A Perfume by Zara
Women 2019
Description
A Perfume by Zara is an aromatic woody fragrance for women. Launched in 2019, this composition features a citrus top note, a caramel heart, and a sandalwood base.
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Key notes
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Top
citrus
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Heart
caramel
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Base
sandalwood
Community
103 votes
- Positive 84%
- Negative 14%
- Neutral 1.9%
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
259 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
103 votes
Season
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137 votes
Time of day
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72 votes
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Fragrance profile
About A Perfume
A Perfume by Zara is an aromatic woody fragrance for women. Launched in 2019, this composition features a citrus top note, a caramel heart, and a sandalwood base.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
82 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
115 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
39 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
39 votes
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HaydeeVS
Delicious is so sophisticated that I never looked for anything like it again. It smells sexy and unconventional, lasting hours on skin and clothes until it becomes your very essence. I don’t detect coconut or caramel, more sandalwood. I adore it and look after it carefully because Zara no longer sells it 😨. It has a strong similarity with Zara’s Amber Linen, though it’s not identical.
Fede
You can find it at Massimo Dutti under the name White Tulip & Barley.
Fede
You can get it at Massimo Dutti; it’s called White Tulip & Barley.
HaydeeVS
Delicious is so sophisticated that I’ve never smelled anything like it again. It seems sexy and nothing conventional; it lasts hours on skin and on clothes it becomes part of your essence. I don’t detect coconut or caramel, more sandalwood. I love it and look after it a lot because Zara no longer sells it 😨. I found a huge similarity, though not identical, with Zara’s Amber Linen.
Kamiliks
To me, it smells of real, sweet coconut. It’s a linear scent with good performance; the trail reaches about two metres. On skin, it lasted around eight hours and faded slowly, but on clothes it endured for much longer. I love it; it’s the longest-lasting one from Zara. Highly recommended 10/10.
Kamiliks
It smells of real, sweet coconut to me. It’s linear, projects to two metres and lasts eight hours on skin, though on clothes it’s eternal. I love it; it’s the longest-lasting one from Zara. 10/10 recommended.
danapetalorojo
I went to Peru and in the centre of Cuzco, I smelled a very spiced and woody aroma that I adored. I found that fragrance at ‘A Perfume’ and the first whiff transported me straight to that mountain. I’m a fan of sweet scents, but this is not one; it smells quite unisex and I love it. I’ll buy it on my next visit. Edit: I bought it. The opening is fresh, woody and citrusy (dry citrus, not juicy). I wore it on a jumper and the next day, when I put it on again, I felt an incredible luxury, like a warm and enigmatic embrace. I detected a sweet, woody coconut. The more I use it, the more I like it. It makes me feel empowered, lifts my spirits and has personality. People never tire of teasing me about it; both men and women. It has become my favourite from Zara, essential for autumn and winter. I consider it the longest-lasting one. I’ll keep buying it until I get tired of it (if I ever do);)
María77777
I read the reviews and built up some expectations that weren’t met. I adore woody fragrances and thought I would love it, my own fault. On me, it doesn’t last; hardly anything does, as I have very dry skin. It’s not my perfume. Let no one be guided by my opinion; everyone is different. I must thank Zara for allowing us to buy the 10ml version, which is super affordable and very well done.
danapetalorojo
In Cuzco, I smelled a spiced and woody aroma that I adored. I found it at ‘A Perfume’; the first whiff transported me to that mountain. It’s not sweet; it smells unisex and I love it. I bought it: the opening is fresh, woody and citrusy (dry, not juicy). On a jumper, it’s a warm and enigmatic embrace. It smells of sweet, woody coconut. The more I use it, the more I like it. It makes me feel empowered, lifts my spirits and has personality. People never stop teasing me about it. It’s my favourite from Zara, essential in autumn and winter. The longest-lasting one. I’ll keep buying it until I get tired of it (;).
Taurien
I went to Zara for their new perfumes and took home the ‘A Perfume’ in a 10ml miniature, eager to try it before buying the full bottle. In the end, although it’s a good scent, I won’t be buying the large one. The quality is top-notch, just as I read: its trail and longevity (10–12 hours) surpass any other from Zara. The aroma is magnificent, balanced and has personality, ideal for lovers of sandalwood. The opening is rich, citrusy and sweet, with a hint of caramel that passes quickly to let the sandalwood dominate. It smells a bit masculine to me, and since I already have other woods I prefer, I’ll stick with the miniature. I enjoy this one because it’s versatile for day and night. I hope Zara continues making perfumes like this, because many others smell good but don’t last. At €17.95 for 100ml, if you like it, it’s a bargain. Scent 7/10, Longevity 8/10, Trail 7/10, Value for money 9/10, Versatility 8/10, Packaging 7/10. Would I buy it again? Perhaps.
María77777
I read the reviews and had expectations that weren’t met. I love woody scents and thought I’d adore it, my own fault. On me, it doesn’t last, mind you; almost nothing does on my very dry skin. It’s not my perfume. Let no one be guided by my opinion; everyone is a different world. Zara lets us buy the 10ml version which is super affordable, which is very good, and we should be grateful for that.
karyukai
Yesterday, before paying, I tested the full bottle of ‘A Perfume’ at the counter. Without hesitation, I knew it was a dupe of Byredo’s Bal d’Afrique. It opens with honeyed amber and citrus that vanish in five minutes, revealing a green, dry vetiver. Then, the sweetness gives way to a masculine vetiver, which, in the end, with a caramelised edge, is all that remains. As I own the original and know it well, I’d say this smells a bit more aggressive at the start, sweeter and less natural, with a slightly rougher vetiver. Otherwise, they’re almost identical. I find it curious that Inditex would focus on a Swedish niche brand, though it doesn’t sit well with me: Bal d’Afrique costs between €150 and €180, while this is only €18.