The Perfume Library

Ganache Tonka

7.7

Zara

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Zara Ganache Tonka is a gourmand fragrance for men, pairing fresh citrus with the sweetness of cocoa and tonka bean. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Bergamot gives it a bright citrus lift, while cocoa and vanilla sweeten it. Cardamom adds a light spice, and tonka bean, sandalwood and musk leave a powdery, creamy woodiness.

Gardenia (2021) (Eau de Parfum) / Zara Bloom 02 - Gardenia (2021) (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Zara · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zara Gardenia / Zara Bloom 02 - Gardenia is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, fruity side. Gardenia and orange blossom carry the floral part, peach and raspberry bring the fruity sweetness, and coffee adds a gourmand depth throughout. Powdery and creamy tones soften it, and there is a synthetic edge among the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use also getting votes. It is rated well for value. Zara Gardenia All-Over and Prada Candy Gloss have a close profile.

Scent#1

7.5

Zara · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zara Scent#1 is a woody men's fragrance that sets spice, leather and smoke against a fresh, green backdrop. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter next. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. Cardamom gives a spicy first impression, violet adds a soft floral touch, and leather carries the smoky, earthy side. Fresh and green accords keep the whole thing light. Hermès Bel Ami Vétiver and Massimo Dutti White Santal have a close profile.

Amber in Bloom

7.7

Zara · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Zara Amber in Bloom is a sweet, creamy floral-oriental that pairs the warmth of amber with full jasmine and tuberose blooms, made for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind and summer rarely chosen. It suits evenings and nights out as well as daily wear, and it reads feminine. The scent stays floral and sweet from start to finish. Jasmine and tuberose form the blooming heart, while amber and cashmeran give it a warm, woody, lightly spicy base. A powdery, creamy feel keeps it soft. Its profile is close to Michael Kors Sexy Amber and Avon A Marriage of Jasmine & Tuberose.

Hypnotic Vanilla Bloom

7.8

Zara · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Zara Hypnotic Vanilla Bloom is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance that sets vanilla orchid and pear blossom on a soft base of cashmere wood. Vanilla orchid and pear blossom read together: a floral, fruity sweetness leads, softened by gourmand and creamy accords. Cashmere wood adds a woody depth, while the spicy and oriental touches stay in the background and carry the scent into a powdery warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend fall, winter and spring, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure time, with evenings also in the mix. Most voters find it feminine and modern.

Marshmallow Addiction

6.4

Zara

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zara Marshmallow Addiction is a sweet, fresh and fruity women's fragrance built from fruits, blossoms, musk and vanilla. The notes are not split into top, heart and base, so it reads as one whole from start to finish. Fruits and blossoms give it a fresh, lightly juicy face, vanilla brings the sweetness, and musk softens it and keeps it smooth. A synthetic texture also shows among the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither leaves a heavy trail nor disappears quickly. Most voters choose it for leisure and daytime wear, with fewer picking it for work or evenings. It is rated as good value for money. Rothenstein DéjàVu and Michael Kors Exotic Blossom have a close profile.

(Vetiverich)

7.6

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Zara (Vetiverich) is a fresh, green men's fragrance that sets bergamot and pear over a woody base of vetiver and cedarwood. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office better than evenings. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with citrusy bergamot, fruity pear and a touch of spicy saffron. Jasmine leaf and violet leaf bring a green heart, and the dry-down settles into dry, woody cedarwood and vetiver. Zara Lush Vetiver and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Bold Citrus have a close profile.

Hipster Oud

7.3

Zara

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Zara Hipster Oud is a floral, sweet and spicy women's fragrance built around red rose, orange blossom and saffron. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind and summer the least favoured. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, works at the office too, and is chosen less often for evenings and nights out. The floral side leads: red rose, orange blossom and lily of the valley give it a powdery, creamy softness. Blackcurrant adds a fruity sweetness, while pink pepper and saffron carry the spice. Amber and musk settle it onto a warm, woody and slightly animal base.

Ruby Infusion

7.6

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zara Ruby Infusion is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built around vanilla sugar, cotton candy and marshmallow. The candy-like notes set the tone: vanilla sugar and cotton candy give a creamy, powdery sweetness. Blackcurrant adds a fruity brightness, while floral notes form a soft backdrop. A fresh edge in the accords keeps it from turning heavy. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and daily wear and leisure are the occasions it leans towards. It reads feminine.

TOB/01 Tabac & Jazz

7.8

Zara · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Zara TOB/01 Tabac & Jazz is a masculine scent that pairs a sweet, gourmand character with a smoky, spicy woodiness. It opens with bergamot, pear and orange blossom, a bright and lightly fruity start. At the heart, rum and osmanthus carry the sweetness while sandalwood softens it. The base of tobacco, vanilla and cedarwood dries down into a resinous, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays with you through the day without filling the room. Voters rate it highly for the value it offers. Daniel Josier Ambre Tabac and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.

Virtuous Oud

7.5

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Zara Virtuous Oud is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic woody scent for men, leaning towards spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, autumn comes behind, and winter is the least chosen season. Business, daily wear and leisure are the most mentioned settings, with some votes for evening and night out as well. It opens with calone, lemon and bergamot for a bright start. The heart holds white oud, ambroxan, white musk, lavender and floral notes, and the oud stays light and clean rather than heavy. Vetiver, patchouli and sandalwood form a green, woody base. The fresh accord leads, while the spicy and synthetic touches stay in the background.

Vibrant Leather for Her (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Zara

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Zara Vibrant Leather for Her Eau de Parfum is a women's fragrance that sets the fresh, fruity brightness of pear and bergamot against leather and vanilla. Pear and bergamot give it a fresh, citrusy, fruity feel. Leather runs beneath that brightness as a leathery thread, while vanilla sweetens and softens the whole blend. A floral backdrop sits behind it, and a synthetic texture adds a modern tone. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer follows close behind. Daily wear, leisure and business get equal support, and most voters read it as feminine. Anna Sui Sky and Zara Orchid have a close profile.

Unexplored Noir

7.5

Zara · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Zara Unexplored Noir is a men's fragrance that sets a sweet, spicy character on a woody, powdery and smoky base. Longevity and projection are both moderate: it neither dominates the room nor fades quickly. It is classified as a men's perfume. Cardamom and pink pepper open with a spicy start. In the heart, cashmeran, iris, violet and pine tar build a powdery, smoky mood, while sandalwood, patchouli and caramel sweeten the base and add an earthy, resinous depth. Floris Islay and Olfactive Studio Chambre Noire have a close profile.

For Him

7.6

Zara

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara For Him is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance where grapefruit, lavender and vanilla sit side by side. Grapefruit brings brightness and citrus lift, while lavender and pepper add a spicy edge. Cedar lays down a woody base, and vanilla pulls everything toward a sweet, creamy, slightly powdery side. Floral and oriental touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters link it most with leisure and daily wear, with night out, business and evening following. It reads as a masculine fragrance. Dolce & Gabbana The One Gentleman and Moschino Couture! have a close profile.

Lisboa Colombo Avenida do Colegio Militar

8.0

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Zara Lisboa Colombo Avenida do Colegio Militar is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with an aquatic, green feel, suited to relaxed everyday wear. Most voters recommend summer and spring. Leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions, with some picking it for the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and it reads as masculine and modern. Green notes and lemon lead, softened by musk. Fresh, citrus, aquatic and green accords come first, while synthetic, spicy and woody touches stay in the background. Zara Lisboa and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Vibrant Leather & Violet Elixir

7.9

Zara · 2024

Floral · Green · Spicy

Waterlily Tea Dress Elixir

8.1

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Zara Man Blue Spirit Summer (2024)

7.5

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Zara Man Blue Spirit Summer is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, aquatic with a light fruity-sweet side, suited to sport and casual wear. Overall it leaves a bright, airy impression. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords lead, while fruity and sweet tones soften them. Sage and lavender give the coolness an aromatic frame, and tobacco adds a spicy, smoky shadow. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters choose it most for sport, leisure and daily wear, with office use not far behind. As a men's scent it reads as a relaxed, light pick for warm days. Zara Rhuigi and Jack&Jones Simply Iconic have a close profile.

Tender Amber Intense

7.5

Zara · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zara Tender Amber Intense is a sweet, resinous men's fragrance led by amber, exotic fruits and tuberose. Floral notes of tuberose, magnolia and rose sit over the amber, while exotic fruits, lemon and blackcurrant keep it fresh and fruity. Saffron adds spice, frankincense and labdanum bring resin, and cedar and cashmere wood give a woody base. Vanilla and musk soften the sweetness, and the accords carry a faint smoky, synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind; it is chosen mostly for daily and leisure wear, with evenings also fitting. It is classed as masculine. Zara Tender Amber and Maison Alhambra Rosso have a close profile.

A Perfume in Rose

8.0

Zara · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zara A Perfume in Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, and works best for everyday wear. It opens with pink pepper and pear, a lightly spicy, fruity start. The heart brings iris, ambrette seed and rose into a soft, powdery floral. The base of cedarwood, cashmere wood and musk sets it on a woody, creamy footing, with the sweetness kept light throughout. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the wearer rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, then fall; daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine and modern. It has been discontinued. Molinard Iris and Andrea Maack Neon Veil have a close profile.

Zara Woman Chocolate

6.5

Zara

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Zara Woman Chocolate is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter days; it has been discontinued. Chocolate comes first, then settles into vanilla and cocoa bean at the heart for a creamy sweetness. Amber and musk soften the base. Sweet and gourmand accords dominate, with powdery, spicy and fresh touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. Gaultier² (2005) and brudi Choco Musk have a close profile.

Red Temptation Summer

7.3

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zara Red Temptation Summer is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn well behind; it leans towards daily and leisure wear, though it also works for the office and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. George Gina & Lucy Think Wild and Fragrance World Lychee Fizz have a close profile to Zara Red Temptation Summer. As a whole the scent is fresh, floral and sweet. Lychee and raspberry set the fruity side, while rose and peony fill out the floral part. Praliné adds a gourmand sweetness, and amber and moss soften it from behind.

Fresh Sandalwood

7.1

Zara · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Zara Fresh Sandalwood is a light, fresh and citrusy men's fragrance set on a woody base, best suited to everyday wear in spring and summer. Sandalwood, musk and bergamot make up the scent as a whole: the bright citrus of bergamot meets a green freshness, while sandalwood and musk add a woody, creamy softness. There is a faint spicy touch and a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters point to spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads mostly masculine. Ted Baker Tour de Ted - Classic Green and Dana English Leather Black have a close profile.

Vibrant Leather Boisé

8.1

Zara · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Zara Vibrant Leather Boisé is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity note with a resinous, smoky woodiness. The scent is woody and resinous at its core: palo santo, labdanum, frankincense and myrrh build a spicy, lightly smoky body. Fresh and fruity accords lift it, while sweetness and an oriental warmth soften it. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through the overall impression. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. It is presented as a men's fragrance. Its value for money is rated very highly. Amouage Luban Al Akhdar and Gucci The Heart of Leo have a close profile.