Zara Femme 2013

I really like Zara perfumes because they are affordable yet expensive smelling. This one has to be one of my favorites. I heard that most of Zara's scents are imitations of popular designer fragrances but I'm not sure which one this was based on. I can see many reviews mentioning Hypnotic Poison by Dior, but I'm familiar with that one and just can't find any resemblance apart from the significant amount of vanilla. Femme is true to its name: it's really feminine. This is what I imagine a very classy young woman would wear on a daily basis. It smells uplifting, so it's great for rainy, foggy or stressed out days when you need a little extra to keep you going. I can't imagine any occasion where this wouldn't fit - it's so inoffensive and pretty at the same time! It's also a quite luxurious scent. It reminds me a lot of the inside of expensive bags, which is strange because I usually get that association from leather and velour notes, but apparently there's none of that here. It's quite sharp for a few seconds after spraying (maybe it's due to the bergamot note), but it mellows very quickly into a subtle, smooth and creamy vanilla-musk combo. I don't get any patchouli which is sad because I've started to like the note a lot recently! On the whole, the notes are very well blended, I can't really point them out individually, but it's mostly vanilla with a floral-oriental vibe. It's a must for all the vanilla lovers out there!

Hot damn! I really loved Guerlain's Le Plus Beau Jour de ma Vie but it was way out of budget. This smells VERY similar at a £10 pricetag! I think vanilla scents suit me better, and since nobody has set this at their signature yet, this is my new one! Sorry Gianfranco Ferre Rose, you were wonderful while it lasted, but I just met someone new. Still, if I'm ever attending an event on a very hot summer's day, maybe you will accompany me? EDIT: The bottle is gorgeous too! It now comes in a white box shape with and iridescent shine and a gold top. Classic and lovely!

I really like this perfume. Its sweet, but not too sweet, i dont smell THAT much citrus on my skin. Its absolutely lovely, although i cant imagine wearing it in a hot summer day, more like in cosy cuddly autumn evenings... It is soo feminine, i love it! Its simplicity makes it special. nothing offensive, very well composed fragrance. Probably my favorite from zara so far, and i own many.

This is my new everyday scent! It is a beautiful fragrance. Not too overpowering, but has good longevity. It has replaced some of my higher end fragrances. I have been wearing it for about 3 months now and can't seem to get enough!

it is great perfume for daily uses smells sweet and powdery nobody notices until i ask but never heard any bad comment not love it but like it