Floating Around by Zara
Men 2021
Description
Floating Around by Zara is a fruity aromatic fragrance for men, created by perfumer Olivier Cresp and launched in 2021. Its composition unfolds with a vibrant top note of bergamot, mandarin, and lemon, giving way to a fresh heart of jasmine, lily of the valley, and rose. The base settles on a warm blend of cedar, oakmoss, and musk, offering…
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Notes
lavender
Community
35 votes
- Positive 46%
- Negative 5.7%
- Neutral 49%
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
83 votes
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Leading answer Neutral
35 votes
Season
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57 votes
Time of day
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21 votes
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About Floating Around
Floating Around by Zara is a fruity aromatic fragrance for men, created by perfumer Olivier Cresp and launched in 2021. Its composition unfolds with a vibrant top note of bergamot, mandarin, and lemon, giving way to a fresh heart of jasmine, lily of the valley, and rose. The base settles on a warm blend of cedar, oakmoss, and musk, offering a balanced evolution between citrus freshness and woody elegance.
Flowers Fruits, vegetables and nuts Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
25 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Intimate
26 votes
Character
Leading answer Leans masculine
26 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Good value
24 votes
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9 reviews
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Simple, with lavender, apple, and a touch of ambroxan. After 15-30 minutes, it leaves a clean, soap-like scent. To me, it doesn’t smell like Prada Luna Rossa Carbon at all; while they follow similar lines, they are very different. This Floating Around is sweeter at first. It would be great for the office in spring, fall, and maybe summer on cooler days. Lasting power is limited, around 5 hours. I’d grab it if I caught it on sale or in a bundle, otherwise I’ll pass.
It’s a good fragrance, nothing extraordinary, but it smells nice. It’s fresh with a warm touch. Ideal for everyday wear without drawing attention.
Starts smelling of lavender and apple, something fresh, but after half an hour it has a halo reminiscent of Sauvage, obviously saving the differences. If it had better projection, it would be a solid choice; after that half-hour, it smells like a generic blue fragrance. Soft and a good option for the gym, post-shower, an intimate encounter, or if you don’t like to bother others or get bothered by strong scents. I see it as all-rounder but it lacks strength and personality. Lasting power on my skin is barely 4 hours. Only buy if it comes in a bundle or clearance.
Starts with lavender and apple, something fresh, but after half an hour it has a halo reminiscent of Sauvage, saving the obvious differences. If it had better projection, it would be a solid choice; after that half-hour, it smells like a generic blue fragrance. Soft and good for the gym, post-shower, an intimate encounter, or if you don’t like to bother others or get bothered by strong scents. I see it as all-rounder but lacking in strength and personality. Lasting power on my skin is barely 4 hours. Only buy if it comes in a bundle or clearance.
I’m writing about this fragrance again and there’s nothing spectacular about it. It smells good but doesn’t stand out much. More for personal use than for good projection.
If Boss Bottled and Sauvage had a son, it would be something like this. It smells of apple and ambroxan from the beginning until it fades; I think the lavender disappears quickly (better for me). It’s quite linear and simple, but very rich. I didn’t expect much from its longevity or projection, but it hasn’t disappointed me too much, surely because it’s summer in my city, but it lasts quite well. One of my favorite Zara scents from this past year.
If Boss Bottled and Sauvage had a son, it would be something like this. Apple and ambroxan from the start until it fades; I think the lavender disappears quickly (better for me). It’s quite linear and simple, but very rich. I didn’t expect much from its longevity or projection, but it hasn’t disappointed me too much, probably because it’s summer in my city, but it lasts quite well. One of my favorite Zara scents from this past year.
Zara bundles again: the one that caught the most attention was the one I liked the least. I picked up Stormy Day. It smells of lavender and green apple, a mix we’ve seen a thousand times. The lavender feels a bit watery, it doesn’t dominate the apple, but it’s not as fresh and herbal as a decent lavender cologne. It has good projection but the longevity is weak. Stormy Day is superior in both aspects… I’d recommend it more than Floating.
The Sauvage scent starts to show up 30 minutes after application. The opening is a bit ‘meh’, but as it evolves, it improves significantly.