The Golden Lullaby

Back at my old job, I used to pop into the Starbucks across the street almost every day. It became such a habit over the years that the baristas knew my order before I even said a word. One day, just before one of them was about to resign, she asked me what cologne I was wearing. It was this one. I’ve always been into clean scents, especially since I live in a tropical climate where the heat makes everything feel a little more intense the moment you step out of an air-conditioned room. But this fragrance handled that perfectly. Even when I’d start to sweat, it still smelled soft and fresh with this gentle sweet zest. Never overpowering, just quietly there. I’m honestly so sad it’s been discontinued. Even my aunt smelled it on me once and asked where she could buy it. All I could say was, sadly, we probably never will again. Zara x Jo Malone, please bring this one back.

There’s not a single Zara perfume I liked EXCEPT for this one!!!! So good that I immediately bought 2 bottles. First spray instantly hits you with a light citrus, then you eventually smell the pear, then the musk. I live in Manila with a very tropical climate so I know I’ll be using this A LOT. Good one Zara! Finally a real fresh and clean scent from them.

I am obsessed with this scent even though I am not a big musk lover! It's such a gentle pear and musk combination, so comforting. I like to spray it after taking a morning shower, it gives me a sense of freshness and calmness. However, I have stopped using it on hot days, as I feel it turns a bit sour then.

If you find this gem in your local Zara, please grab it. It's a very good morning scent, to run errands, jogging, gym, you name it. Amazing, unisex, all ages. I'm obsessed It performs gracefully in the heat, sorry if it's a bit iffy but, this scent mixes so well with sweat

This is sold out, I can’t find it anymore in Zara Malaysia. Thankfully I got 2 bottles before it went on sale. This ‘Golden Lullaby’ scent is an easy to use anytime fragrance and there’s even a baby friendly version called ‘Le Petit Lullaby’.

Simple and Great taste. Very long lasting. If you like pear, absolutely good choice. Abnormally, the pear's cool fresh sweet fruity scent remains with the main musk.

Absolutely beautiful and to my nose smells like nothing I've smelled before , maybe similar but definitely it's own

I was eyeing this fragrance from some time, and then it disapperead, I already knew it was a skin scent type of fragrance and that I would have to blind buy it so I was not willing to pay full price for it; finally Zara decided to put it on sale and for the price of 12,00€ I managed to buy The Golden Lullaby 90ml + La Petite Lullaby 40ml in a gorgeously illustrated coffret packaging (there is some greenery and a benevolent looking bunny on it, I as so curious who the artist could be). I am always very attracted by fragrances marketed as clean and minimalistic, more so when they are supposed to smell like actually clean skin, a skin scent not only because it is a light fragrance but a true *your skin but better* scent, often based on molecule notes, but the concept of this collection goes beyond that, hinting at a mother and son bond and even if I am not a mother that particularly tickled my imagination! The set contains a scent for a mother and one for her baby, a new way to bond and remember eachothers through smell, a sort of imprinting effect for the baby and a precious olfactive memory for the mother. In this case it could be actually possible since La Petite Lullaby, which is the one marketed for the child, has an alcohol free edc formulation and what appears to be a quite clean inci (contrary to the Emotions The Glaze Collection which was marketed for children and offered as alchool based edt). The Golden Lullaby opens with a pear note that smells green and light, I belive there also is a touch of bergamot intertwined with it that disappears pretty quickly. The pear note does becomes more sweet as the scent warms on the skin, but it is crisp, never juicy or saccharine which I think works for the best in this kind of fragrance. There is an acquatic feel to this pear note, as if it could actually be an aquatic fruit and it sits very light on the skin. Musk and ambroxan is what makes the base, they are very well blended with eachother to the point you can not pick up where one ends and the others begins. It is a light and gentle blend, and it smells extremely clean while still preserving its warmth, never lending on an aseptic territory. If I had to describe the type of ambroxan Jo Malone imployed in here I would say that it initially smells lightly sweet, it has almost an undertone of candy floss but it is a facet so light that it can't even be described as such. It is similar to the sweet undertone present in Cheeky Smile by Jusbox, which is a 100% molecular based fragrance, but in The Golden Lullaby that sensation is twenty times more subtle and light, softer even. It then develops a transparent light woodiness, similar to light colored cedar but again so light that it's almost unperceptable and there is no pencil shaving effect. Apart from the pear in the background, at this stage the mix of musk and ambroxan smells like warm, clean human skin just fresh out of the shower. When after some hour of wearing the scent mixes with the natural oils and sweat of the skin then a subtle salty skin quality can be appreciated. It almost has a "pheromonic" quality, typical of the fragrance that use ambroxan as a solinote or base, there is something intriguing that is difficult to point out or describe, it's the typical aspect of teh ambroxan reminiscent of ambergris; this could really be the smell or sensation a new born captures on her mother skin only that in here the effect is hightend, in this sense this truly is a "your skin but better" fragrance, done in a skin scent style and concentration because projection and potency in general goes from moderate to intimate. In the final part of the fragrance there is a vague creaminess reminiscent of a veil of sandalwood and then the ambroxan sets on its main quality, it smells really ambery similar to the ambrettolide smell in the dry down of Another 13 by Labo (another scent that on me and many people takes a "your skin but better" vibe), also reminiscent of Not a Perfume Superdose and of the dry down of Pear Inc both from Juliette Has a Gun. At this time the musk can be isolated, smelling now like a clean fabric softener, light and airy, giving a vibe of skin on which a clean textile has just been sitting. It is a familiar and conforting smell and it reminded me of a type of musk that the house of Jovoy (and the brands under it) often use, its smell is familiar and reminiscent of a clean body under clean sheets, specially when combined with the warm amber smell that the ambroxan yields. Made me remember a time when as a child I was afraid of the dark and would sneak in to my mother bed, under white clean sheets always treated with a huge dose of fabric softener! This type of fragrance based solely on molecule are a bit difficult to describe, sometimes they seem complicated because many different elusive facet can be captured, others they seem so simple to the point of going beyond a minimalistic style, appearing plain or blunt. And they change greatly varying on skin chemistry. I didn't observe an harsh smell, a window cleanear smeĺ or a burnt hair smell like sometimes it happens with molecular fragrances. Personally I think the overall result is a clean ambery scent that smells like skin, not so fruity or sweet, it is creamy and round but transparent with a sleek style that fits very well a clean girl aesthetic. I don't find the scent powdery at all, in comparison Le Petite Lullaby is slightly more powdery. They share the same pear and the same musk, there is the same warm clean skin smell but this time the scent is a "your skin but better" infant version, with the pear just a tad more strong. Of course there is no ambroxan im the edc and it is even more light and imperceptible. It smells like the skin of a baby that after a clean bath and some pampering with talc goes to sleep on her mother chest absorbing just a touch of the mother perfume. Both fragrance are helped greately by the use of a cream as base, I have a cream version of the scent which was sold in a bundle with the house fragrance of the same scent, also on sale. The Golden Lullaby lasts for about seven to eight hours on my skin, at times disappearing and then returning and a light dry down can be appreciated until the day after. Projection appears to be moderate only in the first hour, then it becomes a skin scent with an intimate projection. La Petite Lullaby was very light and intimate, lasting for about two hours even if oversprayed but beheving better on hair, clothes or on a base of body cream. It has the performance of an eau de cologne. If you are looking for a strong, peculiar perfume then this is not for you. It is not perfume-y at all, in that case it is much better to go with Pear Inc by Juliette Has a Gun, they share the amber for sure, and Zara also offers different scent that are pear based from which to chose. If instead you are in your element with fragrances such as Another 13 or Ambrette 9 by Le Labo, Not a Perfume and Superdose by Juliette Has a Gun, Paper by Commodity, Milk by Dedcool or even You by Glossier and Bare by Victoria Secrets, and of course the Escentric Molecule series then you could find beauty in this Zara x Jo Malone creation, it has a similar style but it is a delicate and skin scent version of some of them, perfect for the summer heat or during an intimate encounter, for anyone searching a personal base scent to layer with others fragrances. For the price the type of ambroxan used seems to be a good quality with nothing harsh about it. I find the concept behind the fragrance quite moving and so is the name of the fragrance. Is there something more pure then a lullaby sung by a new mother to her baby? It is golden because it's precious, full of the most special love there is, selfless and unconditional, a type of love no else can ever give us in the same way. It soothes and so does a mother scent, the scent of safety, love and home. I remember researching about the story of Jaycee Dugard, an inspiring strong young lady that went through an impossible ordeal, during her years of captivity she couldn't even look up at the sky but the light of the moon was enough to make her remember of her mother and the lullaby she used to sing to her..."I see the moon and moon sees me, God bless the moon and God bless me", that was enough to give her courage and hope that she may indeed return to her family. There is magic in a lullaby. And while this fragrance may be not be something extraordinary I think celebrating this strong bond with a perfume was a dignified way of acknowledging its importance. I think Jo Malone was seriously involved in this project, if not so much creatively, she surely was on an emotional level, since this is her quote on The Golden Lullaby: "When your baby is placed into your arms for the first time there is an amazing connection. A lullaby is something so intimate between a mother and her baby and the soothing voice of their mother makes a baby feel safe and secure. A lullaby is all about musical notes and fragrance is all about fragrant notes and the different accords". And this is what she said about Le Petite Lullaby: "When your baby is placed into your arms for the first time there is an amazing connection. The love you feel rushes from the bottom of your feet to your head in a second. As you swaddle your baby in clean, crisp white blankets and embrace that moment of pure adoration, you are holding something that will be so treasured to you for the rest of your life".

While the original 90mL bottle was discontinued, the scent has made a return in its new 100mL vessel. It’s a whisp of a scent, but it’s remarkably durable for what it is - a flash of soft citrus, quickly joined by a transparent and fruity pear accord, supported by a melange of skin (clean) musks, and ambroxan. For me, it lasts on skin for about five hours, and remains detectable if anyone is close. Of course, your mileage may vary.

It is nice and light, and does remind you of babies. Contrary to the notes listed, I don't smell any pear instead some kind of light citrus. I do get the slight saltiness from Ambroxan and soft musk as listed in the notes. I agree with my downstairs comment, the petit lullaby is way too light and undetectable for me, even though it has nicer reviews on fragrantica. I like this edp golden lullaby one better.

Is this considered being a dupe for JHAG:s pear inc? They're not quite alike but I enjoy them both anyway. Pear inc has a much more prominent pear note while in Golden lullaby it's more lingering in the background. It's a soft and intimate, slightly fresh and juicy perfume well worth the price! I saw it listed as similar to another 13 though. That couldn't be more wrong, so don't expect that :)

Got both le peti and the golden lullaby in new bottles, both are great, fresh and clean scents, unisex in my mind. Mediocre performance. But for this type is acceptable. Very bad atomizer, it makes cloud, which doesn't lay on the skin. Must have some alternative for better experience, I switched atomizer from another zara perfume, it worked.

Just like the name - it is bright and best worn at night for bed. It is a clean scent with musk and hint of sweetness from the pear. Thoughts of fluffy pajamas, a night in for a rom com movie.

@lullabylover it's back in stores now (I smelled it for the first time last Friday here in Oxford) so I'm thinking it should be online, so you can get it again! 😃

Nice and cozy molecular scent. Fresh and musky, and the pear is really lovely in this. For once, the name is very nicely chosen, as it's great for bedtime.

Dialed down version of Blanc a Porter (I hope Zara makes this permanent instead). Great for high heat and very humid weather.

Unfortunately, I seem to belong to the folk that perceives ambroxan as a screechy window cleaner scent. I get no pear at all, and I don't think this smells like JHAG Pear Inc (which I like) or Not A Perfume (which I don't) either... This is very weird and rather unpleasant to my nose, although my husband says it smells fine, if nondescript, to him. After many hours, I get some musk coming through, and it starts smelling something like skin that becomes a bit intriguing, but not enough to put up with the early stages. I will have to test layering this with some of the more fruity/floral BPAL fragrance oils that I own, as I suspect this may give them a musky grounding and enhance projection, while taming that noxious sharp smell from the ambroxan.

Glad I got to try it in the store before blindly ordering online. All I could smell was sweet lemons, similar to a cleaning product, no pear or anything else - and I love pear as a note. It stayed the same on my skin for an hour or two, then it was gone. Not sure if the perfume changes depending on which country/continent it is available in, because most of the comments in no way match what I smelled in store.

This smelt extremely lemony, I didn’t pick up on any pear. On the package it shows notes are Pear, Driftwood, and Ambroxan. Disappointed, was hoping for a nice pear scent, this smells kind of like a cleaner

This is an amber scent that can easily be worn all year. I don't get a lot of pear. I get a bright smelling musky amber. This was a blind buy because I couldn't find it in store and I had a different expectation in mind. The first time I sprayed it, I found it weak, but I think that was due to expectations I had because the next time I took it out, I over sprayed! This is a beautiful, non sweet, bright smelling musk, suitable for every day. Edited to add: I wore this on a hot day and I could smell the bright pear come through. This is an easy, every day fragrance. Yum!

I ordered the set containing both Golden and Petit Lullaby during the summer sale without thinking much of it. I needed a simple fresh-out-the-shower type of scent and, given that it only cost €12, I thought I couldn’t go wrong either way. Today I got the package and my first thought was that this is a very easy grab for those times when you don’t really feel like wearing perfume but still want to smell good. A fizzy sparkling musk - fresh, a little fruity, cozy. Nothing spectacular but for the pice it's rather nice :)

This is recognizably a dupe for Pear Inc, which is my sisters favorite perfume. Here however the juicy pear is less prominent and there is less saltiness to it as well, so it is more of a clean musk skin scent than Pear Inc which is more juicy and almost savory. It’s very nice for the price.

The petit lullaby is undetectable for me, but this one is a pretty nice refreshing and free spirited citrus musky scent, something the emotions collection was lacking

Do people who write here have a problem with their noses? they described a very ordinary scent as "unique". give up.

It is back in Zara's online store