Tender Amber

Tender Amber by Zara is one of those perfumes that really caught me by surprise. From the first spray, it gives off this warm, cozy vibe — soft, sweet, and just a little bit creamy. It’s simple, but in the best way. One thing I really appreciate about Tender Amber is the sillage. For a Zara fragrance, it actually leaves a very nice trail — not overpowering, but noticeable enough that people around you can pick up on it. It has this inviting, comforting presence that floats gently in the air without feeling heavy. To me, Tender Amber feels perfect for days when you want something easy and comforting, but you still want people to notice you smell good. It's more intimate than loud, but it definitely doesn’t disappear into your skin the way some soft scents do. Longevity is decent — around 5–6 hours on me, which is honestly pretty impressive for the price. I don’t usually reach for it when I’m trying to make a big, bold statement, but when I want to feel relaxed, cozy, and a little bit elegant, Tender Amber is a beautiful choice. It’s like wearing a soft cashmere sweater — simple, warm, and effortlessly charming.

This one really surprised me. It smells like a cross between Erba Pura and Kirke, leaning a little more towards Kirke. I definitely pick up on some Ambroxan in there, but it smells very bright and pleasing. The ratios of notes here are slightly different than Kirke, and the addition of the blackcurrant makes it unique on its own. I actually prefer how it smells here! The juicy fruits aren't overwhelming like in the OG Kirke, and it smells super clean, musky, and salty throughout the entire lifetime of the fragrance. Easily one of my favorite Zara releases. It's been performing very strong for over 4 hours, and it lasts a good 9h on me.

I have a love-hate relationship with this fragrance. I love it because it is so damn good, and I hate it because it just does not last. I often find myself overspraying (10-12, sometimes 15+), but not to much avail, as it still won’t last over 4-5 hours. It is a clone of Erba Pura but has an edge to it that just makes it smell better, which I am unable to express in words (erba pura however still trumps it as it is beast mode with insane projection). I will probably always own this beauty just to sniff the elixir that it contains, but if you want it for any other purpose than yourself and hope to be noticed, stay clear.

A very interesting scent especially from ZARA. I honestly didn't expect much, but this fragrance has a very distinct STRONG STRONG flowery and sweet ambery scent. It really reminds me of Xerjoff Erba Pura, which I also love. I would definitely never blind buy this fragrance, since I can see people hating this, just like Erba Pura. It is surprisingly long lasting for me, at least 8 hours of performance. To be honest, it's only 20€ for 100 ML, which is great value. Solid 8/10.

The Erba Pura of Zara! I can say this is 90% similar to Erba pura by Xerjoff and I’m surprised by the good performance of the perfume. Sillage and longevity above average, performs better than most of Zara fragrances. With the current price, this is a very good deal, and so far, the best Erba Pura alternative I have came across. This new collection from Zara in general is a big improvement. Zara, now we’re talking!