Stormy Day by Zara
Men 2021
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Description
Stormy Day by Zara is a spicy aromatic fragrance for men, created by perfumer Olivier Cresp and launched in 2021. Its composition unfolds with a top note of bergamot, pink pepper, and cardamom, leading into a heart of lavender, clove, and cedar. The base reveals hints of amber, vanilla, and musk, completing a balanced structure between freshness and warmth.
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Notes
violet
Community
50 votes
- Positive 68%
- Negative 8.0%
- Neutral 24%
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
128 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
50 votes
Season
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80 votes
Time of day
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41 votes
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About Stormy Day
Stormy Day by Zara is a spicy aromatic fragrance for men, created by perfumer Olivier Cresp and launched in 2021. Its composition unfolds with a top note of bergamot, pink pepper, and cardamom, leading into a heart of lavender, clove, and cedar. The base reveals hints of amber, vanilla, and musk, completing a balanced structure between freshness and warmth.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
37 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
37 votes
Character
Leading answer Leans masculine
39 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Good value
37 votes
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6 reviews
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As others have said, it’s rare. Not unpleasant at all! But it’s different from what you smell frequently. It’s sweet but not cloying. You can detect violet, a hint of pepper, and a solid cocoa base, just like they said, like creamy cocoa. There’s also a fruity touch in the opening that fades within minutes. Based on the name, I imagined something else—something warm and sweet for cold weather, but nope! It feels ideal for spring and maybe autumn. Great for everyday wear, casual outings, etc. The longevity is limited; it sits close to the skin after 15 minutes, and if you overapply it, you’ll get maybe 5 hours max. If you find it on sale or as a set, go for it; otherwise, I’d probably skip it.
A rare fragrance that smells odd, but not ugly. It opens with a slightly citrusy, spicy, cocoa note—I don’t know, it’s weird, but once everything settles, it becomes a good everyday scent. Lasts 4 to 5 hours with moderate to light projection. The spices and that sweet aroma, which isn’t cloying at all, will embrace you in a masculine halo. Worth trying, and even better if it’s on sale or clearance. P.S. Go with an open mind because it might be a pleasant surprise.
A rare fragrance, smells unusual but not ugly. The opening is slightly citrusy and spicy with cocoa, I don’t know, it’s weird, but once everything settles, it becomes a good everyday scent. Lasts between 4 and 5 hours, with moderate to light projection. The spices and that sweet aroma, which isn’t cloying at all, will wrap you in a halo of masculinity. Worth trying, and even better if it’s on clearance or on sale. P.S. Go in with an open mind because it could be a pleasant surprise.
Simple yet interesting fragrance. Masculine, but in an unconventional way. The pepper gives a pleasant kick that classifies it as masculine and sets it apart from the thousands of marine men’s perfumes. It’s very accurate to describe the note as cocoa rather than chocolate: there’s nothing milky or vanilla-like, which makes it blend well with the pepper. The violet is a bit hard to detect. For its price, it offers great sillage and intensity. If there were an intense, powerful version with a bit more complexity, I might actually buy it.
Simple yet interesting fragrance. Masculine, but in an unconventional way. The pepper gives it a pleasant heat that classifies it as masculine and sets it apart from the thousands of marine men’s perfumes. It’s best described as cocoa rather than chocolate: there’s nothing milky or vanilla-like, which makes it blend well with the pepper. The violet is a bit hard to detect. For the price, it has great sillage and intensity. If there were an intense, powerful version with a bit more complexity, I’d probably buy it.
Curious and oriental, the violet stands out hugely, turning sweet. The pepper is somewhat hidden; I sense its peculiar heat more than an aromatic note. As for the cocoa, it feels more like cocoa in a body cream—I smell the grease rather than chocolate.