Zara 2021 EDP

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Incense Sunset

by Jo Malone

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

This is a truly divisive scent. Some call it sexy and complex, others find it a muddled, chemical mess. Expect a dry, woody citrus that might, or might not, feature incense, depending on your nose and the bottle you grab.
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  • Modern
  • Edgy
  • Clean
  • Woody
  • Unisex
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Incense Sunset Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mandarin100%
Heartas listed
Cedar100%
Baseas listed
Incense100%

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 Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

With moderate longevity and sillage, it is generally suitable for everyday wear, leaning casual. The dry, woody character means it's not too intrusive for the office, but it's not a formal scent. Some find it very sexy for dates, while others find it too abstract for high-stakes occasions.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Incense Sunset opens with a sharp, almost fizzy mandarin, far from sweet, leaning instead towards zest and pith. This quickly transitions into a prominent, dry cedar wood accord. The base is where the controversy lies: for some, a clear, church-like incense emerges, while for others, it's a subtle, resinous hint or entirely absent, leaving a clean, woody-citrus finish.

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