powdery White Floral Amber Salty Sweet

Notes Pyramid

Top
grapefruitorange blossompink pepper
Heart
muskskinsaltambroxan
Base
sandalwoodcedarmoss

Scent Journey

1
Opening 0-30 min

In the first 0-30 minutes, grapefruit and pink pepper give a clean citrus sparkle with a light spicy lift. Orange blossom adds a soft white floral touch, keeping the top fresh, clean and slightly peppery.

2
Heart 1-2 hrs

At 1-2 hours, the heart turns salty and skin-like. Musk, skin, salt and ambroxan create a warm, close texture with a smooth woody-ambery glow. The effect is intimate rather than loud.

3
Drydown 4+ hrs

After 4+ hours, sandalwood, cedar and moss settle into a quiet woody musk. The fragrance stays near the skin, with a dry, clean finish and a subtle green depth from the moss.

Performance Dashboard

Longevity 3.5/5

6-8 hours on skin, depending on heat, application and skin type.

Projection 3.0/5

Moderate for the first 2 hours, then becomes intimate and close-to-skin.

Sillage 3.0/5

Moderate, with a soft but present trail.

When to Wear

SpringBest
SummerBest
FallOK
WinterAvoid
casual daytimeoffice/workromantic datesoutdoor walkswarm-weather evenings

Pros & Cons

  • Easy to wear in warm weather
  • Skin-like and office-friendly
  • Clean woody-musk finish without heavy sweetness
  • Accessible price for a 100ml EDP
  • Moderate longevity and projection
  • Becomes close to the skin after the first two hours
  • Not especially complex
  • May be too quiet for statement-scent shoppers

Price & Value

$45-$100
Estimated for a 100ml EDP based on typical retail and discount pricing; verify with a retailer before publishing or purchasing.

“Strong value if you want a soft everyday musk; less compelling if you expect powerhouse performance.”

Reformulation History

No significant batch variations reported.

Who It's For

Ideal For

  • men who prefer soft musky skin scents
  • office workers
  • warm-weather casual wearers
  • fans of Molecule 01
  • people who want a close-wearing fragrance

Not Recommended For

  • projection seekers
  • cold-weather gourmand lovers
  • shoppers who want a complex niche-style composition
  • people who dislike musk, salt or powdery textures

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Final Verdict

Zadig & Voltaire This is Him Undressed is a quiet, modern skin scent rather than a loud statement. Its salty musk and clean woods work best in warm weather and close quarters, especially for office or casual wear. If you want a soft everyday fragrance with moderate performance, it is worth sampling; if you expect powerhouse projection, look elsewhere.

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