Zara 2021 EDP

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Grapefruit Incense

by Jo Malone

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Zara Grapefruit Incense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Jo Malone. Grapefruit Incense opens with Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Grasse Rose Absolute, and dries down to a base of White Woods. Zara's Grapefruit Incense carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This isn't the grapefruit-incense punch-up the name suggests, but rather a surprisingly soft, dewy rose with a whisper of smoky woods and a sophisticated, less-juicy grapefruit. It's a fresh, elegant, easy-wear, if a bit subtle.
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  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
  • Modern
  • Relaxed
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Grapefruit Incense Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit100%
Heartas listed
Grasse Rose Absolute100%
Baseas listed
White Woods100%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate performance and gentle sillage make it ideal for office and casual settings where you don't want to overwhelm. The fresh, clean, and elegant profile also lends itself well to daywear, as many reviewers noted.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Grapefruit Incense opens with a grown-up, slightly sweet grapefruit, eschewing the usual sharp citrus blast. This quickly gives way to a dewy Grasse rose absolute heart, which dominates the fragrance with its fresh, floral character. The incense, far from being a central player, provides a subtle, smoky warmth from the background. As it dries down, creamy white woods emerge, blending with the lingering rose for a clean, sophisticated finish.

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