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Zara

Ebony Wood Elixir

Perfumer: Jo Malone

2024UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

8.4/ 10
Community score
34 ratings
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Zara Ebony Wood Elixir is a unisex scent with a fresh, citrusy surface over a woody, spicy and lightly creamy character.

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Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.

How does it perform?

From 33 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
9.0 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

88% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Fruity
  5. Sweet
  6. Spicy
  7. Woody
  8. Oriental

What does Ebony Wood Elixir smell like?

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer a small minority. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works for evenings too.

The notes read as one whole: cedar, ebony and gaiac wood build the woody body, oakmoss adds an earthy depth and pink pepper brings spice. Fresh and floral touches lighten it, while fruity and sweet accords soften the edges. Sospiro Contralto and Boadicea the Victorious 1907 have a close profile.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 33%
    Autumn
  • 27%
    Winter
  • 27%
    Spring
  • 12%
    Summer
  • Casual
    27%
  • Daytime
    24%
  • Evening
    20%
  • Nighttime
    15%
  • Office
    12%

Least picked for the office.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026