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Thursday, September 24, 2015

Zig Zag by Zsa Zsa Gabor c1969

Zig Zag by Zsa Zsa Gabor: launched in 1969.








The fragrance was available in the following products:
  • Parfum
  • Parfum Spray Mist
  • Parfum Bath Oil

Fragrance Composition:



So what does it smell like? It is classified as a spicy green floral fragrance for women.
  • Top notes: bergamot, lemon, mandarin, orange, pepper, bitter orange, basil, rosemary and tarragon.
  • Middle notes: rose, jasmine, lily of the valley, spices and white flowers. 
  • Base notes: orris and patchouli.


Vogue, 1969:
" And in a clear squared bottle, in a velvety grey box with ZZ on the base — a brand-new perfume called Zig Zag. It's from the Gabor called Zsa Zsa, and it is very very zexy."

Playgirl, 1976:
"Zig Zag" Parfum Created exclusively for Zsa Zsa. Renowned as the most exciting perfume in all of Europe. "

Fate of the Fragrance:


Zig Zag was originally launched in 1969 in association with Houbigant, discontinued around 1979, and re-launched in 1999 by Dana.



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