ZANNIS Fragrances Channels Athletic Drive into Limited-Edition EIGHT WAY
The worlds of luxury fragrance, professional sports and community service come together in EIGHT WAY, a new limited-edition Eau de Parfum from ZANNIS Fragrances.
Part of the brand’s Pulse Collection, EIGHT WAY was created in collaboration with professional basketball player Antwan Scott, an AND1 and Harlem Globetrotters standout known to fans as “basketball’s eighth wonder.” The fragrance draws inspiration from the energy, focus and perseverance that have shaped Scott’s life both on and off the court.
ZANNIS Fragrances describes itself as a science-driven luxury fragrance house and the creator of Olfactory Neurodesign™, an approach that explores the connection between scent, emotion and experience. Its Pulse Collection is engineered around the concepts of rhythm, movement and clarity.
EIGHT WAY opens with the invigorating warmth of ginger root and the brightness of Calabrian bergamot before transitioning into fresh green vetiver leaf. Geranium leaf, amberwoods and cashmere musks round out the composition, producing a scent intended to evoke strength, confidence and momentum.
“EIGHT WAY was designed to capture the energy, discipline and unstoppable spirit of elite athletes—a tribute to those who conquer every challenge with unwavering determination,” said Dr. John Zannis.
The fragrance’s inspiration extends beyond Scott’s accomplishments as an athlete. A graduate and former basketball player at Wake Forest University, Scott carried the school’s Pro Humanitate ethos—meaning “for humanity”—back to his hometown of New Bern, North Carolina.
There, he founded the Eight Way Center, a youth training facility that provides multi-sport instruction, fitness access and after-school programming for local children. What began as a personal passion project has since developed into a nonprofit organization serving the next generation of young athletes.
Scott’s vision traces back to a chance encounter with Wake Forest basketball legend Rodney Rogers at a Michael Jordan basketball camp. That experience helped inspire his path in basketball and, ultimately, his commitment to creating similar opportunities for young people in his community.
With each bottle of EIGHT WAY sold, ZANNIS Fragrances will direct a portion of the proceeds to the Eight Way Center. The partnership transforms a fragrance inspired by athletic discipline into tangible support for children pursuing their own goals.
The EIGHT WAY collection also includes a luxury soy wax candle inspired by the sporty fragrance. Hand-poured with natural soy wax for a clean, even burn, the candle blends crisp freshness and clean woods with cool mineral notes to create an invigorating yet controlled atmosphere. Designed for workspaces, studios and other performance-focused environments, it delivers a long-lasting scent that feels sharp, modern and intentional. Rather than serving as a traditional comfort candle, EIGHT WAY is engineered to energize a room and encourage clarity, readiness and focus.
EIGHT WAY is available through the ZANNIS Fragrances website
