Zara 2019 EDP

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Waterlily Tea Dress

by Jo Malone

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Zara Waterlily Tea Dress is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Jo Malone. Waterlily Tea Dress opens with Bergamot and Neroli, settles into a heart of Sage, Basil, and Mint, and dries down to a base of Musk and Ambroxan. Zara's Waterlily Tea Dress carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This isn't just a perfume; it's a personality. A fresh, green, and often controversial scent from Zara, Waterlily Tea Dress is a divisive fragrance that delivers a unique, cool floral experience. Don't expect a crowd-pleaser; this is for those who crave something a bit unexpected, with a touch of "inside a florist's fridge" realness.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
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Waterlily Tea Dress Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Gypsy Water by Byredo
2%
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot50%
Neroli50%
Heartas listed
Basil33%
Mint33%
Sage33%
Baseas listed
Ambroxan50%
Musk50%

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:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, fresh profile makes it an excellent choice for casual wear and post-gym freshness, appreciated by many in the community. While it can be office-safe due to its subtlety, some find it too green or floral for all formal settings. Its lack of overt sensuality makes it less ideal for a date.

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
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Imagine stepping into a humid greenhouse, but instead of steamy soil, you're greeted with crisp, green stems and chilled citrus tea. Bergamot and mint offer an invigorating, almost herbaceous opening, which quickly settles into a clean, musky heart. There's a persistent, dewy greenness throughout, often evoking lily of the valley or fresh-cut flowers rather than the listed notes, making for a uniquely watery, sometimes powdery, floral character.

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