No 4 Amber & Fig Cashmere

I love this!!!!! I dont really remember how or why I bought it. I think tested it in Zara and it smelled like a luxurious body lotion. At that time I was more into heavy amber frags so it was a bit unusual and too cold for me. I dont know why I came back, I probably smelled it again at Zara and decided to buy it... It was summer I remember that. Anyways, I have used 2 full bottles and have an unopened one waiting its turn. Before this Ive never had a fig fragrance. This smells like an expensive lotion, its cold and cooling. Zara perfumes usually have a very similar (cheap) sweet “aftertaste” and this one doesnt have that at all. I think thats what makes it so good. It smells very niche and expensive. Tho sometimes I think it could be kinda fuller? Maybe it can be layerd with a musk base, Ill try that. I remember selling some stuff online and I sprayed the package with this perfume. The girl I sold the stuff to asked me what was the perfume I used, it was gorgeous. I do not smell it on me after some time but I dont care, I know its there. Its cool, milky, creamy and cold. Fresh but in an airy way, not in a citrusy way.

As a Zara perfume lover, it is not hard to get me to love their perfumes, but I tried this in the store very nonchalantly and, at the first sniff, I almost hated it. It literally smelled foul. Cut to 5 minutes later - I could not stop smelling my arm where I sprayed it. At first, I was wondering what the smell was because I had tried a few perfumes, but once I pinpointed what it was, I had to get it - and I did. It is very strong, with great sillage and longevity. My jacket still smells on it around the sleeves, close to where I sprayed it first. It is very sweet in its opening, but after some time, it leaves the most elegant and opulent scent, which still radiates and is strong. I would say it is a bit powdery, which is something I do not like, but overall, the clean and papery scent is a must. It's become one of my favorite scents ever, and I've had it for two days. There is no way you won't be noticed in this perfume, so I recommend it.

I absolutely love this perfume from Zara! It's very calming, subtle but with great longevity, and elegant for both sexes, of course! I love how it reminds me of some Hermès Fragrances, with a discrete vibe, but make no mistake - this one has pretty good longevity for the type of fragrance that it is, with some relaxing notes. It's ideal for every time of the year! I don't quite know yet which perfume it reminds more, but it certainly goes in the direction of a subtle relaxing vibe, with a fruity-woody-citrusy vibe (including the extraordinary fig note!!) and then a wonderful dry-down with patchouli and ambergris! Really beautiful - once again Zara and Jo Malone doing some great stuff here - damn, it really can be an almost-niche quality fragrance! I paid 25€ for the 90mL bottle, but if i had paid 60€ i still would be proud of my shopping! Will certainly get an extra bottle!

This is such a fresh and bright amber-based scent. The woody notes carry this blend, it has a sturdy feel to it. There is a zing and a slight sweetness underneath, that feels like a breeze. I miss this so much, and my bottle is running thin. EDIT: my prayers were heard, amen! May your plants always flourish ✨️ A lot of people seem surprised that Zara had such a beautiful blend with this much longevity, but for those who don't know, this is one of Jo Malone's collabs with Zara (thank you mother for feeding us, the less financially blessed). Anyway, whomst at Jo Malone do I need to @ so that they consider making a version of this for the main brand? Clearly this didn't make the cut of becoming a mainstay at the Zara line-up, but I know Jo was in her bag when she put this together so let's make it happen.

nascilde You're absolutely right ! Smell is amazing for the price ! I have just received my bottle, it was a blind buy, I have thought that I might be similar to Bottega Veneta Illusione, but no it's not. The opening bites you with citrus and pepper, but soon... all you get is this classic amber accord - vanilla, benzoin, sweet resin - just lovely, mixed with milky fig. I can pick up some woody notes, maybe patchouli. As name state - AMBER is main star and yes you can get cashmere like quality texture from this ! I would recommend even a blind buy !

This is best Zara ever did. Silage and longevity are really good, better than some designer fragrances. The smell is nice and unique. It turns heads and does great in warm weather. Great for day and night. I tried some other Zara fragrances over the years - people go bananas over them, and this is probably the one and only that impressed me THIS much. Bummer? I cannot find it on their website anymore - should have gotten myself at least few more bottles.

Amber & Fig Cashmere is back at Zara stores in a new cylindrical bottle in the same EDP concentration by Jo Malone. Lovely clean, fresh scent with green and natural fig note. The fig here is not dense, milky, coconuty or sunscreen type. On me, it is cold, clean, green, a little bit earthy in a vetiver way. I think it's very elegant, classy and refined scent. Excellent longevity and nice sillage.

Zara’s Amber & Fig Cashmere by Jo Malone is back!! Now in a new cylindrical bottle, it’s the same scent curated by Jo Malone. One of the few Jo Malone scents that wasn’t available in Malaysia when it first launched in 2023. I’m so glad the new version is now released here! If you enjoy fig fragrances like me, get it while you can.

For all of you guys that adored this perfume and wished Zara brought this back, your wish has been granted! Went to Zara Singapore today and saw it on the rack ! I've never smelled this before and I tested it just now and it was love at first sniff. It smells nostalgic! Its a cozy and fresh fragrance. Will be purchasing it.

Think of eau de merveilles with creamy fig note that surrounds the fragrance. It’s muskier than eau de merveilles but I think that’s what makes it last longer. I love how fig compliments every note in this fragrance. I like it more when it settles after an hour. It’s nice on skin and good for summer. Very uplifting.

I love Diptyque perfumes, but it so happened that I tried one of their summer scents and this Zara on the same day and I was blown away how much better the Zara one was - the uniqueness, the notes and ingredients combo, everything. Congratulations, one of the best scents on the market.

I have a pretty good collection of aftershave and decided to get this for my partner. However, I find myself, more drawn towards the smell and been using it for work though it's for women. I just love that smell of the morning fog and rain. One of my favourites for now

on paper smells completely different - woody, sweet, clean and masculine, but on my skin and clothes it smells like a cheap blue fragrance with ocean vibes, maybe a little bit similar to nautical voyage

Smells like the lingering scent of salty amber and patchouli from Merveilles after trudging through a lake surrounded by fig trees. Very interesting and somehow refreshing in the heat. An unusual amber.

This is another Zara perfume I’ve fallen in love with. It’s a fresh, clean scent with a light, creamy blend that makes it perfect for summer.

Idk why but I get white wine note after 2 hours on my skin.. anyway perfume is beautiful and it will totally be my next purchase

Hybrid of TF Soleil Blanc and Creed VIW. VERY addictive and longevity and projection is fantastic for a Zara frag.

For me it’s rainy Oceany fig, love it. Pleasant everyday wear , light & charming. Reminds Hemes Mervielles

AFC is a slightly strange, fig-centred scent, not as simple as it first appears. Fig is a note I enjoy in perfumery, and here it is interesting - changing from sweet to green as it develops, yet retaining a lovely warmth. The fig complements the other notes at all stages of this scent. AFC remains predominantly figgy throughout (a good thing for me). AFC opens with a burst of sweet mandarin orange with a spicy, peppery undertone. Once the initial opening fades a little, fig emerges, complementing the spicy orange notes beautifully - saving it from potpourri territory. The fig is slightly sweet and smells realistic, like the pulp of the ripe fruit. The spicy citrus opening is fleeting, giving way to the fig altogether within the first half-hour. As it develops, it becomes more fig-heavy, but it is more green than sweet, like the fig leaf note listed. It reminds me of Diptyque Philosykos here, being green and figgy. AFC is warmer than Philosykos though, possibly due to the amber notes in the base. However, the amber is quite synthetic, emerging strongly as it dries down. The soft woody fig balances it out, which is its saving grace. It fades to a sweet amber-fig skin scent. Sillage and longevity are moderate, better than other Jo Malone Zara scents. The name is apt, reflecting both the dominant notes and the warmth of this scent. Very pleasant fig scent, good quality and good value as usual from this line. 3/5.

Another quality juice from the ZARA Jo Malone line. But to appreciate this, you really need to like fig as a note, as this, this is a fig heavy hitter. Balade De Figuer has fig leaf and fig sap - but those are not notes that smell like the actual fig fruit, while this one has it in abundance. Reminds me of Kenzo Homme, but a lot higher quality and natural smelling, which is crazy given this is like 1/3rd of the price. Opening is high quality, sweet citrus and fig, with a little bit of zest from the pink pepper, moving through a softer, creamy middle phase to a slightly earthy vegetal with a hint of clean human skin from the ambroxan. Great pick for fig appreciators, but for anyone else it might be a bit much, especially in warm weather - the fig and ambroxan combo might overwhelm some less experienced noses.