Gracefully Madrid by Zara
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Gracefully Madrid by Zara is an aromatic citrus fragrance from the olfactive family, designed for men and women. Launched in 2021, the nose behind this composition is Jo Malone. The top note is orange; the heart note is geranium; the base note is musk.
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About Gracefully Madrid
Gracefully Madrid by Zara is an aromatic citrus fragrance from the olfactive family, designed for men and women. Launched in 2021, the nose behind this composition is Jo Malone. The top note is orange; the heart note is geranium; the base note is musk.
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Coquita
Very linear citrus-floral. The orange provides just the right sweetness while the geranium sparkles with a super fresh vibe. An ideal unisex scent for spring and summer; elegant without being formal, suitable for everything. Perfect for the back of the wardrobe. Pleasant: 7/10 Interesting: 6/10 Versatile: 10/10 Original: 6/10
Agnes167
Zara’s Gracefully Madrid is minimalist and elegant, transporting you to a sunny afternoon in Madrid. Just three notes: the brightness of orange, the fresh floral touch of geranium, and a soft musky base. The result is subtle, clean, and classy. Ideal for everyday wear, the office, or casual plans. Fresh for spring and summer, very versatile for men and women seeking effortless elegance.
naso_en_ciernes
The 2024 version features a hat-style magnetic cap. Buy it during Zara sales for a ridiculous price, half the cost. An exquisite, energetic citrus with a pleasant surprise. Ripe orange that transitions into soft florals and finishes soapy. I’m not usually a citrus fan, but I love it for its personality and charm (I’m looking for that, avoiding boring and generic citrus). Good projection and correct performance; it’s not shy or ethereal. Unisex and versatile for mild climates. The Jo Malone line doesn’t disappoint, showing good taste and scents above Zara’s normal range. Try it if you see it in store. Also recommended: Fleur de Patchouli or Vetiver Pamplemousse for ladies; Tubereuse Noir is an opulent, intense beauty.
Lonit
It’s rare for a citrus to fail with me, but this one has. The opening is fine, lemon-like, but after the first second, it smells like the water left in a glass with a lemon slice after the ice has melted. A resounding NO.
Lonit
Almost impossible not to like a citrus… and this one has managed it. The opening isn’t bad, lemony indeed, but after the second spray it smells like water with the lemon wedge left in the glass when the ice melts. Definitely a resounding NO.
marisol santilla
Excellent scent and good price… Very similar to MFK’s Acqua Celestia and Universalis. As if it were the offspring of both. Spectacularly rich!!!
uhm
Doesn’t seem entirely bad at first. I don’t know any Acqua Celestia, but this smells citrusy, slightly floral, and somewhat traditionally feminine, with those cheap molecules there, yet it’s moderately pleasant.
queca76
I love it and was surprised it’s one of the least rated; it smells almost identical to my DKNY Woman. Now that I’ve rested from it, what a surprise. It smells of geranium with hints of orange (perhaps tangerine?) and musk. I think it also carries tomato leaf notes like the DKNY. Highly recommended for those seeking special citrus scents without the sugar of something like DG Light Blue.
queca76
I love it; I was surprised because it was one of the least rated in Vibrant Cities, but to me it seemed almost identical to DKNY Woman, which I’ve used for years. I was resting from it but craved another bottle… and upon smelling this… what a surprise! I love it!!! It smells very much of geranium, nuanced by orange (or perhaps mandarin?) and musk. In DKNY they say it carries tomato leaf, and I think that’s an ‘hidden’ note here too. Highly recommended for those who like special citrus but not sweetened like DG’s Light Blue.
GabyG_
I was intrigued by comparisons with MFK Aqua Universalis and loved the roll-on. Although I’m not a fan of citrus, here they are perfectly balanced: fresh and clean, ideal for summer. Totally unisex and pleasant blind. It smells of orange at first, then natural lemon on clothes, with a soft floral touch and a clean finish. Lasts five hours on skin, typical for citrus, and I recommend it 9/10 for the price.
BB
One of the most beautiful citrus scents I’ve tried. You must like the smell of orange or mandarin because that’s what it recalls along with the floral. Now in cool weather, I like mixing it with Elegantly Tokyo to achieve the freshness and pleasantness of one with the elegant and sensual side of the other. There will be many similarities, but for me, this has something that seems to embrace you from the start, which doesn’t usually happen with citrus. It’s not a favourite in the collection according to reviews, but for me, it’s the best alongside Magnificently Dubai.
Angelmaius
It’s a wonder, better than anything from Zara or Jo Malone. For €20, you get over six hours of ripe orange and an electric opening. Sold as a women’s fragrance, it smells unisex, even more masculine, and is one of the few I keep in reserve.
Xav
Light; I struggle to describe it because it doesn’t last on me unless I apply a lot. It’s a fresh citrus that should stand out in summer, especially for a man in a casual open shirt.
Angelmaius
This is my signature scent, one of the top three citrus fragrances I’ve ever tried, outperforming Tom Ford’s Neroli Porto Fino and lasting longer than Xerjoff’s Renasense. For just €20, it smells of sweet, ripe orange with a sparkling opening that makes it unisex and perfect for keeping in reserve.
plutonicaulttasonica
My favourite from Vibrant Cities: a super comfortable orange citrus, without the acidity or sweetness found in Shanghai, and it lasts six hours on my skin.
plutonicaulttasonica
My favourite from Vibrant Cities: a super comfortable orange citrus, free from the excessive acidity or sweetness found in Shanghai, and it lasts six hours on my skin.
Sol_VBK
The opening is strong and smells of real lemon, not lemonade. At first, I thought I wouldn’t use it again, but when it settled, it surprised me. I bought it in a discovery set; although I don’t dislike the notes, I’m not sure I want to move to a full bottle.
Sol_VBK
The opening is a blast of pure lemon, not lemonade. I thought I’d never use it again, but once it settled, it surprised me. I bought it in a discovery set; while I don’t dislike the scent, I’m not sure I’d move to a full bottle.