Zara Amber Vanilla
The smell in short
It smells mostly amber and vanilla. African orange flower and amber at the top, benzoin and heliotrope in the middle and amber and benzoin at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Amber Vanilla notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Zara Amber Vanilla
Amber Vanilla comes from Zara.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Who will like Amber Vanilla
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by vanilla and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and vanilla smells and notes like benzoin and amber. Less obvious notes include frankincense, incense and black currant. Perfume fans rate it 4.13 out of 5.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Nest Golden Nectar and Jil Sander Sun.
Amber Vanilla longevity
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. It lasts longer than Nest Golden Nectar. Base notes like amber and benzoin are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other Zara perfumes
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Amber Vanilla dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Jean Paul Gaultier 2 unisex (10 shared notes), Nest Golden Nectar (7 shared notes), Jil Sander Sun (7 shared notes) and Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac (6 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can men wear Amber Vanilla?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How much does Amber Vanilla cost?
About €18 in Europe.