Zara 2022 EDP

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Salty Ocean Bouquet

by Jo Malone

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Zara Salty Ocean Bouquet is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Jo Malone. Salty Ocean Bouquet opens with Bergamot and Pepper, settles into a heart of Salt, Sea Water, and Orange Blossom, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes. Zara's Salty Ocean Bouquet carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A divisive Jo Malone x Zara collaboration; some find it a masterful, unique coastal scent for a steal, while others are put off by a dominant peppery, masculine leaning that can verge on 'aftershave' or even 'mosquito spray'. Definitely try before you buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Edgy
  • Relaxed
Salty Ocean Bouquet Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper61%
Heartas listed
Sea Water38%
Salt33%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes100%

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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for casual and daily wear, though some find it office-safe if applied lightly. The fresh, marine notes are ideal for warmer weather and informal settings, with many reviewers praising it as a perfect summer holiday scent.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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 sharp, invigorating hit of black pepper and bright bergamot, quickly transitioning to a unique heart of authentic sea salt and marine notes. This isn't your usual synthetic aquatic; it's a windswept, cool coastal breeze with an underlying sweetness from orange blossom. It settles into a clean, refined woody base, grounding the salt and floral elements into a surprisingly warm, musky skin scent that lingers.

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