Blanc Ensoleille

I have been on the hunt for the perfect coconut scent, and this immediately took its place on that shelf! To my nose, this is an incredibly clean and fresh, but simultaneously deep coconut scent with a tiny hint of sweet pineapple or yuzu fruit (rather than bergamot) in the background. There is something very light and airy in the smell, like a warm, salty breeze from the ocean, but there is nothing hard or metallic in it. It is soft, clean and somehow very natural. It almost feels like a watercolor painting of the most beautiful beach. I really, really love this. It is also perfectly unisex. Although it smells like sunlight, I think it will be perfect in the winter as well, paired with a soft wool sweater. If I try to find other perfumes this reminds me of, I can think of Estée Lauder Bronze Goddes Eau Fraiche, Guerlain Coconut Fizz and even Body Shop Coconut & Yuzu as sharing something similar. Compared to those, however, this is a very natural, bright and clean smelling with no florals. This is one of the very few fragrances that I immediately got a backup bottle for. :)

I have had this perfume for some times now. This was one of the most complimented fragrances I ever had. It lasts enough even though you need 4-5 sprays minimum, however for the price you can spray without thinking about it. Very lactonic, coconuty and kinda salty. Very relaxing and clean scent. Safe for work or daily wear. For the sunny days. Composed beautifully by a big nose like Giacobetti. The way it lingers in the air is incredible. I think it is suitable for younger men even though the perfume is very feminine itself. In a woman it would smell okay but not something special. So I would suggest it for men around 18-28 in daytime in spring or summer. Lets hope that they will bring it again in stores.

I blind bought all 4 fragrances from Olivia Giacobetti's Zara collab as I trust her nose (Ofresia is my one and only). I'm here to say that to me this is a way more wearable version of a Blanche Bete (don't take me wrong, they are not the same, but I'm getting a similar vibe here). Blanche Bete is definitely more heavy, it's kind of smoky and have these sharp tuberose and cacao notes. I can't stand it after a while, even though it is a beautiful fragrance, I must admit. Blanc Ensoleille on the other hand is brighter, lighter, sunnier. I can wear it instantly without getting tired. Has no heaviness or florals, also coconut is kinda transparent and not overwhelming or sweet. This is a gem!

One of the best creamy coconut fragrance I have ever smelled. Very unisex, very natural, smells exactly as you can imagine according to notes although it smells much stronger than I expected - reminds me immediately of Le Beau Le Parfum I was using a lot this summer - just less complex and masculine. Performance seems to be good as well, but now I'm wearing it only 4 hours and I don't judge Zara fragrances performance just after opening a new bottle as it's performance tends to improve over time. I like it overall, I like it a lot! Edit: longevity on my skin is about 12h - I could still tell it's there close to skin after 16 hours

The bergamot almost smells like lime, zesty but sweet. The musk is super soft and clean and the coconut is creamy but unsweetened. Gorgeous! A little bit masculine leaning unisex. This is a very calm, clean and fresh summer scent. Not the one for the beach, but the one for running errands or go to work on those unbearably hot summer days in the city. It projects really good on my skin and last for a good 6-7 hours.

this doesn't smell like a zara fragrance at all-- in a good way! i am so impressed! i don't know who olivia giacobetti is but now i'm curious! blanc ensoleille is a creamy coconut, musk fragrance. i HATE coconut notes because they usually lean sunscreen-like BUT this was BEAUTIFULLY done. i can see this also working for winter time! i regret not buying back ups during the zara sale cause now it's out of stock! :O

it was a blindbuy for me. it’s a really nice fragrance. but the actual scent comes out after an hour. when i smell it straight from the bottle or right after i sprayed, it makes me kinda nauseous cause it’s really sweet and synthetic. but when it mix with the skin it becomes a nice fresh creamy coconut type of musk and there will be no sweetness left it’s gorgeous. it stays on me throughout the day.

This is a really nice summer fragrance, unisex, but kinda feminine, smells like sweet bergamot and coconut water with a hint of saltiness. I find it similar to Tom Ford’s Eau de soleil blanc, but less sweet. Longevity is not great and projection mild, but for the price definitely a great bargain. Best suitable for summer and daytime wear. 🍋🥥🌊🐚🤍

I think this a perfect summer day to day perfume. It's great for wearing it at the office and it's definitely unisex. I got it after someone said it smelled like being at the seaside, so a combo of spf, sea water and coconut. I think that sounds about right, but to me it doesn't smell lactonic or sweet and I really don't mind 🌞.

Wonderful soft musk with facets of coconut and citrus that play off my skin. This is beautiful perfumery. Indoors it reminds me of clean laundry, but outdoors it becomes a gentle clean solar scent. Thankfully, it lasts on my skin and projects just enough to be noticed but not in anyone’s face.

Very crisp, clean and musky with an overlaying note of creaminess from the coconut. I don't find this tropical at all, in fact to me it's a cold fragrance, perfect to wear on a chill winter morning. This is my white T-shirt and jeans scent. New favourite.

Zara’s version of Blanche Bete. Thank you Olivia. If you were disappointed by Zara’s feminine releases, try this range created by OG. Best Zara release, ever. This is the most beautiful soft projecting coconut skin scent, that leans more feminine.

I am very impressed with the performance. This gentle scent reminds me a sunscreen and is very pleasant. Stays 3-4 hours on my skin, and all day long on my clothiers. Soft and cozy coconut. More female IMO😊

Good but the coconut note is redundant

As a bit of a context warning, I want to let you know that I write this review two days after buying the perfume and after wearing it for two days. Similarly like when I review Vapeur Blanche from the same line. I get some similar findings as far as longevity and intensity is concerned. Months later, I now find that Vapeur Blanche is stronger and better performing than in the beginning. So my hopes is that this one can get better as well. It’s not a winner at this point, but I hope that it might still become that in a couple of months... Elegant and subtle, though the projection seems to be quite well in the beginning, but then it definitely becomes a skin scent really quickly. When you sniff your skin, the coconut milk is really, really realistic to me. I swear it smells flaky, if you know what I mean. Compared to the scent of a fancy sun lotion, like an Australian type, it’s definitely much more subdued. This perfume is evidently nice and subtle, not synthetic and in sticky like you’d find in a sun lotion. The downfall is definitely the longevity. It’s virtually non-existent after an hour or 3 to 4. Honestly, it baffles me that Zara manages to make long lasting scents when they launch scents without a big name perfumer, but then when they involve major perfumers, they seem to be the worst performing...

Coconut with coconut and some bergamot in the background. Great for summer and late spring, gives that smell of sunscreen. 100% unisex and linear. I agree it leans a bit feminine, it has that sweet note. When you want to smell nice, clean and creamy. No way to overspray it. Nice scent in very good price. Will I repurchase? Prolly no, but I will enjoy while it lasts. * Zara has 25ml version (or at least had when I got it...) - great thing to drop into your bag when going for vacation. Edit: in very hot weather (humidity 80%) it' losing it's citrusy notes and going all way coconut. A bit tiring tbh. Strong but more like way too much of the UV cream kind of scent. No more of that fresh and clean vibe that was prominent in the less hot weather.

Aptly named, you definitely get all 3 of the hero notes in Blanc Ensoleille: bergamot, coconut, and musk. Bergamot smells like 7-Up or Sprite to me, and that light, soda-like fizziness is here too. The bulk of the scent is a soft coconut that reminds me of various SunBum products. The musk in the base is pleasant and familiar. I don't think there's any surprises with this one, and I'm ok with that! If we're splitting hairs, I think it could be stronger since the performance feels a bit like a body splash. The addition of a woody note like papyrus could be really nice too. But with that said, it's perfect for bare skin and warm weather.

Perfect perfume for those who love the beach vanilla scents. It opens quite fresh because of the bergamot but then coconut comes in quite loud and dynamic. At the end vanilla gives it the sweetness and the depth.It is soft and light, not offensive at all, perfect for work or holiday. Don't mind the marketing trick, it is unisex, more female I dare to say. It is of moderate sillage and longevity and good value for money. Just enjoy it!

I just blindbuy Zara frangrances because they are nice gifts and always go through thorough evaluation in some large perfume houses and experiences perfumers. In other words, there is a client out there that would love it. This one has a lactonic coconut accord, with mellow vibes, rounded with slight sweetnes. Summer, beachy, pinacoladas...

To my nose this smells exactly like OGX Nourishing Coconut Oil Hair Mist.