The Perfume Library

Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Zara Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent with a sweet edge, leaning towards spring and summer days and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer or spring, with autumn far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most common settings, and sport gets votes too. Most voters call it masculine or modern, though a fair number find it feminine. As a whole it carries the bright citrus of bergamot and mandarin orange. Ginger adds a light sharpness, while blackcurrant brings a fruity sweetness. Orange blossom softens the mix, and tonka bean and amber lay a warm, sweet base underneath.

Rich/Warm/Addictive (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Zara · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Vetiver Pamplemousse (Eau de Parfum) / N°01 Vetiver Pamplemousse

8.2

Zara · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Zara Vetiver Pamplemousse / N°01 Vetiver Pamplemousse Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built on mandarin orange, grapefruit and vetiver, leaning towards the warmer months. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn well behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, and it sits comfortably on either. The scent is fresh and green throughout. Mandarin orange and grapefruit bring a fruity, slightly tart citrus brightness. Vetiver lays a dry, woody base under it, grounding the freshness without turning it sweet.

Sand Desert at Sunset

8.0

Zara · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Zara Sand Desert at Sunset is a warm, sweet men's fragrance built around cinnamon, tonka bean and chocolate. The scent stays sweet and gourmand from start to finish. Cinnamon and orange add a spicy warmth, while tonka bean and chocolate turn it creamy. Cedarwood and frankincense lay a woody base underneath, and iris softens the richness a little. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and lean towards evenings and nights out. It is labelled masculine, yet a good share of voters read it as feminine, so it doesn't sit neatly on one side. Zara Nocturnal Life and Armaf Radical Brown have a close profile.

Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes Intense

8.3

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Zara Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes Intense is a modern men's fragrance that pairs fresh citrus and fruit with a sweet, spicy and creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while few choose winter. It is used mostly for leisure and daily wear, with a place in the office too. It reads masculine and modern. Bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange give it a bright citrus start, with blackcurrant adding a soft fruity side. Ginger carries the spice, while tonka bean and orange blossom push the scent towards something sweet and creamy. Amber, labdanum and musk form a warm, soft base.

Vibrant Leather (2018) (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Zara · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Zara Vibrant Leather is a masculine scent built on leather and patchouli, brightened by lemon and bergamot; it has been discontinued. Bamboo and the citrus notes keep it fresh, while leather and patchouli pull it towards a woody, slightly smoky, leathery side. Fruity and sweet tones sit in the accords too, along with a synthetic sheen. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters call it masculine and modern. Zara Vibrant Leather Explosion and Montblanc Explorer Extreme have a close profile.

WO/01 Somewoody

8.0

Zara · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Zara WO/01 Somewoody is a sweet, spicy and woody fragrance for men, where floral and powdery touches settle into a warm, creamy oriental feel. It opens with lavender and cinnamon, while white blossoms, cedarwood and musk gather in the heart. The base of oud, amber and vanilla leaves a resinous, sweet warmth. There is a synthetic edge too, and the whole leans on a creamy powderiness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and few choose summer. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, then for leisure. Many voters call it masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Xerjoff Alexandria II and Niche 4 All Oriental Amber.

Ebony Wood (Eau de Parfum) / N°03 Ebony Wood

7.8

Zara · 2019

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Zara Ebony Wood / N°03 Ebony Wood Eau de Parfum is a woody, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter days best. Coffee and patchouli lead, while ebony, cypress and vetiver build a woody base. Pink pepper and clove add spice, and grapefruit keeps it slightly fresh. Fresh and sweet accords blend into a creamy softness, with a synthetic edge alongside. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling the room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It spreads across leisure, daily wear and evenings out. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits right in between.

Absolutely Dark

7.6

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Zara Absolutely Dark is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, suiting daily wear and relaxed days. Bergamot and mandarin orange bring a citrus freshness, while marine notes push it in an aquatic direction. Underneath, sandalwood, woods, amber and moss form a woody base; rose and orris root soften it, and tonka bean and cashmere add a light sweetness. There is a spicy edge, and the overall feel is a fresh, somewhat synthetic one. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is recommended for daily wear, leisure, sport and the office, with evenings and nights out far behind. It reads masculine and modern. Banderas The Icon for Men and Van Cleef & Arpels In New York have a close profile.

Red Temptation Women (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Zara

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Zara Red Temptation Women Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and spicy scent led by amber, jasmine and saffron. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and works for daily wear too. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and the feminine character prevails. Bitter orange and coriander add a spicy brightness, while musk and moss set a woody, powdery base underneath. Praliné sweetens the blend and jasmine carries the floral side. Its oriental build and synthetic touch leave a warm impression. Zara Red Temptation Elixir and Naomi Jon Bite Me have a close profile.

9.0

7.8

Zara · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Zara 9.0 is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance with a woody backbone; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Most see it as masculine, and some call it modern. Bergamot, coriander and juniper open fresh with a slight edge. Pepper, cardamom and iris in the heart add spice and a powdery softness. Vetiver, cedarwood and amber dry down woody, sweet and creamy. Zara Night pour Homme III and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Le Parfum have a close profile.

Intense/Dark/Exclusive

7.0

Zara · 2016

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Zara Intense/Dark/Exclusive is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green character against sweet, fruity and spicy touches. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards evening and leisure wear, and it can also be worn day to day or at the office. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine. Bergamot and apple give it a fresh, fruity start, while mint and basil carry the green side. Black pepper adds a spicy edge, and cashmere wood and tonka bean set a woody, sweet base. A synthetic note runs through the accords too. Its profile is close to Montblanc Présence and Hugo Boss Hugo Just Different.

Rose Gourmand Women

7.6

Zara

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Zara Rose Gourmand Women pairs Turkish rose with vanilla and tonka bean for a sweet, creamy, gourmand scent aimed at women. The rose leads, but its floral side stays soft: vanilla and tonka bean turn it creamy and sweet, while amberwood and white musk give it a warm, slightly powdery base. Oriental and synthetic tones run through the accords as well. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions, and leisure and daily wear not far behind. About half of voters read it as feminine. Zara Dark Romance and LPDO La Nuit Blanche have a close profile.

Sand Desert at Sunset Intense

8.4

Zara · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Zara Sand Desert at Sunset Intense is a sweet, gourmand and spicy men's fragrance that suits cold days and evening hours best. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out leading the occasions and leisure wear close behind. Both longevity and sillage are rated good, so it stays on skin for a long time and makes its presence felt around you. Votes for its character lean masculine and modern. The scent stays in a warm, soft register: cocoa, vanilla and tonka bean give the sweetness, cinnamon adds spice, and amber and cedarwood set it on a woody base. Bergamot and bitter orange take the edge off, while frankincense and myrrh leave a light resinous touch over the sweetness. Orris butter adds a powdery, creamy softness.

Cherry Smoothie

7.0

Zara

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Zara Cherry Smoothie is a sweet women's fragrance that opens with cherry, plum and almond and settles into vanilla and tonka bean. At the start, cherry and plum give a fruity sweetness that almond softens. In the heart, Peru balsam, hawthorn berry and heliotrope add a spicy, creamy and slightly smoky depth. The base of vanilla and tonka bean turns into a warm, gourmand sweetness with a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters find it feminine.

Warm Black

7.6

Zara

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Zara Warm Black is a sweet, spicy gourmand made for men, built around smoky tobacco and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out are the occasions it leans towards. Most voters find it masculine, though some read it as feminine. Tobacco and vanilla form the core, with ginger adding a spicy warmth. The sweet, gourmand side dominates, while woody, resinous and smoky tones sit behind it, along with a slightly synthetic edge. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) and François Delì Sweet Tobacco have a close profile.

Waterlily Tea Dress (Eau de Parfum) / N°02 Waterlily Tea Dress

7.6

Zara · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Zara Waterlily Tea Dress / N°02 Waterlily Tea Dress Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and green floral built on neroli and bergamot, with a light aquatic feel aimed at women. It lasts and projects at a moderate level. Most voters suggest summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads feminine, though a fair number of voters also call it modern. It opens with neroli and bergamot, a bright citrus note. In the heart, mint, sage and basil add a cool, herbal green edge. Ambroxan and musk soften the base into a clean, simple trail. Aquatic and synthetic tones shape the overall impression. Akro Breathe and Zara Popeline Blanche have a close profile.

For Him Red Edition (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Zara

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Zara For Him Red Edition Eau de Parfum is a sweet, fruity men's scent built around orange, amber and evernyl. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next, and it leans towards nights out and evenings while staying easy for leisure time. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. Fruity and sweet accords lead: orange gives a bright fruit note, and amber turns it warm and gourmand. Spicy and woody accords sit in the background, and a synthetic sheen rounds out the oriental feel. The scent reads as a single piece from start to finish.

Supreme Vanilla

7.6

Zara · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Zara Supreme Vanilla is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance with a powdery, creamy and slightly smoky side, suited best to fall and winter evenings. Bourbon vanilla, sugar and tonka bean form the sweet core. Iris and violet add a powdery feel, while cardamom brings a spicy touch. Cedarwood and ink pull it towards a woody, smoky side, and orange blossom softens the whole. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly read it as feminine. Zara Into the Gourmand - Number 4: Sweet Illusion and Guerlain Tonka Impériale have a close profile.

Antique Brown

8.0

Zara · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Zara Antique Brown is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance that sets amber, honey and vanilla beside tobacco and rum. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest fall and winter, and it is picked more often for evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though its modern side stands out too. It carries a fruity, spicy sweetness: apple and bergamot add some freshness while coconut water softens it. Praliné and vanilla give a creamy gourmand side, and honey and amber lay down a warm, oriental base. Parfums d'Elmar Zaya and Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Mâle have a close profile.

Amalfi Sunray (Eau de Parfum) / N°04 Amalfi Sunray

6.8

Zara · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Zara Amalfi Sunray / N°04 Amalfi Sunray Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent for spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with sport and office use also mentioned. It sits between masculine and feminine and reads modern. Mandarin orange and bergamot give it a bright, fresh citrus character. Orange blossom rounds that out with a soft floral note, while the fruity and sweet accords add light sweetness and a faint synthetic edge stays in the background.

Tender Amber

7.1

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara Tender Amber is a fresh, creamy men's fragrance that pairs the sweetness of amber and vanilla with exotic fruits and blackcurrant. The notes read as a single whole rather than in layers: amber and vanilla give it a creamy, sweet base, while blackcurrant and exotic fruits add a fruity brightness on top. Tuberose and rose bring a soft floral touch, and sandalwood and cedarwood tie it together with a woody line. Fresh, citrus and floral accords come through most clearly. Most voters suggest spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear are the most voted occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Modern and masculine are the leading character votes, though a fair number of voters find it feminine. Oribe Côte d'Azur and The Gate Golden Hour have a close profile.

Classic 8.0 / 8.0

7.3

Zara · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Zara Classic 8.0 / 8.0 is a fresh, floral and aquatic men's scent that suits spring and summer days and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business settings lead the occasions. It mostly reads as masculine and modern. The top carries violet, melon and peppermint, with lily of the valley and aquatic notes in the heart. Musk, cedarwood and amber settle underneath as a soft woody base, while green and fruity touches add a light sweetness. Adidas Pure Lightness and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Vibrant Leather Oud

7.0

Zara · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Zara Vibrant Leather Oud is a men's fragrance for spring and autumn days, pairing fresh citrus with smoky leather. Bergamot gives the scent a bright citrus lift, while leather and oud lay down a smoky, earthy, woody base. Amber and frankincense round it out with a spicy, oriental warmth. A synthetic edge also shows among its accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and classic. Thomas Kosmala Bliss in Paradise and Assaf Wild Colt have a close profile.