Finding a scent that feels unmistakably yours is no mean feat. Your go-to perfume isn’t just something that you spray and forget about. You want it to be a quiet expression of your personality without you having to say a word. You also want it to leave a magnetic trail that has people stopping you in the street to ask what you're wearing.
And if standing out matters to you, following the crowd won’t get you there. Signature scents aren’t discovered through wearing the most popular perfume of the moment. Instead, they’re found through taking a little risk. And what risk better to take for 2026 than opting for a scent from the other side of the English Channel? Enter: Zadig & Voltaire.
Zadig & Voltaire is somewhat of a French-girl elite fashion house. Famed for its rock 'n' roll (but always sophisticated) aesthetic, the label's fragrances have a distinctive appeal. They'e bold, addictive and have famous longevity, often lingering on clothes for days after being sprayed.
And as we’re now officially in winter (hello, darkness at 4:30pm), it’s a good time to find a signature scent that has a cosier, more hearty vibe. Luckily, Zadig & Voltaire has two scents that are poised to be your signature scent in 2026 and perfectly complement this colder time of year.
Zadig Eau de Parfum
New to the Parisian designer is this vegan namesake scent for women, created by renowned perfumers Amandine Clerc-Marie and Florian Gallo.
The wing-shaped bottle is one that you’ll want to display on your dressing table, too. It has the exact gothic vibe that the designer is famed for, with a jewel-like finish. Better yet, the spray nozzle can be unscrewed to refill the fragrance.
Top notes: Black and white sesame accord
Middle notes: Orange blossom
Base notes: Roasted vanilla, sandalwood
This is Her! Eau de Parfum
Delicate and sensual, This is Her! is an addictive floral and woody gourmand fragrance that encapsulates the signature scent of millions of chic Parisian women.
The bottle is a simple design with cracked edges to communicate the edginess of the brand without being overt – and it comes in white for ‘her’ and black for ‘him’.
Top notes: Pink pepper, jasmine sambac and silkwood blossom
Middle notes: Whipped cream, vanilla, chestnut
Base notes: Sandalwood, cashmere wood
What do the reviews say about Zadig & Voltaire perfume?
You don't just have to take our word for it; multiple fragrance buffs have left glowing reviews about Zadig & Voltaire fragrances online.
"I'm obsessed with this scent," one said about This is Her! "I got a tester of it and had to buy a full size. It has such a warm, cosy, distinctive smell."
"We bought this for our daughter for her wedding day," another said about Zadig. "It was new out, so she tried it on and walked about all day with it on to see if it suited her skin. She loved it. She said she could still smell it on her wrist the next morning before having her shower. So, it was a winner for her."
Anne Hathaway has recently been spotted wearing Zadig & Voltaire
Zadig & Voltaire is currently a steady feature in Anne Hathaway's wardrobe. Ever since the sequel to iconic Noughties film The Devil Wears Prada started filming in July this year, all eyes have been on the 43-year-old actress. She plays stressed out fashion assistant Andy Sachs, whose transformation into a chic dresser was a defining arc of the 2006 movie.
So, it makes sense why Anne’s outfits – and particularly the designers she is wearing – for the second flick are a source of fascination for millions of film fans. Among the designers in her wardrobe is none other than Zadig & Voltaire.
© GC ImagesThe Parisian fashion house has dressed Anne's feet in its Glimmer Wild Ankle Boots. The luxury treads are made from an embossed multicolour snakeskin-print leather, and have been worn by the actress on multiple occasions during the filming schedule.
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