Zara 2018 Edp

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Femme

Zara Femme is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. The fragrance opens with Peony and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Sandalwood and Tonka Bean, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Musk, and Vanilla.

Our verdict on Femme: Favourite

Zara Femme is a surprisingly divisive cheapie; some adore its creamy, powdery vanilla as a cozy everyday scent, while others dismiss it as generic, too masculine, or even headache-inducing. Its poor longevity is a consistent sticking point, regardless of its budget-friendly appeal.
  • Cozy
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Warm
  • Feminine
Femme Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13%
Floral 19%
Fruity 2%
Green 3%
Sweet 35%
Warm 7%
Woody 17%
Earthy 10%
Animalic 8%
Fresh 14%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its soft sillage and low longevity make it ideal for office and casual wear, where it won't offend. The warm, creamy accords lend themselves well to casual and date settings, though its lack of projection limits its impact for formal events.

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About

Opens with a fleeting, fresh burst of peony and bergamot, quickly softening into a heart of creamy sandalwood and warm tonka. The drydown unveils a delicate embrace of powdery vanilla and musk, with a subtle earthy whisper of patchouli. It's a soft, rounded composition that aims for comfort over complexity.