Royal Vanilla
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Oriental
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Which Should You Buy?
If only Mancera had been brave enough to make a vanilla beast without the Rose-Vanilla DNA, rather than playing it safe with another crowd-pleaser that splits opinion. The brutal opening makes this a risky blind buy.
Divisive, especially compared to its original formulation, Zara Oriental is now a faint, fleeting gourmand. It's affordable, sure, but you'll be reapplying constantly to catch that caramel-vanilla warmth.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 11% |
| Floral | 34% | 36% |
| Fruity | 8% | 2% |
| Green | 7% | 4% |
| Sweet | 30% | 34% |
| Warm | 7% | 6% |
| Woody | 6% | 5% |
| Earthy | 11% | 10% |
| Animalic | 8% | 10% |
| Fresh | 16% | 13% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its beastly performance, especially the initial harshness, makes it unsuitable for professional settings. However, its bold and sweet profile is perfect for making an impression on a date or for cooler weather casual outings, though perhaps a bit much for formal events.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and poor to moderate longevity, especially in newer formulations, make it less suitable for formal or active occasions where stronger projection is desired. However, its soft, sweet nature makes it perfect for casual wear, relaxed evenings, or even in an office setting where a subtle scent is preferred.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Sweet, Powdery accords and Rose, Caramel notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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