Zara 2023 EDP

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Sand Desert At Sunset

by Benoist Lapouza

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Zara Sand Desert At Sunset is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Benoist Lapouza. Sand Desert At Sunset opens with Orange and Incense, settles into a heart of Dark Chocolate, Cinnamon, and Tonka Bean, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Iris. Zara's Sand Desert At Sunset carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This Zara take on Angel's Share is divisive for some, but a genuine love-it for many. Expect a sweeter, lighter, more cinnamon-forward gourmand experience that punches well above its price point.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sweet
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
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Sand Desert At Sunset Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Angels' Share by Kilian
36%
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Angels' Share the original Sand Desert At Sunset inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Orange53%
Incense47%
Heartas listed
Cinnamon37%
Tonka Bean34%
Dark Chocolate29%
Baseas listed
Cedar50%
Iris50%

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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its moderate sillage and warm, sweet, gourmand profile suit dates and casual autumn/winter outings beautifully. It's a bit too sweet and cosy for formal events or the office, and definitely not one for sport.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

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

Sand Desert At Sunset opens with a fleeting burst of orange and subtle incense before quickly melting into a deliciously warm heart. Here, dark chocolate and prominent cinnamon create a cosy, almost gingerbread-like sweetness, bolstered by creamy tonka bean. The dry down introduces a gentle iris powderiness and the grounding touch of cedar, offering a smooth, approachable gourmand.

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