Zara 2024 EDP

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Sensual Oud

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Zara Sensual Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024. Sensual Oud opens with Clove and Saffron, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, and Oud. Zara's Sensual Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a beast mode, budget-friendly 'oud-rose' for those who dare. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent, often compared to Dior's Oud Ispahan, but certainly not for the faint of heart or those seeking compliments.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
  • Luxurious
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Sensual Oud Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Saffron53%
Clove47%
Heartas listed
Rose36%
Patchouli33%
Sandalwood31%
Baseas listed
Oud45%
Leather33%
Amber22%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 Formal

With its strong sillage and long-lasting performance, Sensual Oud is too intense for the office or casual wear. It shines in evening and formal settings, particularly on a date, due to its dark and sensual character.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Sensual Oud opens with a powerful, spiced assault of clove and leathery saffron, quickly moving into a heart where rich sandalwood and earthy patchouli entwine with a subtle, dark rose. The journey culminates in a deep, animalic dry down of potent oud, warm amber, and rugged leather, leaving an intoxicating, long-lasting trail.

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