Zara 2015 EDP

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Red Vanilla

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Zara Red Vanilla is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015. Red Vanilla opens with Pear and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Iris, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, and Praline. Zara's Red Vanilla carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This Zara 'dupe' of Lancôme's La Vie Est Belle is a polarising little number. Some adore its fruity sweetness, others recoil from its synthetic tartness. If you're after a cheap thrill that might be gone before you've left the house, this is your pick.
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  • Playful
  • Sweet
  • Sensual
  • Casual
  • Warm
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Red Vanilla Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme
60%
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Blackcurrant50%
Pear50%
Heartas listed
Iris100%
Baseas listed
Patchouli25%
Praline25%
Tonka Bean25%
Vanilla25%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its sweet, fruity character makes it generally suitable for casual wear or dates. The weak performance, however, means it's less ideal for formal events where longevity and strong sillage are often desired, and its sweetness makes it less suitable for office or sport.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Red Vanilla bursts open with a juicy, tart blackcurrant and pear, a sweet invitation that quickly melts into a creamy heart of praline and vanilla. A hint of powdery iris adds a touch of elegance, while patchouli and tonka bean provide a grounding, soft spiciness to this fruity-sweet concoction.

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