Les Heures Passent (Into The Joyful)

This is such a beautiful bergamot-lemon citrus, with hints of ginger. Pretty photorealistic. I don't really get any mandarin, which is listed on the packaging. Very impressive performance -- especially for a citrus at this price point. It's simple and mostly linear, with an eventual drydown where you can smell how it's grounded by creamier tonka, amber, and a bit of musk. But to me it's almost entirely about the bergamot, lemon, and a little ginger. One of my favorites in the line. Bought the full 100ml for $36 and it's definitely worth it. Will be a staple summer citrus.

LOVE this scent! I bought it in Singapore, finished half the bottle a year later travelled to Europe looking in any Zara I could go to, and they don't sell it anymore! Also read in the reviews (thanks all!) that its similar to "Sunrise On The Red Sand Dunes" but this is not selling anymore either. I've since managed to get another bottle from a forum.. but.. using it sparingly! I live in an extremely hot and humid climate, this perfume does not last long, but it is a great spray for a refresher through the day!

Agree with oli4db, this and Sunrise on The Red Sand Dunes are identical. I can't smell the difference between each other, and quite frankly, this last a bit longer than Sunrise on The Red Sand Dunes. A lot of people tend to smell the different maybe because this marketed towards woman, so it seems like they smell more a floral/feminine notes on this but imho, this is same juice but different bottle. Picked this up for $22 and I don't regret a single penny spent on this bad boy.

This one is interesting and one of my favourites front this collection. It reminds me of Ingenious Ginger by Goldfield & Banks for sure. But like most citrusy scent this one is the most fleeting of the collection, definitely helps to increase longevity if you layer it with Blanc-a-Porter from the same collection. It’s a joyful, optimistic spring/summer scent.

Yes, Sunrise On The Red Sand Dunes & Les Heures Passent (both from Zara) smell identical. Both are very similar to LV’s Imagination, maybe a 75-80% likeness. I used to love Sunrise & LHP both equally, that is until Zara came up with Sunrise Intense, making a great fragrance even better!! LHP went on 50% off back in 2024 and I rushed to stock up.

This is a wonderful zesty, refreshing ginger, musky scent. I'm not normally into musky perfumes but the musky dry down in this is just so clean and comforting. Highly complimented scent as well. Moderate projection but surprisingly long lasting on me/my skin, which does not happen often. I hope they won't discontinue it though.

If you love this as I do and you can’t find it nowhere now, try “Art of Arabia I Lattafa Perfumes” it is very similar almost identical. I was very happy to find an alternative. Try it you won’t regret it!

The smell is amazing. The only thing is that it does not last long. I feel like ebony wood and this one are the best Zara fragrances

The scent is similar to Sunrise On The Red Sand Dunes, only slightly more feminine. Les Heures Passent smells like Zara poured Sunrise into new bottles, then added some tonka in the base to sweeten the scent more and make it marketable to women. There are some differences, Les Heures Passent is lighter, more ethereal, more delicate and sweeter but it is 90% Sunrise On The Red Sand Dunes. The beginning is very citrus and ginger, the ginger nicely softens the sharpness of the lemon and bergamot, the tonka adds sweetness and the musk introduces a bit of a clean, soapy character. A nice, refreshing thing for the summer, although for me the women's version is a bit too ethereal and fleeting, Sunrise is better. Longevity is not terrible for a new product, but the projection is quiet and very delicate. A very light, clean, citrus-musky scent with the addition of creamy ginger and a touch of sweet tonka. Unisex but due to its delicacy it leans towards women. 8/10

Louminous and clean citrus cocktail on sexy amber and musk. Clean, clean, clean!! And louminous too. It is extremely zesty, the opening almost came forward like grapefruit. The meeting of lemon and bergamot is not mellow this time (as in other Zara fragrances) but very bitter and pungent. Yet ginger softens everything beautifully, in here it smells very clear and tea like, not rooty or earthy at all. The amber and the musk gift to the scent a very sexy and sophisticated base, reminiscent strongly of the base in Zara Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes, but in here there is a layer of tonka that enriches the smell further, not too sweet nor too intense. Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes remains more floral, creamy and ambery though. This is a summer fragrance for sure. Simple, clean and louminous. Optimistic and with an intimate component in the dry down.

Basically a lighter, bit more floral and fresh take on Zara's Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes, honestly without comparing the two side by side I could have been tricked into thinking that this was just Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes but rebottled. Sunrise seems to have a darker, ambery base which lets it last longer on my skin; both are great offerings from the house. Was able to get 100ml on sale for $20 CAD off the Zara website and at that price (+$2.50 shipping) it was a no-brainer!

This opens with a really strong citrus burst. with a slight, almost peppery undertone. I don’t know why exactly, but after an hour or two this reminds me a fair bit of Vetiver pamplemousse from the emotions line. It has that similar kind of sharp citrus vibe to it. Longevity is proving to be fairly good so far. Four hours later and I can still smell it on me, albeit a bit more subdued than before. Not a bad thing as it’s really strong at first. Over sprayers beware, lol.

Does anyone remember Elizabeth Arden Green Tea from back in the day? I have trouble really enjoying this fragrance because all I am getting is middle school flashbacks to Green Tea. I think Les Heurs Passent is maybe a little more complex, but it blares bergamot/lemon in an identical way. I pick up the musk and ginger, but I can't find the tonka bean at all. Avoid if you have a relationship with Green Tea, but other than that it's a nice citrusey light option.

This is actually one of the few summer fragrances that I truly enjoy. Surprisingly, it lasts quite a while, especially considering it's from Zara. What's interesting is that it evolves throughout the day, and the base notes bring to mind Greenwich Village by Bond No. 9. All in all, it's a fantastic scent, and the price point makes it a real steal.

A nice fragrance for summer. Everytime i wear it i get compliments so probably the sillage is good however i cant really smell it on myself. Opening is a nice ginger scent and the drydown turns into a bit powdery. Worth to buy the full size! Longevity on me is surprisingly great 6+ hours and i could still smell it on my clothes the next day!

When you first spray it is very sharp to the nose. After 5 minutes it's really beautiful and relaxing! I get a lot of chamomile even though there is none listed. It smells like a really beautiful chamomile, lempn and ginger infusion! Super pretty!

Somehow I smell fig leaves, I knew that was a familiar scent to me, because I had the Hermès' Un Jardin en Mediterranée. On my skin it felt more fresh, citrusy and balanced, and less woody. Very pleasant and quite durable for a Zara perfume.

Classic cologne style. Predominantly breezy, green citrus/bergamot. Nothing new, but lovely and natural smelling. One of my favorite scents from this line. Similar style to fragrances from Atelier des Ors Riviera collection.

If you find this scent fleeting, spray on clothes. I get over 12 hrs on clothes. I pick up the shirt I wore the day before and its overwhelming how much its still projecting.

Tonka bean and ginger mixed beautifully. Warm musky clean smelling. Lasts very long. I will miss this scent. I almost finished my bottle .