Zadig & Voltaire This is Him Undressed Review 2023
A soft musky skin-scent for warm weather, with salt, citrus, and clean woods.
By Vivir·
In this review
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.
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.
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Heart1-2 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.
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Drydown4+ 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
Longevity3.5/5
6-8 hours on skin, depending on heat, application and skin type.
Projection3.0/5
Moderate for the first 2 hours, then becomes intimate and close-to-skin.
Layer with a clean white musk to extend the skin-scent effect without adding weight.
Pair with a citrus cologne in summer for extra sparkle.
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.