Zara · 2012
Intense EDP
Longevity
Long-lasting5-8 hours
Projection
CloseArm's length
Polarising
Mixed
fresh
aromatic
uplifting
Bright citrus zest over sweet jasmine, vanilla
Scent Notes
Fresh
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Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Think Bright citrus zest over sweet jasmine, vanilla: that is Zara Intense. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange, moves into marigold and jasmine and settles on vanilla.
This eau de parfum works across all four seasons and is a daytime scent. It suits casual days. Released in 2012.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something fresh and aromatic for casual days.
- Sample first if: citrus is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike aromatic fragrances.
Around $80.
Explore more: More from Zara · Fresh perfumes · Bergamot perfumes · Marigold perfumes
Concentration
EDP
Occasion
Casual
Projection
Close
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
Zara's fragrance line is one of fast-fashion's most-discussed, cited by enthusiasts as offering surprisingly high-quality scents (often community-compared to niche fragrances) at Zara-tier pricing. Scendira lists 254 live Zara perfumes, avg 4., priced $19.90-$199.99 (avg $55.23). The catalogue leans feminine (127 feminine, 67 masculine, 44 unspecified), with Gourmand (96), Fresh (51), Floral (33), Fruity (13) the top families. Dominant accords: Sweet, Floral, Fruity, Woody, Fresh. Standout live picks include Pétale D'Ambre (bright bergamot with lavender, nutmeg, patchouli), Night Pour Homme II Infinite (warm citrus tea with nutmeg), Zara Rose Elixir (rose jam, saffron and creamy vanilla), Golden Decade Nectar (creamy orange blossom strawberry sorbet), and Zara Spicy (spiced gingerbread with smoky pepper).
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like Bright citrus zest over sweet jasmine, vanilla. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange, moves into marigold and jasmine and settles on vanilla.
It works across all four seasons. It is a daytime scent. It suits casual days.
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