Sublime Epoque by Zara

Mixed feelings… I tried it ages ago and liked it, but didn’t buy it. A couple of years later, I smelled it in a shop and thought, ‘How delicious, why didn’t I get it?’. It is feminine, empowering, floral and magnetic, with those typical sticky neroli notes. But after two hours I got tired of it; it became overbearing.

A beautiful perfume; without a doubt it is very similar to My Way. The neroli dominates, yet it also feels sweet and slightly fruity. For me, it is ideal for spring.

IT IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! For the price, it is a be-lle-za. When I smell it, I imagine the most beautiful girl dressed in white and pink. It has an air of My Way, but personally I feel Sublime Époque is much more youthful, playful, pink and coquettish (it does smell similar to a body mist, though).

A white floral with orange blossom and jasmine that smells super delicate and comforting. Very suitable for daytime. Its projection and trail exceed its price, lasting 5 to 6 hours. It’s incredibly versatile because it’s not overpowering and almost everyone likes it; it’s one of the most complimented perfumes I own.

What a delight this perfume is. I’m not a huge fan of jasmine, but if it’s not the star, I can handle it. It’s very feminine and has a long projection lasting 6 to 8 hours.

It’s not identical to My Way. I own both, and if you test them on each wrist, you’ll notice they smell different. It’s in the same style as My Way, perhaps a flanker, and also reminds me of Ralph Lauren’s Woman. If you like those two, you’ll surely adore Sublime Epoque. In My Way, the jasmine shines through with a fresh touch; here, there’s no jasmine, but rather neroli and orange blossom, slightly sweeter. It’s a top-tier fragrance with excellent longevity, but don’t buy it thinking it’s the same as My Way because it isn’t, it just resembles it.

It’s incredibly versatile, suitable for everything and any time of year. It’s pure warmth and sensuality that envelops you in a creamy cloud; sometimes it sounds tropical but without losing that luxurious elegance of the neroli.

Sublime Epoque is a blend of white flowers and vanilla, inspired by My Way, but after a few hours it smells more like Ralph Lauren’s Woman due to a green touch. I like it, although its performance is soft and lasts about four hours. Ideal for lovers of white florals.

I understand it resembles My Way, but it’s not an exact clone; the original is much more intense. Sublime Epoque is more citrusy and after a few hours smells like D&G’s Light Blue. I bought it blind and loved it, perfect for everyday wear.

I tried it today in the store; I don’t know if the testers were old or exposed to the shopping centre heat, but at first I sensed a strange Zoo-like smell, like a lion’s cage 😩. It was rich and floral but very particular. Then it settled down and became finer, though quite distinguished. I didn’t smell anything like My Way or my L’Interdit, but take the review with a pinch of salt as I think Zara testers can sometimes go a bit weird.

It’s identical to Armani’s My Way. I chose this because the original seems too expensive. I already have L’Interdit and So Scandal by JPG and I think I’m well-stocked on creamy neroli. This Zara dupe captures that creamy scent, with a striking orange blossom and vanilla base that creates a sweet cloud. My sister says I smell of ‘blackberries’, while to me it reminds me of raspberry gum, perhaps why it smells like So Scandal. At first, the orange scent is more prominent than the bergamot of the original, like being under an orange tree. From then on, it’s identical. The Zara box says it has a floral bouquet over a cedar base, a note Fragrantica doesn’t announce. Well done, Zara! I’d rather spend 500 pesos than the 3,000 for the original. Although it lasts less (12 hours against 24), for me it’s a win-win. Highly recommended for neroli lovers. Price and quality are unquestionable.