Zara 2023 EDP

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Sweet Illusion (Into The Gourmand)

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Zara Sweet Illusion (Into The Gourmand) is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Sweet Illusion (Into The Gourmand) opens with Sugar, settles into a heart of Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Tonka Bean. Zara's Sweet Illusion (Into The Gourmand) carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Divisive. Some will love this sweet, inky vanilla; others will recoil from what they perceive as an ashtray note. It's affordable and performs well, making it a budget-friendly find if you're in the 'love it' camp.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Edgy
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Gourmand
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Sweet Illusion (Into The Gourmand) Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Sugar100%
Heartas listed
Vanilla100%
Baseas listed
Tonka Bean57%
Cedar43%

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

The moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its sweet and comforting nature, make it suitable for casual wear and dates. However, the prominent sweetness and unique 'ink' note might be too distinctive or polarising for formal settings or professional office environments.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

About

Sweet Illusion opens with a generous helping of pink sugar, a delightful and comforting sweetness that immediately makes you think of warm gourmand treats. This quickly blends into a rich, creamy vanilla heart, reminiscent of a freshly baked cake, but then takes an unexpected turn with a subtle, intriguing ink-like note that adds a unique, almost edgy depth. The dry down introduces a woody cedar and tonka bean base, grounding the sweetness and giving it a sophisticated, slightly smoky finish.

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