28 community ratings

San Francisco

2014MenModern

7.2/ 10

Community score
28 ratings

Zara San Francisco is a men's fragrance that sets the soft florals of jasmine and violet against the fresh, fruity lift of yuzu; it suits daily wear and the office, and it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Plenty say it suits a meeting and a coffee break alike.

How does it perform?

From 29 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.7 /10

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

Sillage

6.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.2 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

79% 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

Jasmine Cedar Yuzu Frankincense Musk Violet Vanilla Pepper Rhubarb

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Powdery

What does San Francisco smell like?

Taken as a whole, the scent reads fresh and floral. Yuzu and rhubarb add a fruity brightness, while pepper brings a spicy edge. Jasmine and violet lend a powdery softness, vanilla adds sweetness, and cedar gives a woody base. Frankincense and musk stay in the background, and the overall feel is slightly synthetic.

Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters place it in daytime and office settings, followed by leisure, with fewer choosing evening or a night out. It is meant for men. Lalique Le Baiser and La Rive Look of Woman Violet have a close profile.