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Captivating Vanilla

by Jérôme Epinette

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Zara Captivating Vanilla is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Jérôme Epinette. Captivating Vanilla opens with Sugar Cane and Pineapple, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Plum, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Vanilla. Zara's Captivating Vanilla carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A truly 'captivating' vanilla that punches well above its price tag. This Zara gem defies expectations, delivering a sophisticated, complex scent that's widely loved for its balance and grown-up sweetness, though a few find it a bit too mature.
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  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
  • Sophisticated
  • Sweet
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Captivating Vanilla Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Sugar Cane64%
Pineapple36%
Heartas listed
Jasmine54%
Plum46%
Baseas listed
Vanilla65%
Cedar35%

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 Summer
Also Works:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

This fragrance strikes a good balance for many settings; it's sweet and warm enough for dates and casual wear but sophisticated enough for evenings. While some highlight its excellent projection, it's not overpowering, making it suitable for an office with a lighter hand.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

About

Captivating Vanilla opens with a vibrant, juicy burst of pineapple and shimmering sugar cane, quickly evolving into a rich heart of luscious plum and creamy jasmine. The foundation is a beautifully balanced vanilla, not overly sweet or juvenile, gracefully enhanced by a subtle, grounding cedar. It's a modern, rounded interpretation of vanilla, far from the usual 'cupcake' territory.

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