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Fragrances/Zara/Mandarin Desire

Mandarin Desire by Zara

Fragrance / 2021

Mandarin Desire

FEMININE

7.1/ 107 ratings

CitrusWoodyAldehydic

Sweet

Powdery

Released: 2021
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Not recorded

Mandarin DesireZara

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Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Heart notes

Base notes

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Citrus

Woody

Aldehydic

Sweet

Powdery

balsamic

fresh spicy

warm spicy

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity3.5 / 10

Sillage2.5 / 10

Value8.0 / 10

Community votes

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Day100%

Night0%

Audience skew

Male0%
Female60%
Unisex40%

By scent profile

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Ratings & reviews

Community

7.1/10

Very Good

7 ratings

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Frequently asked

What does Mandarin Desire by Zara smell like?+

Mandarin Desire by Zara features a layered composition opening with Orange at the top, Jasmine at the heart, Sandalwood in the base. The overall character is citrus, woody, aldehydic.

What are the notes in Mandarin Desire?+

Top notes: Orange. Heart notes: Jasmine. Base notes: Sandalwood.

Is Mandarin Desire for men or women?+

Mandarin Desire by Zara is designed for women.

When was Mandarin Desire released?+

Mandarin Desire by Zara was launched in 2021.

What fragrances are similar to Mandarin Desire?+

Fragrances similar to Mandarin Desire include Mandarin by Isabell, Lasting Desire by Zara, No 3 Citrus Meze by Zara, Grapefruit Incense by Zara, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Mandarin Desire by Zara is a fragrance for women. Mandarin Desire was launched in 2021. Top note is Orange; middle note is Jasmine; base note is Sandalwood.