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Holiday Mood

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Zara Holiday Mood is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025. Holiday Mood opens with Red Fruits and Sorbet, settles into a heart of Hibiscus, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood. Zara's Holiday Mood carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Pleasant enough, but utterly uninspired. This is the kind of 'shampoo candy scent' that’s perfectly fine for a hot day if you want something light and unobtrusive, but don't expect it to turn any heads. It's a safe bet for a casual spritz, nothing more.
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  • Clean
  • Playful
  • Soft
  • Sweet
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Holiday Mood Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Red Fruits50%
Sorbet50%
Heartas listed
Hibiscus100%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood100%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Built on fruity, sweet and fresh - a composition that sits best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its light, fresh character and low sillage make it suitable for office wear without being intrusive. While too casual for formal events, it's a perfect, refreshing pick for hot weather or relaxed casual settings, though it lacks the depth for a date night. Its 'shampoo candy' vibe points towards easygoing activities rather than serious affairs.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

Opens with a juicy burst of red berries, cooling like a sorbet on a summer's day. Soon, the bright, slightly tart hibiscus emerges, adding a floral, fruity sweetness that’s reminiscent of sparkling fruit juice. It settles into a whisper of creamy sandalwood, providing a smooth finish while maintaining a fresh, airy quality. Despite the "shampoo" comparisons, it dries down to a faint, clean skin scent with a barely-there warmth.

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