Zadig & Voltaire - Fragrances

Founded in 1997 in Paris by Thierry Gillier, Zadig & Voltaire rose fast as a rock-chic fashion house. It built a name on soft knits, slouchy leather jackets, and an easy, slightly rebellious take on French style. Milestones include branching into accessories and a focused fragrance line that captures the label’s mood. Today the brand is best known for its wardrobe staples and signature scents that feel like a style badge. The audience skews young and style-savvy, looking for pieces and perfumes with personality.

Quick facts

• Founder: Thierry Gillier
• Founded: 1997, Paris
• Headquarters: Paris, France
• Manufacturing: largely in Europe; mixes ateliers and larger facilities
• Price tier: contemporary designer — accessible luxury
• Market position: designer house with strong fragrance identity

Collections & signatures

Zadig & Voltaire runs classic ready-to-wear drops, leather and knit capsules, accessories, and a tight perfume lineup that funnels the brand’s vibe into scent. Fragrances often mirror the clothes: cozy, edgy, and layered. The perfume range is compact and easy to explore, so fans often pick a signature and stick with it.

• This is Her! – 2017 – warm, floral-gourmand with a chic, intimate feel.
• This is Him! – 2017 – woody-spicy, modern and relaxed.

House style & materials

The brand’s scent palette leans toward warm ambers, soft woods, leather accents and sweet gourmand touches that match its cashmere and leather style. Fragrances come in standard spray formats like EDP, usually in neat, graphic bottles that echo the label’s pared-back attitude. Packaging is stylish and gift-ready, with an urban-meets-luxe look. There’s no broad refill program widely promoted, so the bottles are made to be kept as part of the aesthetic.

Audience, pairing & buyer tips

Zadig & Voltaire suits people who love fashion with attitude — from beginners to scent fans who like a clear signature. Scents lean unisex but often skew evening and cool-weather friendly. Layering works well: wear the same scent on pulse points and a light spritz on a scarf for extra lift. If you like warm vanilla and rose, try This is Her!; if you enjoy spicy woods and leather, start with This is Him!; for a more casual edge, pair a light spritz with wool or denim.