Elegantly Tokyo

got this in its new packaging from a seller online. was afraid that this would turn out sharp and pretty synthetic, but all i ever got was a sweet burst of lily and jasmine! after a few minutes, the wood comes out but the jasmine gets to stay all throughout its wear. i would say this is a very realistic scent. i live in a country where jasmine is pretty much everywhere and my mom used to have lilies in our garden- i can very much smell both of them here. for those who were afraid that this would cross the bathroom scent territory, consider this an assurance that it doesn't. lasted about 24 hours on my clothes and 8 hours on my skin. at the 16-hour mark, the scent settles into an ambery wood profile. can't wait to wear it outside! a rundown of how each note "appears": 1) lily - stays for the 1st hour. the lily in here is very dominant (up until its stay). very pretty and sweet! not as sharp as i was dreading it to be. i found comments here saying that it smells like a muji diffuser. while i haven't smelled the diffuser, i kind of get where they're coming from. i would say it manages to stay away from potentially being room spray-ish since it's not "green" enough for me. 2.) jasmine - smells so so so beautiful and clean, but still floral. it gets creamy enough later on (around 2/3 hours after) to avoid being heady. 3.) akigalawood - even though i haven't encountered akigalawood before, i've had plenty of experiences with woody and oud fragrances. upon research, i saw that it's supposed to resemble patchouli, but i honestly don't get the comparison since it's not very earthy, i would say. this appears closer to smelling like cedarwood for me. the way i interpret it is like smelling pencil shavings if it was a little bit metallic (must be the peppery aspect of akigalawood). this is more present on my skin than on clothes. my sister says that this is the only thing she smells in the air whenever i spray elegantly tokyo, which is completely different from my experience- be warned. don't overspray. tried doing this with 5 sprays in one go and i felt like i was getting strangled by numerous string bands of jasmine. overall, this is so beautiful and i can completely trace it to jo malone as i feel like it could fit in her current fragrance brand. a scent that is perfect for intimate occasions, work, and even casual days.

Jasmine has been the center of my scent profile since time immemorial, and after much sampling, hunting every Jasmine perfume I can find in my country, I'm so grateful that my search finally led me to this gem of a scent. For starters, this perfume is an intimidating white flower bomb at initial spray, a room-filling straightforward Jasmine scent that can easily frighten non-white floral fans. But despite of its over-the-top opening, the real beauty of this perfume lies in its dry down, an elegant creamy-aquatic neutered-by-Lily Jasmine scent sitting on top of its woody base. This has been my signature scent since I got this few months ago, and it easily became one of my most complimented perfumes along with my old time favorite Mugler Alien. For comparison, if Alien made me feel "out of this world" and beautifully foreign, this one made me feel like I'm "one with the world", an incarnation of a certain Flower God that leaves blossoms in its wake. Seriously, in our work facility, my colleagues always say that they can easily detect my presence and whereabouts through my lingering scent trail. And people from other department often described me as the "guy who smells good". Thanks to Elegantly Tokyo's beastly sillage and longevity. LOL! The only downside of this perfume is its affinity to temperature. At cold dry days, its dry down profile can get too zingy, feels like the Akigalawood base evokes a peppery, bitter and spicy scent. During hot humid days, sometimes the Jasmine note will have a "resurrection" moment, it'll take over the dry down scent and will act up like a fresh Jasmine that blooms in the night.

I had promised myself: never blind-buy a perfume. I am extremely picky with fragrances and blind-buying simply never works out. But in the back of my head, I remembered having read about this fragrance series and especially hearing rave reviews about Elegantly Tokyo. So when I noticed that ZARA recently restocked it, I broke my oath and placed an order... ...and I'm so glad I did! This is a lovely floral fragrance. Smoothly blended, leaning more towards the Jasmin than the Lily. Bright, invigorating, with a bit of innocent and nostalgic sweetness. It smells like laundry that has been left to try in a sunny garden. Simply gorgeous and signature-worthy. Even someone who usually doesn't gravitate towards white florals would easily love this. I prefer it over any Jo Malone fragrance, as it is much more complex and interesting. Scent-wise it is almost identical to Immortelle from Chloé's luxury range Atelier des Fleurs, but at a fraction of the cost! Elegantly Tokyo's new bottle design is also stunning. Heavy glass in an elegant shape, magnetic cap with a mirror inside, no one would ever suspect that this is a ZARA fragrance. Cannot recommend this enough, and I'm already thinking of getting a backup bottle because I will be upset when I've used up this one.

Man oh man/woman, how I love this scent. It's a smell of fresh flowers wafting in your space with that lily and jasmine so fresh it clears smog in the air and in your head. It lingers on quite some time and is super elegant and sophisticated. I also find it very unisex, even though the jasmine/lily might come off as very feminine notes, for me perfume does not really have a gender so wear what ever you want to wear, as tastes evolve and labels on things should not hold you back loving something . Besides, who the F*ck decides what you can do, wear, smell like anyway then yourself. Express yourself , even with perfume and let's start a revolution :-) Edit; since Akigalawood is in here too, which gives it this mossy scent profile, now I know why I get a light reminder of one of my favorite perfumes Cabochard , the mossiness of the Akigaliawood reminds me of the oakmoss that is used in Cabochard, but also I think in E.T there is some aldehydes and ylang-ylang mixed in there , same as in Cabochard. ( Just my opinion/cross over scent memory link )

This is undeniably nuclear - in terms of projection, silage, scent bubble, throw, longevity, length this sticks on clothes - you name it! I’ve never experienced anything like this with Zara perfumes. (I tested the version in the cylinder bottle in Zara, one spray on an a pair of trousers since there weren’t any paper blotters around. It’s been a day, I’ve had the trousers folded on a pile and it has completely filled my room with the scent, almost taking on the characteristic of a lit candle/high quality reed diffuser). Heavy white floral in the beginning, very clean but also earthy - I feel some cashmeran and the akigalawood comes through. I find akigalawood quite sharp and gives me headaches but with my chemistry, this works well. A mixture of scents - Do Son + Molecule 05 + Zarkoperfume no8 wooden chips. Leans a teeny bit masculine but personally, I gravitate to earthy - woody - floral scents, so this is great for ladies who like these scent profiles. Tested in warm weather during the day.

Elegantly Tokyo is one of those hidden gems in the Zara lineup that proves simplicity can be beautiful. The fragrance opens with a clean, green, almost soapy lily note that immediately sets a fresh, airy tone. Very quickly, though, the spotlight shifts to jasmine—the undeniable star here. The jasmine is lush, elegant, and just the right balance between natural and polished, carrying the fragrance with sophistication. Supporting it is akigalawood, which anchors the composition with a soft, earthy, slightly spicy depth, keeping things from floating away into pure lightness. The overall effect is minimalist yet refined, with a style that genuinely reminds me of something from Serge Lutens—a rare compliment for a budget scent. What makes it even more impressive is the performance: surprisingly long-lasting for a Zara fragrance, with a gentle but steady presence on the skin. For the price, it’s a steal and a must-try jasmine.

I have quite a few fragrances from the emotions line collab, that zara did with Jo Malone and there’s definitely a little similarity with Waterlily tea dress going on here. Although this does have a little woodiness in the dry down, that WT does not. If you liked Waterlily tea dress and even Fleur d’oranger, then chances are you’ll love this one too! They all have that simplistic but expensive smelling, clean, airy, lily vibe going on. They’re all I’ve been wearing this summer. I sprayed it this morning, it’s been a little over 4 hours so far and so far it’s still going strong. Fantastic for the price and this is where I feel Elegantly Tokyo surpasses both Fleur d’oranger and Waterlily teadress. The latter scents definitely last longer than most Zara fragrances but usually by the 4-6 hour mark, they’re becoming noticeably weaker and require a top up. Elegantly Tokyo so far, does not. I’m loving this!

Amazing!!! The scent is so elegant and beautiful, I didn't expect Zara to have such a luxurious and “Expensive” scent. I think this is one of Zara's best perfumes that you should try! People say it smells like Jasmine, but to me it's a Lily bomb. Wet Lily, it's like just been showered in the rain. I think London would be more suitable than Tokyo, this fresh, slightly green scent reminds me of London filled with fog and drizzling rain. This scent is also very luxurious and sophisticated, it reminds me of the British "Old money" style. Even though it has the city name Tokyo, I only think of London and England every time I wear it. It also reminds me of the image of bouquet of Lily placed on a cold tombstone at a funeral. Great perfume for a rainy day. Rating: 100/10, very worth the money. One of My All-time Favorite Scents, the price is very cheap, but the quality is excellent

I tried this two times at Zara and I could not get my nose off my arm. I had to rush and buy it. After I bought it I accidentaly oversprayed, and.... yeah. It was not the best experience. Very heavy white floral scent, peppery and unisex in the drydown, at least to me. People in the office noticed it too, and I just felt it was too much. After that I just broke up with it for a while. But as the summer heat creeps in more and more and I also started exercising, I started craving it. Now it's my go to clean scent. When I feel too warm, sweaty, in desperate need of a shower, or when people smell awful around me in the city... this is a beacon of hope, a clean ray of light in the dark. Clean, very dewy white flowers, and some peppery-woody elegance in the drydown. Now it's a love.

I decided I will buy it and discover it at home. *** I was listening to peaceful piano and strings music when I sprayed this perfume for the first time. About a minute after, I had a tear in my eye. It was an overwhelming feeling of fragile beauty, purity, calm, and spring surrounding me. This is the beauty of our senses, of smell and hearing, it carries us towards memories and emotions and transcends them, to each of us through a different scent, different music. Best wishes to each Person passing by and reading this. Edit: I am amazed with the longevity, after 13 hours still getting whiffs of it! This is the most bewitching jasmine on me, not the Penhaligon's, not Jo Malone's or other niche brands, it easily surpasses them - it's elegant, airy, dewy, yet intense.

Very pretty, elegant and fresh! Beautiful white florals, with a woody, green base. More of a "cold" floral, rather than "warm" if that makes sense. For a Zara perfume it also has a decent longevity and sillage (there are some Zaras that last, but a lot don't that much). My friends noticed it quickly and complimented me, that was 2-3 hours after I sprayed myself :) So far my favourite of the Zara-Jo Malone collaboration, slightly more expensive than some of the other Zara perfumes, but it's worth it for its scent and longevity. Perfect for spring especially, but it'll be good for summer and fall too (honestly, maybe even winter). Not sure if it's some placebo-like effect because of the name, but it did also remind me of my time in Japan.

the more I wear it, the more I love it. I already liked this fragrance when I first smelled it some time ago but back in the day I didn’t purchase it. This month I saw it again and I decided to get it since I still liked it and wanted something different from what I usually wear (more into gourmand). Despite the cold weather I have been using it on sunny days and I am truly obsessed, this smell is all I can think about now. It does open very strongly with the lily and jasmine notes but then it transforms into this clean and fresh scent which I assume is the akigalawood. These woody notes last the most on my clothes and hair and they are so fresh and clean and this is what makes me feel so addicted to this scent.

On first sniff from the bottle, it leaned too much on the floral side which I didn’t care for that much. Once I tested it on my skin though I was addicted. Over the first few hours there is an aura of pristine white flowers, and a personal memory of going to church on Sundays as a kid, definitely evoked by the clean wood undertone. Had to get a 30ml of this given the price and I’m only a student lol. I’ve noticed an aquatic quality when the scent receives heat and humidity which is fascinating. Overall a fascinating elegant unisex fragrance that I imagine can really evolve depending on skin chemistry. (Also evokes the same experience as Diptyque’s Do Son which was a love at first sniff for me)

Elegantly Tokyo is mature, stylish, a bit cocky. Wearing this would bring “I am someone to count” vibes. The jasmine here is not creamy at all, yes it’s loud and uplifting but none like the one you’d find in many classic/vintage jasmine fragrances. It blended really well with the wood, and overall the perfume has modern touch with hints of metallic accord and green note from the water flower. I really appreciate this perfume, it is truly a beauty, but unfortunately ET sticks strongly with hurtful moments with my ex-officemate so I’m still hesitate to wear this again. How I wish all the bad memories associated with ET will faint away by the time goes by. :)

blind bought this after i saw a tweet from a journalist interviewing dev patel where he complimented how she smelled and she commented the scent underneath lol, scent trail and sillage are INCREDIBLE, gorgeous earthy jasmine and white floral notes, up close you get more of the woodsy notes (on me it smells a little bit like driftwood? slightly aquatic?) and a little bit of bitter spice, really enjoyable nonetheless. i got mine online for 40USD which is great value for 100ml in my opinion, the bottle is surprisingly elegant with a magnetic cap, i don’t have anything else like it in my collection, really good, smells even better on your clothes

First off, Zara and Jo Malone SMASHED it with this scent and I wasn’t expecting to fall head over heels for it. It’s a magnificent white floral, slightly aquatic from the lily, but grounded perfectly from the akigalawood. Good longevity and a decently strong projection that I wasn’t expecting for the price. If you love jasmine, you’ll love this one. I knew I needed a full bottle after sniffing this in Zara. Also, there is no Oud in here. I think fragrantica messed up on the accords. Either way, if you get a chance to sniff this scent, absolutely please do. As long as Zara makes this scent, it will always be in my collection.

Light jasmine, gentle softness and sharp, woody, intoxicating, clean crispness. Probably the worst review I have ever written and sounds like something a 6 year old would say, but just know that this frag is divine. 😂 It’s very clever and smooth and creeps up on you. This is a refined lady wearing freshly pressed white shirt on a summers day. It’s perfect for all seasons as comforts in the cold and light in the summer. Utter perfection if you like soapy smells but want a little bite. Zara / Jo totally nailed this. Good for blind buying or gifting as its safe for most people and smells a lot more expensive than what it is.

It is a light and refreshing scent of tea of white jasmine flowers combined together with a wet woods after the rain woody scent, an asian perfume creating a very refined, cultured, elegant and respectful idea of a neat, tidy and vibrant Tokyo city, also a perfume that imagines a fine interplay of bright amber beams of light and dark shadows, the rectangular rays of contrasting light and darkness that is casted onto a floor of wooden planks, the special scent of akigalawood, and which evokes the sense of being a perfume which is a refined asian mystery, providing warmth and comfort when travelling in Tokyo city.

A Spring Morning in a Bottle: A Jasmine Lover’s Dream This fragrance opens with a bright, invigorating burst of citrus and green notes, like stepping into a lush garden after a refreshing rain. The air feels crisp, the earth slightly damp, and the vibrant greenery fills the atmosphere. As the scent settles, it slowly transforms, revealing a soft, velvety jasmine at its heart rich, feminine, and elegantly clean. The jasmine is never overwhelming but rather enveloping, like a gentle caress on a sun warmed spring morning. A truly captivating fragrance for any jasmine enthusiast an experience in a bottle.

As a man I really enjoyed the uniqueness of the white florals supported by a spicy sweet earthy wood, which is seldom used in western perfumery. It’s hard to find a white floral perfume that’s unisex. Don’t get fooled by some bad reviews, it’s golden without sweet vanilla, very natural niche quality, this one is a little more on the synthetic side, but for the price Jo Malone did an amazing job creating a simple green fresh floral that has this addictive peppery woody note that I feel is so addictive in contrast together. Love it, only needs a couple of sprays.