Zara 2025 Extrait

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Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir

by Jo Malone

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Zara Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Jo Malone. Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir opens with Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Mandarin, and dries down to a base of Amber and Vetiver. Zara's Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This Zara Elixir is a surprisingly potent citrus bomb that delivers a juicy, photorealistic grapefruit opening, though some find the drydown a step down from the original. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair once those punchy top notes fade into an ambiguous, sometimes 'floor cleaner' base.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Playful
  • Modern
  • Bright
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Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit100%
Heartas listed
Mandarin100%
Baseas listed
Vetiver58%
Amber42%

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:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its bright, energetic citrus profile makes it ideal for casual and sporty wear, with reviewers frequently highlighting its invigorating nature for daily use or holidays. Despite its strong projection, it's not well-suited for formal events due to its overtly playful vibe, and its intensity could be too much for an office setting.

About

Exploding with an ultra-realistic burst of fresh grapefruit, this Elixir quickly softens into the sweet, inviting essence of mandarin. The vibrant citrus heart is underpinned by a subtle, creamy amber warmth, with only a whisper of its namesake vetiver offering an earthy counterpoint rather than a dominant woody foundation.

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