Zara 2023 Parfum

F ££ Statement

Balade De Figuer

by Jo Malone

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Zara Balade De Figuer is a Parfum launched in 2023, created by Jo Malone. Balade De Figuer opens with Grapefruit, Fig Leaf, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Milk, Petitgrain, Iris, and Tobacco, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Vetiver, and Muscenone. Zara's Balade De Figuer carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Divisive and complex, this Zara-Jo Malone collaboration is a surprisingly sophisticated fig, vetiver, and tobacco journey. It's not a crowd-pleaser and has some strong opinions, but for those who get it, it's a unique standout.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Clean
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Balade De Figuer Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual

With long-lasting longevity and moderate sillage, it works well for casual wear and dates where a unique, subtly bold scent is appreciated. It's a bit too complex and potentially polarising for formal events or the gym, but could pass in a relaxed office setting.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Opens with a lively burst of grapefruit and tangerine, quickly met by the green sharpness of fig leaf. The heart unfolds into a creamy, slightly sweet fig with a prominent, almost smoky tobacco leaf, underpinned by the delicate powderiness of iris. It settles into a warm, woody base of vetiver and muscenone, which contributes a clean, skin-like musk.

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