Zara 2019 EDT

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Vibrant Leather Oud

by Jérôme Epinette

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Zara Vibrant Leather Oud is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2019, created by Jérôme Epinette. Vibrant Leather Oud opens with Bergamot, and settles into a heart of Woody Notes and Incense. Zara's Vibrant Leather Oud carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Seriously, Zara? Calling this "Oud" is a laugh. It's a decent, fresh-woody scent at a budget price, but the performance lets it down big time. A crowd-pleaser for sure, if you don't mind reapplying every hour.
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  • Elegant
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Masculine
  • Modern
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Vibrant Leather Oud Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Incense51%
Woody Notes49%

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 Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, woody, and clean profile makes it highly versatile for casual and daytime wear, including the gym. However, its notoriously poor longevity means it won't stand up to long formal events or date nights without constant reapplication.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Opens with a zesty burst of bright bergamot, quickly softening into a warm, inviting woody heart. You'll catch whispers of smoky incense that add a sophisticated edge, all underpinned by a surprisingly rich amber base. Don't go looking for actual oud or leather, because they're simply not here.

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