MSK 004/NTL

ETA: I couldn’t put my finger on why this smelled like a familiar scent. Another review below said it smelled like toilet paper. In the 70s and 80s Charmin had scented toilet paper and this is that smell. OMG! It took me back. My Grandma used scented toilet paper. Now I know why it felt comforting. It’s just sweet, soft and delicate. Nothing overbearing to it. I swear people expect too much from Zara though. This isn’t a youthful sweet fragrance because it has that powdery vibe. It’s just pretty for the sake of being pretty and I would say it’s powdery enough to even be a little sexy. It’s not gonna leave a trail all day but it will smell soft and delicate. This is the type of scent that you walk by a lady and she just smells familiar, warm and feminine. This is very lovely at this price point. The bottle alone is incredible at the price point. If you’re expecting a hot new fragrance that you haven’t ever smelled before, this isn’t for you. This is sweet almonds with a makeup powder vibe.

Zara MSK 004/NTL is the ultimate "clean girl" fragrance, masterfully blending a cool, cosmetic elegance with a soft, gourmand sweetness. Created by renowned perfumer Nathalie Lorson, it opens with a unique "confetti" note of sugared almonds that feels light and airy rather than heavy, perfectly complementing a heart of powdery iris and violet that evokes the chic scent of vintage lipstick or luxury face powder. As it settles, it transforms into a "your skin but better" aroma, wrapped in a fluffy cloud of clean white musk and a hint of patchouli that mimics the cozy, high-end feel of a fresh cashmere sweater. While it remains a polite, close-wearing scent ideal for the office or spring days, its striking resemblance to the much more expensive Lancôme Iris Dragées has made it a legendary, highly sought-after "hidden gem" in the Zara collection.

Hello Prada d’Iris with a citrusy note! I love iris and this is amazing. It says there’s almond. Where? Maybe on the dry down but it’s definitely an iris fragrance for my nose and I like it. After 10 minutes it starts to have a smoky dusty smell on my skin (thats toasted & dry confetti almond sugar I guess...) At that moment it’s no longer prada iris but something very synthetic. So my advice is wear this on your clothes since it has no color so it wouldn’t stain the fabric. It stays not forever on your clothes. I can say app. 1 day. I can wear this more often than Rose Gourmand because this fragrance is 24/7 4 seasons and ageless. Edit Update: Alright it’s been 3+ months since I bought this and I can say there IS ALMOND. But candied almond not that beautiful one. Sorry for the misinformation.

This has nothing to do with Shalimar Millesime Iris. To my nose, MSK is like a sweeter version of Paris-Venice from Chanel with added candied almonds that you reiceive as gifts at baptisms or wedding. It reminds me in style a little of Serge Lutens Rahat Loukoum. It is also a different sweet from Prada Candy, because that one is rich in benzoin and caramel notes, while this one smells more like hard, white sugar candy coating. Also different from Shalimar Millesime Iris, which has a burnt sugar/caramel and orris on a base of prominent original Shalimar DNA. In conclusion, I think this is a beautiful, playful but still elegant perfume, not duping anything in particular and definetely one of the better Zara creations.

This reminds me so much of Prada Candy, but surprisingly longer lasting! I wish I knew about this before I bought Candy because it's so much cheaper and I like it a lot more. This is soft, powdery, and very feminine. It's a sweet and cozy scent that will have you smelling yourself all day long because you can't get enough. I'm impressed with how long-lasting it is because usually Zara fragrances don't last whatsoever for me, even on clothing. It is super hot outside right now and I still love it, but I can see myself wearing this more in the fall. I like it so much I will probably buy a back up, which doesn't happen often with Zara scents.