Zara 2022 EDP

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Captivatingly Paris

by Jo Malone

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Zara Captivatingly Paris is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Jo Malone. Captivatingly Paris opens with Pear, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk. Zara's Captivatingly Paris carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Captivatingly Paris is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Some find it a youthful, fresh take on rose, while others are utterly bored or put off by a perceived synthetic edge. It's a crowd-pleaser for some, a scrubber for others.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Feminine
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Elegant
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Captivatingly Paris Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pear100%
Heartas listed
Rose100%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its fresh and inoffensive character, make it suitable for casual daytime wear and the office. It's not quite bold or luxurious enough for formal events or a standout date night, and while fresh, it lacks the invigorating kick for sport.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Opening with a sweet, juicy burst of pear, Captivatingly Paris quickly introduces a dewy, almost jammy rose. It steers clear of anything too traditional, instead opting for a lighter, more modern interpretation. The dry down is a soft, clean musk, which rounds out the fruity-floral heart, leaving a delicate skin scent.

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