Zara 2022 EDT

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Candy Festival

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Zara Candy Festival is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2022. Candy Festival opens with Lemon, Melon, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Apricot and Pineapple, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Cedar. Zara's Candy Festival carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you, this isn't a sweet shop gourmand. Candy Festival is a surprisingly zesty, fresh, and slightly tropical summer scent that's a dead ringer for a certain designer classic. It's cheap, cheerful, and perfect for splashing on.
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  • Energetic
  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Feminine
  • Playful
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Candy Festival Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Blackcurrant34%
Melon34%
Lemon32%
Heartas listed
Pineapple54%
Apricot46%
Baseas listed
Cedar37%
Musk36%
Amber27%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its intimate sillage and weak longevity make it suitable for casual wear where it won't overpower, and its fresh, light character suits daytime activities. It's too subtle for formal events but its invigorating fruitiness works well for sport or relaxed outings.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Opening with a lively burst of lemon and a juicy splash of melon and blackcurrant, this fragrance immediately feels bright and invigorating. The heart brings in the sweet, tangy fruitiness of apricot and pineapple, giving it a tropical cocktail vibe. It dries down to a clean, understated base of musk, a hint of amber, and subtle cedar, losing some of its initial fruitiness for a more refined finish.

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