Zara 2022 EDP

F £ Acquired

Unexpected Joy

by Jo Malone

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Zara Unexpected Joy is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Jo Malone. Unexpected Joy opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Neroli and Magnolia, and dries down to a base of Cedar. Zara's Unexpected Joy carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Unexpected Joy is a light, fresh floral of bergamot, magnolia and neroli over cedar. It is cheerful and tidy, ideal if you want an easy, bright floral for daytime.
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  • Fresh
  • Uplifting
  • Bright
  • Feminine
  • Soft
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Unexpected Joy Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Magnolia67%
Neroli33%
Baseas listed
Cedar100%

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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Ingredients and allergens

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

About

Unexpected Joy opens with bergamot, a bright and zesty citrus lift. The heart pairs magnolia with neroli, giving a clean, creamy floral feel with a touch of orange-blossom sweetness. Cedar sits in the base, adding a dry, light woodiness that keeps it from turning sugary. The overall effect is a fresh, floral and slightly woody scent with a cheerful, gentle mood, easy to wear and simple to like.

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