(Shamanilla)

I was originally excited to try this due to the unique notes of the fragrance. On my skin, It opens with a healthy dose of green, spicy, slightly minty, and heady green cardamom and bright bergamot. The cardamom was incredibly strong and I considered destashing until the fragrance settled into my skin. The cardamom softens and blends with amyris, which provides a green, piney, grounded, and spicy foundation to the clean and warm sandalwood, powdery and earthy carrot, coconut water (think mature coconut and not the milk, water, or the meat of a young coconut), soft, floral, and tangy peach blossom, sugary and airy cotton candy, and gorgeous dry vanilla. Despite the notes, this is not a gourmand, but rather a sweet, green, and aromatic coconut vanilla scent. It is a unique, strange, and slightly edgy take on a summer and spring fragrance without the sunscreen nuances or tropical notes. For comparison, it’s like Vanilla Vibration (a discontinued fragrance that I love for winter and fall) summer edition. Not a safe blind buy. I think it would nice to layer this with a single note coconut fragrance like Heretic’s Dirty Coconut or coconut lotion/body oil for more of a summery feel or vanilla for additional sweetness. EDIT: I allowed it to sit for a few days in a dark cabinet and the fragrance got beachy, reminds me of a boardwalk. Sugary vanilla cotton candy, buttery coconut, and coconut water bomb with cardamom and sandalwood. This fragrance took me on a journey from being a strong dislike to a like. I can only imagine that this fragrance will get better with maturation and I will test it again in the summer on the hotter days. Will buy a second bottle if it’s discounted.

A vanilla, coconut and cardamom dominant fragrance, pretty long lasting (5ish hours on me) with moderate projection. I am starting to love more and more Zara fragrances, not gonna lie. They are so wearable while being somwtimes pretty unique and not the usual boring scent profiles. The main notes of coconut and vanilla are completely blended together, and smell "artificial" in a non-synthetic way, if it makes sense. Not "synthetic" like when you smell a perfume and it feels wrong, cheap, low quality, not like that. But they do smell abstract, artificial, like the idea of coconut and vanilla. They are not gourmand or photorealistic. There is a contemporary art museum vibe going on here, i know this sounds pretentious but here we are. There is also a minty note which is actually the cardamom. I didn't get the cotton candy note. The perfume itself is sweetish, but not gourmand sweet. This, as a whole, feels a bit like a coconut-flavoured Tic-Tac mint candy. Dries down as vanilla and white musk, then just standard white musk, the same you could find in The Body Shop White Musk. This is NOT a gourmand vanilla-coco-cotton candy. This is a futuristic museum, full of design objects, where the main color is white. It feels abstract but wearable in all occasion, office as well, for everyday wear, but without being boring. Going to work, going out, strolling through the city kinda vibe. Oh and it is absolutely 100% unisex.

Shamanilla by Zara is one of those fragrances that really surprised me in the best way. When I first sprayed it, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it quickly became something I reach for when I want something warm, comforting, and just a little bit different. It opens with a soft, creamy sweetness that feels almost nostalgic — like vanilla mixed with a hint of spice. There’s a light floral undertone that keeps it from being too heavy, and over time, it settles into this warm, slightly powdery base that’s both comforting and cozy. The sillage is really nice on this one. It doesn’t fill a room in the same way some other fragrances do, but it leaves a soft, inviting trail. People around you will definitely catch it, but it’s subtle and doesn’t overwhelm the senses. Longevity is decent too — around 5–6 hours on me, which is more than enough for a fragrance like this. Shamanilla has this easy-going feel to it, like the kind of fragrance you wear when you want to feel at home, wherever you are. It’s warm and sweet without being too sweet, and I think it’s perfect for casual days or evening outings when you just want something that’s cozy and a little bit different from your typical vanilla scent. For the price, it’s a really solid option, and I keep coming back to it. If you like sweet, vanilla-based perfumes with a twist, definitely give it a try.

I get sooo many compliments on this fragrance! It is a fresh coconut fragrance that sits lightly on the skin, but performs extremely well for a Zara fragrance. I can spray this at 7am and people can still smell it at 1pm. I have had Wood Legacy from this collection too and it is nice, it just does not have the sillage or longevity of Shamanilla. It is not a traditional men's scent; it is heavy on coconut and vanilla, instead of traditional male notes. I would have loved a heavier presence of tonka in this scent, only then would I say it is perfect for me. 100% a unisex fragrance. I would say it leans more feminine than male, depending on if you are a fan of tropical, sweet fragrances. The only similar scent I can compare it too in my personal collection is Qaed al Fursan White. That has similar notes of coconut and vanilla, but it is more sickly than Shamanilla. QaFW has a more fruity presence on my skin and is good for layering. Shamanilla is fantastic for layering with an oud or a woodier scent if you would like it to become more masculine. I personally like the light gourmand scent, so wear it as it is, although I am looking to try it layered. This was a blind buy for me, purely based off the name and scent profile and I am not disappointed.

Closest humanity has gotten to perfection, shame they discontinued it. Don't know anything that smells like it. Leans feminine for sure - I've been called out for wearing "women's perfume" when this is on, which I take as a further compliment in all honesty. Keeping it in the bottle for a year has definitely created more complexity in the vanilla and sweetness - is more of an experience now, where as straight out-of-the-box it was a bit weak and didn't really evolve. Still loved it though. Also - I don't smell any cardamom. This is why I don't trust scent notes. Best way I'd describe this scent is that it smells like a field of fresh flowers on a nice sunny mid 20C day - and add some vanilla and sugar. Beautifully put together. Longevity is a bit of a miss. But it's a summer scent, and most summer scents just don't last.

This is so unbelievably nice. Not mind blowing or head turning but just so nice. It stays pretty linear on me the entire way, I don’t get much cardamom or citrus in the opening, just coconut, but not in a tropical way. It’s like coconut cream, unsweetened. The sweetness comes more in the dry down but it’s not juvenile at all, it’s a comforting combination of the sandalwood, carrot and yes, a little bit of the cotton candy, but not in a tootachey sugary way, it’s light airy and cozy. You must like a sweet scent to appreciate this for sure but it’s not at all displeasing or headache inducing as many sweet scents can be. And it lasts fantastically well, especially on clothes. It’s my favorite perfume I’ve tried from Zara, I highly recommend it.

Aromatic n’spicy vanilla. It smells somewhat like Vanilla Vibration, but better. The cardamom is a great addition. I went to smell it today as it was compared to Un Bois Vanille and I agree that there are similarities, because of the coconut. This is creamier, though. But just as perfect for layering. It is listed as male and while I certainly wouldn’t mind smelling this on a man, I’d say it’s unisex, perhaps even a little female as well. It’s a versatile no nonsense kind of frag with just a hint of something slightly edgy just as Vanilla Vibration. Smells amazing on clothing too and has a good staying power. An excellent budget buy.

I absolutely love this one! Usually I don't buy fragrances from Zara but this one is sooo good, I already bought a few back up bottles, we know how fast Zara's scents can come and go. On my skin this is a coconut bomb with a little bit of sweetness and some vanilla + cardamom in the background, but in a fresh and light way. Yes it's leaning more feminin but I don't care tbh. This is a perfect summer fragrance, I don't have any issues with longetivity either. I was searching for a coconut scent for a long time, and finally found the perfect one. For me it's a 10/10.

I guess this has to do with skin chemistry, but this scent is very masculine on me. The balsamic cardamom with a sweet touch is very pleasant to all noses. Initial projection is very good for 1 hour maximum, and then it becomes a great close-up bubble for the remaining 5 hours. The subtle coconut/sandalwood/vanilla makes it a bit like "sunscreen". This is a very different scent from what I'm used to, specially in a hot weather context. At current Zara prices in their more simple "Basics" collection, it is worth trying

In my skin its a beautiful and luxurious vanilla sandalwood can be used in summer and winter. Open in my nose more sweet and minutes later set more sandalwooish, cardamom and sweet vanilla with a touch fruity. But curious sometimes smell fresh and sometimes smells sweet. I love it ...unisex a little bit more female but I would like to smell it on a Men. I always imagine artist smelling like something and with this when I smell it think in one of the members of the Måneskin group.

17 Euros in the new bottle design sold together with Leather Fever in a combo set (100 ml). I was looking for an easy going vanilla scent for my vacation. If you are having similar ideas, check out this fantastic combo by Zara. I think it is the deal of 2026, both scents are just phenomenal. They both become close to the skin after 2-3 hours, but that is exactly what I wanted.

Spectacular vanilla/coconut/cardamom scent. Long lasting. This was NOT a blind buy... sampled it in store, loved it and had to have it. Smells niche and unique. Surprised no influencers have latched onto this. Zara must not compensate them. A banger. Marketed as a men's fragrance, but could easily be rocked by women who like variations on vanilla.

This is definitely unisex if not feminine. I have a thing for fragrances that are reminiscent of suntan lotions and this one is very much in that ballpark. It's a creamy vanilla with an instantly detectable coconut note that really sells it for me. Honestly Zara pleasantly surprised me with this one.

I love it so much 😭 unisex vanilla, very balanced and perfect for warm weather! The coconut water gives it such a clean and fresh vibe! However, I wish it had better projection, it's a very soft, close to skin scent

Been disappointed in the past few Zara releases. But I’m glad I bought this one. Definitely a creamy vanilla. Love it! As it’s very loud.

Bought it one year ago, by the time it was more like a woody coconut water, now is getting denser, riche, creamier, spicier...i'm in love

Really love this one. Saw at store and instantly fell in love amazing. Coconut and cardamom so good vanilla sweet love it

Vanillary by Lush comes to mind. It’s very warm and powdery. Unisex. If you like the Lush fragrance this is a steal.

I received this as a gift and was.. well in between. I'm not the biggest fan of vanilla, and sweetness in fragrances so i had many worries. But you know what? I ended using it much more than i expected. The vanilla is so smooth here, and not overly sweet. On my skin I mostly smell coconut water with cardamom and cotton candy and this smell last on my skin for couple hours. It's like fuzzy blanket when you need something soft. Is it boring? Extremely. But simultaneously it's so easy to wear it and bring peace to my head and nose. Will I wear it in warm weather? Probably not cause it will be to sweet, but so far I'm enjoying it in cold weather. :)

This is the second one of the Vibe Variations that I’m trying after Flower Please. My first impression of this one is much better than Flower Please. I like the coconut and while I find that that is a note that is quickly fleeting -like in Blanc Ensoleille by Zara and even Eau de Blanc Soleil by Tom Ford – in this fragrance the coconut kind of seems to be much more steady. It has a bunch of notes that seem so strange together, but funnily enough I kind of feel like it’s actually the carrot that gives the coconut the earthy base that it needs? It’s cool, I like it. I got the 20ml bottle and I already see me taking it with me on a summer vacation.