Zara 2021 EDP

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Creatively Shanghai

by Jo Malone

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Zara Creatively Shanghai is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Jo Malone. Creatively Shanghai opens with Mandarin, settles into a heart of Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Cedar. Zara's Creatively Shanghai carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A divisive Jo Malone creation for Zara. Prepare for intensely authentic, juicy mandarin orange, but be warned: for some, the cardamom and wood conjure up floor cleaner or worse. Test before you commit, unless you're into that sort of thing.
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Creatively Shanghai Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic by Guerlain
2%
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mandarin100%
Heartas listed
Cardamom100%
Baseas listed
Cedar100%

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 summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

This is a versatile, albeit casual-leaning, scent. While some find its clean citrus suitable for the office or a refresh after sport, its sometimes potent opening and less-than-subtle nature might be too much for formal events or intimate dates.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Creatively Shanghai opens with a bang, a hyper-realistic burst of mandarin orange zest, so juicy you can almost taste it. This bright citrus top is quickly warmed and deepened by a prominent, piquant cardamom, which adds some complex spice without veering into outright gourmand territory. As it settles, a clean cedar base emerges, grounding the lively top notes and preventing it from becoming overly sweet, leaving a woodily spiced citrus embrace.

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