Stunningly Venice

This is one perfume I really cannot complain about. I love it. I have compared it to four other Zara perfumes, and would describe this scent as a very nice clean berry scent. I can't comment too much on the longevity which I don't think will do too well however. I prefer this 100% to Fashionably London (which smells like smoke and headaches). A very nice clean summery scent, not too sweet, smells similar to Nivea soft body cream (white container). Other Zara perfumes are actually headache-inducing (Fashionably London) or vile/ smells like bin juice (Red Temptation), but this one is really delicate and lovely. I would definitely buy again but for a cheaper price tag because although it smells lovely, I wouldn't pay the full amount for it. I have noticed with Zara perfumes, that it really depends on the bottle/ batch you purchase. For example, I bought Golden Decade and I hated it so I gifted it. However, I tried buying it again after all the TikTok/ YouTube hype and it's one of the most beautiful scents I own. It really confuses me.

Sometimes it takes a while, some time, for you to fall in love with a scent. Stunningly Venice is simple at first encounter but it grows into something so gorgeous on the skin. It melds with the skin and it adds some simple vibrancy that makes happiness grow. I love this scent. It's sophisticated in it's simple execution. Different time, different review, same scent, overwhelmingly beautiful experience.

Update 16 OCT 2023: After trying Atomic Rose, I really think Stunningly Venice is 90% similar. I find it very feminine and whimsical. It also brings me back to my childhood as it smells like a ‘Lovely Lace’ scented store that sold teddy bears and scented oils. Most of the Jo Malones from Zara have been absolutely fantastic. I love this entire ‘Zara Olfactive’ collection... Decided to get em all.

Jo Malone has the best nose in the world. This definitely reminds me of when me and my man went to Venice. It's absolutely feminine, full of love and happiness. It's so irresistible I think it might be my new favourite!

This is a beautiful rendition of dark red berries - this perfume really is stunning. It must be the grounding with Myrrh, which I love. It's light and refreshing. I get a watery red candy but not one for kids.