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Queen Nzinga by Marissa Zappas is a fragrance for women and men. Queen Nzinga was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Marissa Zappas. The fragrance features Tamarind, Amber and Geranium. This perfume is an olfactive portrait of Queen Nzinga (1583-1663) of the Ndongo and Matamba Kingdoms in present-day Angola. Queen Nzinga was a brilliant military strategist and true queen of the people, often fighting on the front lines in battle. Her troops defeated the Portuguese colonists on multiple occasions. The notes reflect her complexity, regality and warmth. Queen Nzinga is a uniquely seductive bright amber fragrance with a slightly powdery and warm dry down.
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Leans unisex
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