Zara 2011 EDP

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Black Peony

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Zara Black Peony is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011. Black Peony opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Peony, Freesia, and Peach, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Vanilla. Zara's Black Peony carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A beautifully airy floral with subtle sweetness and creamy musk, Black Peony is a versatile everyday scent that feels far more expensive than its price tag. Luminous, elegant, and quietly charming-perfect for understated allure.
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  • Romantic
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Modern
  • Clean
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Black Peony Eau de Parfum bottle
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Peony41%
Freesia34%
Peach25%
Baseas listed
Vanilla67%
Sandalwood33%

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:
Winter

The luminous floral-fruity heart and airy musk make Black Peony shine in spring and fall, when moderate temperatures let its freshness and gentle sweetness radiate. In summer it can feel cloying in heat, while its moderate warmth and powdery base give some comfort in winter but lack deep richness.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and non-intrusive sweetness make it ideal for office, daytime, and casual settings. The soft floral aura is romantic for dates, but its lack of gravitas and projection keep it less suited for formal or athletic occasions.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Black Peony Eau de Parfum opens with a fresh burst of bergamot and juicy cherry, quickly enveloped by a lush bouquet of dewy peony, freesia, and creamy gardenia. The heart is both playful and refined, never cloying, as delicate florals mingle with hints of peach and apricot. A soft, powdery drydown of vanilla, sandalwood, and clean musk lingers close to the skin, imparting a gentle sweetness and understated warmth. The whole effect is effortlessly feminine and modern, making it an easy favorite for any day when you want to feel polished yet approachable.

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