The Perfume Library

02 Cold Caramel

7.7

Zara · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Zara 02 Cold Caramel is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance with a creamy, powdery softness. It opens with spices and caramel together, the spices keeping the caramel's sweetness from turning heavy. In the heart, Tahitian orchid and tonka bean add a floral, creamy smoothness. The base of amber and Bourbon vanilla settles it onto a warm, woody, oriental footing. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good and consider it good value, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Its sweet build suggests cooler weather. It is marketed as a men's scent, but the gourmand and powdery side gives it a warmth that can read as unisex.

Captivating Memories - Unexpected Joy

6.9

Zara · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zara Captivating Memories - Unexpected Joy is a fresh, floral and lightly fruity women's fragrance, sweet only in moderation and airy in feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. It is classed as a women's fragrance and suits anyone who wants a light, clean trail through the day. The scent is built from magnolia, neroli, bergamot and cedar. Bergamot and neroli bring the freshness, magnolia forms the floral core, and cedar adds a soft woody balance behind them. The synthetic and sweet accords give it a bright, modern feel. Juliette Has A Gun Magnolia Bliss and Avon Incandessence Glow have a close profile.

Captivating Memories - Reflecting Celebrations

7.0

Zara · 2022

Citrus · Sweet · Synthetic

Zara Captivating Memories - Reflecting Celebrations is a women's fragrance built on palo santo, orange zest and grapefruit, pairing bright citrus with wood. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote counts are small, so those figures are only a rough guide. Voters place it mostly in leisure, business and daily wear, with some picking evening and night out as well. It reads as feminine. Citrus leads: orange zest and grapefruit give a sharp, bright feel, while palo santo anchors it with a woody, resinous base. Sweet and spicy accents soften the edges, and powdery and earthy touches stay in the background. Zadig & Voltaire This Is Really Him! and Penhaligon's Marylebone Wood have a close profile.

Deep Temptation

8.1

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Zara Deep Temptation pairs blood orange, saffron and jasmine in a fresh, sweet and spicy women's fragrance. The notes read as one blend rather than in layers. Blood orange brings a fruity brightness, while coriander and saffron add spice. Jasmine softens them, and amber with dark woods adds a sweet, resinous depth. Immortelle, violet leaf and mineral notes give it an earthy, slightly synthetic edge. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes split evenly between daily, leisure and evening wear, with night out and business close behind. Zara Magnificent Black and Penhaligon's Halfeti Cedar have a close profile.

Iris Veil

8.2

Zara · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Zara Iris Veil is a fresh, floral and softly sweet women's fragrance built around pink peony and iris. Iris and pink peony set a floral frame. Blond woods dry it out slightly, while marshmallow adds sweetness and a creamy texture. A powdery side runs through the accords; the scent isn't heavy and reads clean and fresh. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. It reads as a feminine fragrance. Le Blanc Iris and Jo Malone Iris & White Musk have a close profile.

Classic 12.0

6.2

Zara

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara Classic 12.0 is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, sweetened by green and woody touches. Bergamot and apple set the first impression, while lavender, green notes and cardamom add an aromatic, lightly spiced edge. Nutmeg, cedarwood and moss build a woody base, and vanilla, tonka bean, amber and musk pull the scent towards a soft, sweet finish. The floral and aquatic sides stay in the background. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it sits close to the skin rather than filling a room. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Zara Extreme 12.0 and Zara Night pour Homme II have a close profile.

Tonka Temptation

8.0

Zara · 2026

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Zara Tonka Temptation is a sweet, creamy, gourmand fragrance presented as masculine. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, and they rate its value for money highly. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are not yet firm. Cardamom, tonka bean and vanilla read as one blend. Tonka and vanilla sweeten it and give it a creamy body, while cardamom adds a spicy edge. Powdery and faintly smoky sides stay in the background, and a synthetic feel gives it a modern tone.

True Leather Women

7.0

Zara · 2020

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Zara True Leather Women is a smoky, spicy women's fragrance led by leather and saffron, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the small number of votes means these figures are not firm. No clear lean towards a season or occasion shows. Saffron opens, amber sits in the heart, and leather and musk form the base. The spicy, resinous side rests on a leathery, animal foundation, with woody, earthy and smoky accords adding roughness and a fresh, green touch lightening it. Azha Black Ruby and Swiss Arabian Nawaf have a close profile.

Radiant Bloom

7.9

Zara · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara Radiant Bloom is a fresh, lightly sweet men's fragrance built on citrus and floral notes, suited to leisure time and everyday wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters lean towards leisure, daily and office use, while sport and night-out wear trail behind. Calvin Klein CK One Gold and Massimo Dutti Bohemian Musk have a close profile. Bergamot gives it a bright citrus lift, jasmine carries the floral side, and gaiac wood adds a woody base. The fresh, floral character leads, softened by sweet, creamy and spicy touches, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through it.

Whipped Coffee

6.2

Zara · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Zara Whipped Coffee is a sweet, gourmand fragrance for women, built on musk, chocolate and cappucino. The notes have no top, heart and base split and read as one whole: chocolate and cappucino carry the sweetness, while musk softens it into a powdery, creamy base. A synthetic sheen runs alongside. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so this is only a rough guide. Value for money is rated well. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. Al Rehab Choco Musk and Fragrance World Creme of Clouds have a close profile.

Oud Vibrant Leather Extreme

8.1

Zara · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Zara Oud Vibrant Leather Extreme is a men's fragrance that sets a bright opening of bergamot and apple against a dark, smoky base of labdanum, patchouli and oud. Bergamot, apple and davana give the top a fruity, spicy lift. Jasmine and frankincense add a resinous softness in the heart, while labdanum, patchouli and oud pull the base towards woody, leathery and smoky territory. The overall impression is sweet and oriental, with a synthetic sheen. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small. The overall rating is high and it is considered good value. It is classed as a masculine fragrance. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Oud (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

002 Astral Veil

8.1

Zara · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zara 002 Astral Veil is a fresh, floral scent, classed as a men's fragrance, that sets fruity sweetness over a woody, creamy base. It opens with mandarin orange, cardamom and lily of the valley, reading fresh, lightly fruity and floral at first. Sandalwood and hedione form the heart, and cashmeran and musk settle underneath, carrying the scent into a soft, creamy woodiness. The synthetic accord gives it a clean, smooth character. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good, though the sample is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its value for money is also rated highly. Kenzo Jeu d'Amour (Eau de Parfum) and Burberry Her Blossom have a close profile.

Zara Men — Day Collection: 03 Floating Around

7.1

Zara

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara Men — Day Collection: 03 Floating Around is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built around apple, ambroxan and lavender. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, though few voters have rated it, so treat that with some caution. It suits those who want something light that stays close to the skin, and it is positioned as a men's scent. Apple brings a fruity freshness, lavender adds a floral, powdery side, and ambroxan lays a woody, synthetic base beneath them. Sweet and creamy touches soften the freshness a little. Zara Lasting Desire and Room 1015 Sonic Flower have a close profile.

Fabulous Sweet

7.9

Zara

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Zara Fabulous Sweet is a floral, fruity women's fragrance built on a sweet, creamy base of vanilla, patchouli and tonka bean. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and its value for money is rated high. Voters pick it most for leisure and evenings, then for nights out, with daily and office wear further behind. It reads clearly feminine. It opens with pink pepper, mandarin orange and pear, a fresh, lightly fruity start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, tuberose and coconut water add a soft floral note. In the dry-down, vanilla, patchouli and tonka bean take over, turning the scent sweeter and leaving a warm, gourmand, creamy trail. Michalsky Michalsky Berlin II for Women and Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal by Night have a close profile.

Vibrant Leather Metal

7.4

Zara

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Golden Decade Summer

7.3

Zara

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara Golden Decade Summer is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance built around grapefruit, floral notes and sandalwood. It reads as a single piece: grapefruit brings a bright citrus lift, floral notes soften it, and sandalwood sets a woody base. Fresh and citrus accords lead, while the fruity and sweet sides stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted, so that picture is tentative. Voters rate it very well for the price. It is positioned as a women's fragrance.

Ylang Supreme

7.3

Zara · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara Ylang Supreme is a fresh, citrusy floral made for women, and it has been discontinued. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good, though few have rated longevity, so that is only a loose guide. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is hard to say when it suits best. Ylang-ylang and orange blossom set the floral, sweet core, while sandalwood settles them onto a soft, creamy, woody base. Fresh, green and citrus accords keep it light, fruity and gourmand touches add sweetness, and spicy and powdery sides give it some depth.

Classic 5.0

6.5

Zara

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zara Classic 5.0 is a fresh, fruity men's fragrance with sweet, floral and spicy touches. Its notes are leather, patchouli, apple, geranium and blackcurrant. Apple and blackcurrant carry the fruity freshness, geranium adds a floral edge, and leather with patchouli brings a woody, spicy depth. The sweetness stays present, and the whole has a distinctly synthetic feel. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough picture. It suits someone who wants a light, uncomplicated scent. Zara Extreme 5.0 and Jaguar Classic Red have a close profile.

Captivating Memories - Energy Vibes

6.6

Zara · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara Captivating Memories - Energy Vibes is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that pairs floral and green tones with a light woody backdrop. Bergamot and mint bring the coolness, while jasmine adds a soft floral note. Lavender contributes a green, faintly spicy edge, and cedar, myrrh and musk form a smooth woody base behind it all. A synthetic facet also shows in the accords. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the small number of votes makes that a loose guide. Its light, airy character suits an easy everyday scent. Chopard Heaven (Eau de Toilette) and Miro Infinity have a close profile.

Orange Honey

8.0

Zara

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara Orange Honey is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance built around neroli, orange blossom and orchid. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Its value for money is rated highly. It is classed as a feminine scent. The scent reads as a whole: neroli and orange blossom give it a fresh, citrusy floral character, and orchid softens it. The accords also carry a fruity and sweet side, but it stays light and bright rather than turning heavy.

Royal Fressia

7.5

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Zara Royal Fressia is a women's fragrance that sets the fresh, floral character of freesia on a sweet, powdery and slightly creamy base. The scent is built from freesia, spicy notes and woody notes. The fresh floral side comes first, with sweetness and a powdery softness wrapped around it; the spicy and woody accords stay in the background and add a light warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters pick it most for daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening and night out less often. It reads as calm, clean and soft, and distinctly feminine.

Vibrant Leather Mood

6.1

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Zara Vibrant Leather Mood is a spicy, woody men's fragrance built around amber, saffron and frankincense. The scent moves as one piece, without a clear top-to-base split. Amber and saffron set a warm spice, frankincense adds a resinous depth, and woods carry the body. A fresh, citrusy lift and green, fruity touches lighten the spice, while a sweet, powdery side softens it. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. It reads masculine, and its fougère structure suits those who like a classic men's profile. Ishtara Gilgamesh and Victoria's Secret Golden Mandarin Saffron have a close profile.

C'est la rose

7.7

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Zara C'est la rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built on rose, pink pepper and gaiac wood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. The vote counts are small, so treat those ratings as a rough guide. No clear season or occasion stands out. Rose leads and carries the floral side, while pink pepper adds a lively, spicy edge. Gaiac wood sets it on a woody base, and the sweet, powdery touches keep it soft. The overall impression is fresh, gentle and centred on rose. Fueguia 1833 Juan Manuel and Hermès Twilly d'Hermès Eau Poivrée have a close profile.

Dark Desert Nightfall Intense

7.1

Zara · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Woody

Zara Dark Desert Nightfall Intense is a sweet, gourmand men's scent with a powdery, creamy character. Its longevity and sillage are rated good by those who voted, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It is classed as a men's fragrance. The top opens with bergamot, coconut powder and pink pepper. The heart brings Palo Santo, peach blossom and heliotrope, and the base settles on Bourbon vanilla, cedar leaf and Amberever® for a woody footing. Hermetica Sandalsun and Mugler Angel Stellar have a close profile.