11 community ratings

Rio de Janeiro

MenModern

6.7/ 10

Community score
11 ratings

Zara Rio de Janeiro is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that pairs aquatic coolness with a green edge, and it leans towards easy daytime wear.

Compare

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

How does it perform?

From 15 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.4 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.1 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

5.8 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

55% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Brazilian mint

Aquatic notes Sandalwood Cardamom Juniper berry Lemon Cypress Moss Ambergris

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Aquatic
Green
Fruity
Synthetic
Spicy

What does Rio de Janeiro smell like?

Voters mostly point to daily wear, leisure and the office, with sport close behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays near the skin rather than filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so these impressions are tentative.

Lemon and Brazilian mint carry the brightness, while the aquatic notes push it towards a watery feel. Cardamom and juniper berry add a light spiciness, and cypress and moss keep the green side going. Sandalwood and ambergris give the whole blend a soft woody base.