Hibiscus by Zara

I went to Zara yesterday with the intention of testing this fragrance. The reason: videos marked it as a dupe for a exquisite Spanish brand. Personally, I absolutely love the Solo Loewe Ella EDT; I used it almost daily in the spring of 2021. In summer, I prefer fresh things. Yesterday in the store, as I brought the bottle close, it was evident I didn’t need to test it on the tester but apply it directly: one on each side of my neck and the third on my left wrist, and I also decided not to spray it on my torso clothing. I left feeling disappointed, undecided between buying the wonder and experiencing nothing new. I slept smelling the scent I applied in the afternoon. Of course, I recommend it, but don’t expect to smell hibiscus or use it in summer unless the night of your holiday site is very cold. Hibiscus reminds me of a riddle game from another Spanish brand after losing a lawsuit for ‘striking similarities’. Enjoy it with a white shirt, gold accessories, a trench coat, salon-perfect hair, and a shopper bag. It smells classy…

Mango, passion fruit, and vanilla. Smells great, just right for these hot days. Upon leaving, the vanilla dominates and the passion fruit shines. What I like most is the mango; I wanted something mango-based that didn’t give me the creeps, and this is perfect. Forget the hibiscus; apart from the bottle colour, there’s nothing of that flower. It’s linear and lasts like all Zara scents: about two hours, though it lasts longer on clothes than on skin. It’s not an EDP, more like a pretty body mist. It reminded me of others: I thought of Zara’s Cloud Mimosa (a dupe for Ariana Grande), with that creamy and floral touch, without reaching BR540 levels. When it dried, I thought of Rihanna’s RiRi for the passion fruit, and at some moments I caught the DNA of My Way. Perhaps it’s the same as Loewe, though I haven’t tested it. It’s a modern, crowd-pleasing aroma, rich but failing in longevity and sillage like all Zara scents.

Fruity and fresh, ideal for summer. Don’t be fooled by the name; it will have little or no hibiscus; it’s not the typical perfume with that note, but I loved it. I bought it along with Peony and Wonder Rose Obsession, and of the three, this was the one that surprised me the most. Unlike csaavfer, on my skin it lasted about 8 hours, projecting well for the first 3 (people asked about it at an outdoor lunch at 3 hours) with good sillage; when I returned home, in the room where I applied it, it was still smelling. I have about 40 Zara perfumes and this is on my list of the best longevity and projection. Highly recommended if you’re looking for something for summer.

I really like this perfume! I liked it as soon as I tested it, but I truly fell for it when I wore it more at home. It’s fruity, fresh, and sweet, yet wearable even in summer. What a pity it doesn’t last long; it projects well at first, perhaps for an hour, then fades slowly and needs reapplication. I bought it in early January and it’s already half gone; it’s been my favourite summer scent and will be finished soon. That’s a good thing, as I have about 20 other perfumes for the heat, and this is the one I’ve used the most.

What a delight for everyday wear. It smells like summer and holidays, those hot mornings straight out of the shower. For me, it’s the best in Zara’s entire Bloom collection. The opening seems a bit acidic, but it quickly turns into delicious tropical fruits; I don’t detect the vanilla or hibiscus from the name. It’s super versatile, suits many ages, and isn’t tiring or overpowering. One of Zara’s best, alongside my beloved Fields at Nightfall and Orchid

I bought it blind because I like hibiscus, but I’ve never detected it. What I do smell is orange and vanilla. It’s a pity I can’t find it at Zara. People say it’s like Loewe Solo Ella, but I’ve never tried it. It’s a unique aroma I’ve never experienced, although its only flaw is the longevity: it lasts a breath and needs reapplication, though more than other Zara perfumes.

A good option from Zara: tropical, fresh, and with decent longevity. People say it’s similar to Loewe Solo Ella EDT. At first, it reminds me a lot of Loewe, but as it dries down, this one is fruitier while Loewe feels sweeter due to its cotton candy notes. Ideal for summer, it deserves the hype and is at an excellent price.

I find it a bit sticky or synthetic. I’m not sure how the hibiscus flower smells; perhaps it’s the combination of the fruits or the passion fruit. In the dry down, it reminds me of Pink Sugar by Aquolina. I’ve had it on my skin for 4 hours and it still feels quite present, although it has faded.

It opens with mango and a touch of caramelised orange, which is why it smells sweet without being cloying. As it dries down, the mango and vanilla take over. It has a lovely trail and longevity: 4-5 hours on skin and longer on clothes. It gives me a vibe similar to Paris Hilton’s Heiress

To me, it smells very artificial and sweet. On my skin, the passion fruit dominates, and as it dries down, it becomes vanilla with over-ripe fruit. The longevity is good, but it’s that kind of scent that gives me a headache. P.S.: It bears no resemblance to Loewe Solo Ella EDP.

I’ve had many disappointments with Zara, but this is a total hit. It’s a fruity, fresh, and sweet bomb, very much a summer scent. The longevity is modest, lasting up to 6 hours, but it works brilliantly for layering. Recommended.

Excellent scent, very similar to Cloud, though this one is a bit more clingy. However, considering the price and performance, it’s a top gift for a woman who loves that Cloud DNA.

I absolutely love this fragrance: fruity, floral, and sweet. It suits both day and night wear. It’s worth it and certainly turns heads.

I adore it; I detect fruity, floral, and sweet notes. It’s worth it and is a perfume that attracts attention both day and night.

I liked it a lot for everyday wear. It’s nothing original or out of this world, but it’s pleasant