Sublime Epoque

Shortbread is as simple as a simple cookie can get. But it’s also divinely delicious. And for this reason, Shortbread has been a favorite across the UK for hundreds of years. The origin dates back to around the 12th century when it was originally made with leftover bread dough, which was left to dry and harden until it became “biscuit bread”. Over time, the butter replaced the yeast, and the biscuit evolved into a short crust pastry. The term “short” refers to the crumbly texture, because of a sizeable amount of butter. Since butter was a luxury item, nobles and royalty only enjoyed short crust pastry on special occasions. Traditionally, Scottish shortbread is baked in a rectangular or square dish and cut into fingers, like individual round cookies, or in a large circle and cut into triangles. And Sublime Epoque has a lot to do with traditional Scottish Shortbread pastry. It is rich in white flowers, heavily centered on tuberose, with nuances of musky, woody and almost powdery accords. Undoubtedly sweet with vanilla, but also clean. In the beginning, I get a fresh, fruity and, above all, creamy accord from the candied orange blossom plus a slight spiciness from the brilliant bergamot. The bergamot remains until the end as a pleasant note in the background. On my skin there is a peach note, which is not mentioned, something with a chewing gum impression. Opening is like smelling the spring breeze. Then, a clean, crunchy and floral start with a bit of fruitiness. While the creaminess becomes more and more acute in the heart, the sensual tuberose surfaces and merges with the orange blossom of the opening and the clean jasmine with a lower tone, not at all indolic. Jasmine is a delightful addition to the perfume’s limited range of heart notes, and here it plays a supporting role rather than a primary role making room for the majestic tuberose. The result is smooth, sweet and buttery, so much buttery that it reminds me of the traditional Scottish Shortbread pastry, as mentioned in the beginning. Let the scent dry and fuzzy white musk tones, combined with a more subdued presence of dry cedar and a heap of spiced vanilla, not overtly gourmand or cupcake-like, linger on the skin. White musk is supportive, as is cedar. Instead, vanilla is quite potent and adds warmth to the base, which helps give the flowers some expansion. The cedar undertone intrigues me and makes this fragrance sway more towards unisex—it may still be too floral and fruity for a man who likes typically “masculine” scents. Pleasant, it is perfectly balanced and built around the note of tuberose. It is versatile and can be worn both in autumn and spring, and for any occasion of the day, of the evening, but also of the night. It projects perfectly and lasts well for many hours. A delightful, crowd-pleasing scent. It’s floral, a little sweet, and feels like you’ve just stepped out of the shower. It is not the most original combination of notes. I mean, I’ve already smelled a lot of recent scents similar to Sublime Epoque, and it reminded me of so many other musky-berry-sweet scents around, and it’s something like "My Way | Giorgio Armani", "L'Interdit (2018) (Eau de Parfum) | Givenchy" and "Bloom (Eau de Parfum) | Gucci". Become similar to each of those scents throughout evolution. Though, the small price makes it a suitable alternative to any of the previous. The sweetness and floral aspects make Sublime Epoque which tends towards a feminine gender, although more daring men might wear it. I based the review on an 80ml bottle I have owned since September 2021.

This is truly a beautiful, complex, and luxurious smelling perfume. The opening feels summery and, strangely enough, shares the similar dry & sunshine-y white floral essence found in Estee Lauder's Bronze Goddess. It then blossoms into a romantic & delicate sweet, fruity, floral that reminds me SO MUCH of the Gardenia Rose candle from DW Home (which is summery, luxurious, and undoubtedly gorgeous). It is sophisticated, but not overly so, and still has somewhat of a youthful flair to it. I do not have Armani My Way to compare, but for about $30 CAD, this perfume is absolutely worth every penny & smells far more lux that the price would suggest. The sillage is moderate-to-strong & the longevity runs about 4 hours. If you can get your hands on this gem, absolutely do. I don't think anyone would be disappointed with this investment. Edit: If you've ever smelled the old school Coppertone sunscreen, Suntan from Bath & Body Works (candle), or Sun and Sand from Yankee Candle (also a candle), that is what my fiance and I both feel is very much present in the opening to this fragrance, which is why I find it similar to Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess & suitable for summer!

I love it 😍 My Way is that girl for me comparing to SE, she's richer, denser, the tuberose is creamier, sweeter, longer lasting, amazing ❤️❤️ This one smells just like like it, not an exact dupe - opens up a bit strong on the alcohol, but then it settles to a 'toned' version. I prefer My Way but I bought 3 bottles of SE(😁) Sweet, gummy bear, floral, I love these type of scents. If you like My Way, you will like this one, you can use it as a refresher, it doesn't have the same projection power, but it gives a delicious bubble Edit: I wore it to bed and it lasted until 11am so, I got 9 hours on the skin (dries down to a musky floral) Edit: I fell harder for her, I absolutely love this scent, proud owner of 3 bottles, you can wear it for all year long

Fave Zara, such quality & affordable. Ideal for discreet & warm occasions....overspray and it will perform...... I actually got 2-3 compliments at thanksgiving lunch. Below: a review for INTENSE. Couldnt find many, so leaving this for the next curious. 2 sprays lasted 4 hours on my skin. Intense has bergamot, no tuberose. It has Orange blossom, no musk. The rest is 100% OG. It opens stronger & more citrus, less sweet. Very similar but more sophisticated whereas OG is playful. Oldest & youngest sisters. Intense is for nights. (If you have one, you dont need the other IMO.)

i can’t believe that there was a time where i did not like tuberose, when i go back to this perfume, it is addictive, clean, i don’t know what it is that attracts me so much to this blend, so beautiful it smells like lying down naked in white sheets, with no other feeling than serenity... this is such a pure, soft, feminine and "round" scent to me. sublime époque resembles my way by giorgio armani, which happens to be my new addiction. in my opinion my way is slightly creamier and carries the vibe even more, but this is so very close which makes them interchangeable.

I really like this fragrance. Sweet should be listed as one of the main accords. It's a creamy tuberose and is lifted by the sweet orange blossom. I have My Way and prefer Sublime Epoque to it because it's sweeter of the two. It also lasts all day/night on my skin and clothes plus it projects very well. This is one of very few Zara fragrances that won't fade after a few hours... Since we know they struggle with longevity on most of their collection, you need a minimum 10 sprays IJS and that's being consecutive 😌

This is exactly like My Way, I had just ran out and was looking for something similar and this was suggested to me as I have previously bought Zara fragrance. For a fraction of the price of My Way and a huge bottle it is sublime! It has great sillage and all the notes combined smell divine. I have only just received it so not sure of the longevity. I absolutely love Zara fragrance and Pink Flambé is exactly like Gucci Gorgeous Gardenia which I ran out of last month and purchased as an alternative.

I really love this. It is very bright, sweet and floral. The candied orange blossoms provide enough of that juicy freshness. I don't really smell the musk or any animalic scents in here. I actually prefer this over My Way because My Way has a top note that I don't like. Sublime Epoque stays linear all throughout, just a sweet fruity floral. I think you can wear this in the summer because it it not heavy or cloying at all.

Wow! Very well done! Sweet lightly lactonic tuberose, with candied orange flower and a slightly astringent musk. Really excellent dupe for My Way by Armani. Insane sillage, leaves a scent trail. Sprayed my pajama top last night, scent lasted through today, majorly long-lasting. Surprising for a Zara fragrance (especially with Jo Malone as the creator), but absolutely stunning, will work all year round.

Bit creamy, sweet but not musky. Just smooth, sparkly, clean..classy..friendly. Light & sweet citrus. Like luxury shampoo 3 hrs on skin, 24hrs on clothes. Great everyday & work scent. Could go Toe to Toe with some designer scents like Daisy 😍 Huge loveeeee & my hubby loves it even tho hes super picky with his nose. Compliment-trap when oversprayed (still performs intimately but can be smelled in hugs)

Bright tuberose fragrance, youthful and shining. It's sweet and "open". Makes you smell like a "normal and happy" kind of girl, I understand not everyone wants to smell like that, but blending in in an unoffending way is exactly why I like wearing it to office. Amazing dupe for My Way, it smells the same! Great performance for it's price. I recommend wearing it for spring/summer and with nice weather.

Wow this is incredible! I was really nervous about blind buying this because some of the reviews aren't super positive, but I am so glad I got it. It smells so feminine and fresh. I don't really get the bubblegum note people are talking about, to me it just smells like a very elegant fresh floral scent. I absolutely love it!

What a lovely floral smell this is! I am honestly impressed with what Zara is up to now with its fragrance division. I have not smelled My way and not planning to, this satisfies my tuberose addiction fully: creamy, well balanced, and finally, no headache inducing! For the price tag it has - it is literally a gem!

Smells very similar to armani my way but it's more linear. I honestly prefer this over my way though because it maintains that bright feminine tuberose fruity scent all throughout. Whereas my way tends to dry down quite musky on my skin which I don't really like.

This is so similar to My Way. I layer Sublime Epoque with so many other perfumes I own to freshen and sweeten them up. Like with Majesic Opulence or wih Flowerbomb. Everytime I do people tell me I smell really good.

Honestly line of the longer lasting eau de parfume’s that Zara sells, it smells just like my way also a little bit of prada paradox but that’s just me. For the price it’s really good and smooth lasts about 6hours

Amazing my way dupe. I love it. Obviously it’s not as strong hence the price but it’s well worth the money. Get a little one to keep in your bag to reapply throughout the day. 10/10 great summer fragrance.

A great dupe for My Way. I have both, but My Way is a bit more fruity than Sublime Epoque. Sillage and longevity is good, lasting more than 7 hours on my skin. Overall, a good dupe and a good fragrance.

Fresh clean sweet bubbly floral ,perfection in a bottle <3 so feminine so smooth This reminds me of l’interdit Im not a white floral fan but this is amazing My mom hates this :) so...not for everyone

Wow I’m sooo impressed with this one! I actually own My Way and like others have stated it really is identical. The perfect dupe and it actually last longer than My Way! For a fraction of the price!