Oriental by Zara
Women
Description
Zara Oriental is an oriental floral fragrance for women. The top notes are freesia, bergamot, and rose; the heart notes are vanilla and jasmine; the base notes are caramel, patchouli, and musk.
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Leading answer I own it
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Season
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About Oriental
Zara Oriental is an oriental floral fragrance for women. The top notes are freesia, bergamot, and rose; the heart notes are vanilla and jasmine; the base notes are caramel, patchouli, and musk.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
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Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
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Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
502 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
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I’m looking for something similar to Zara’s Oriental. I’ve tried Flowerbomb, Coco Mademoiselle, Dossier’s Floral Marshmallow, Royal Marina Diamond Princesse, Jimmy Choo, Si by Armani, and Narciso Rodriguez For Her, but none felt quite the same. I did like Paris Hilton’s Luxe Rush, but it fades way too fast. I need something with better longevity that’s easy to find and still in production.
Terrible for me, it’s way too strong. I bought it and am going to gift it because on my skin it smells like an older woman, and I’m just not there yet. It’s an incredibly invasive floral gourmand. That said, unlike other Zara perfumes I like, this lasts forever, especially on clothes.
I absolutely love this Zara perfume; it was my first purchase. It’s sweet and floral, with a vanilla and caramel dry down that’s perfect for everyday wear.
Smells delicious. Ideal for a night out in autumn or winter. The sweet caramel note lingers with the powdery musk, while the vanilla stays very soft.
Very subtle fragrance with zero longevity. It’s rich but fades quickly. I bought it blind and it’s extremely faint. I wouldn’t recommend it.
If you’re looking for something daily, floral, sweet, and extremely delicate—almost like a whisper—this is your scent. To me, it smells much more floral than it actually is, with the caramel coming through later. It’s literally my go-to on migraine days when I can’t handle anything else, or days when I just don’t feel like wearing perfume. It’s sad that it’s an Eau de Toilette and disappears in under an hour, even on clothes. If it were an Eau de Parfum, I’d be head over heels. Will I empty the bottle because I’m obsessed? Yes. Would I recommend it? No.
I use it at home to relax or sleep, or for morning walks in winter with my dog. It’s for those days when you crave something super sweet. On me, it smells basically of caramel and slightly powdery vanilla with a hint of patchouli, resulting in a very warm and cozy vibe. It has moderate sillage and lasts about 4-5 hours. I’m not sure if I’d repurchase since I have other fragrances for those occasions and I prefer the Summer version, but I do enjoy it. Scent 7/10, Longevity 4.5/10, Sillage 7/10, Value 8/10, Versatility 6.5/10, Packaging 5/10. Would I buy it again? Maybe.
I think this is one of Zara’s most forgettable perfumes. Sweet floral with patchouli, no projection or sillage, and it lasts only 3 hours on my skin. Nothing like Versace’s Flowerbomb. It’s not worth it because the scent isn’t particularly rich, it’s not original, and the longevity is poor.
Probably my favorite Zara fragrance, but it’s a shame it doesn’t last at all. I have to bathe in it to get a bit of a scent. Sweet and spicy, ironically, it doesn’t look bad in summer.
It’s exquisite right out of the bottle, but after a while, I get a medicinal smell, like kids’ medicine.
It doesn’t last long, but it’s sweet without being cloying; elegant for women over 35, nothing too youthful. To me, it smells floral-sweet. I gave it 4 stars and loved it, plus I thought the longevity improved. I wear it on clothes, though the sillage is a bit light.
Didn’t really agree with it: very woody, caramelized, and too sweet. Gives me vibes of an older person and smells edible. It’s not terrible, but it gets on my nerves, so I gifted it away.
I liked it at first, but then I noticed it barely lasts on the skin, and when I do smell it, it’s too sweet and woody. I prefer fresh and floral scents. Ended up gifting the 100ml bottle and won’t be buying it again.
It’s very sweet, but not cheerful or luminous; it’s a dark sweet scent that evokes chocolate and coffee on an autumn afternoon.
A friend wears it at school, and every time he sprays it, I smell tea and sweet cookies.
Reminds me of LA BELLE, but without the pear note.
I don’t feel anything of what people say in the reviews… I think it’s a different scent, even though it says oriental. Must be my skin, since I only smell alcohol. I’ll keep looking. Update: Still felt nothing, another fragrance I gifted away.
It’s a dark vanilla caramel, not the typical teenage vanilla scent. I feel it’s for evening and night wear in cold weather. Very comforting. Reminds me of Killian’s Love Don’t Be Shy.
I bought it blind because Zara in my city doesn’t have testers and I wanted it for the price. I didn’t expect much, but I loved it; so far, it’s my favorite from Zara. It lasts way longer than other Zara scents; with just a few sprays, I get the scent for about 6 hours, and even longer on clothes. It’s soft and feminine. When I first tried it, I couldn’t stop smelling myself. I’m not sure if the name fits because it’s not oriental; it’s more sweet, but it’s exquisite.
I bought it expecting something heavier and sweeter, but it turns out to be a light, wearable, and fresh sweet scent, suitable for any season. It’s not a wow, but it’s a great all-rounder: it doesn’t bother, it’s not cloying, I don’t feel a heavy gourmand like I usually prefer, it’s just very comfortable.
I love it. The sweet and floral notes are perfectly balanced; it’s an imposing sweetness without being overwhelming. I can’t stop sniffing myself and have received so many compliments. Unlike other Zara scents that sound synthetic to me, this one smells natural.
It’s my second favorite from Zara. It smells sweet yet elegant, very rich with a soft, wearable trail. The longevity isn’t eternal, but for the price, it’s worth it. Perfect for quick outings, dinners, or a coffee date.
I’m fascinated by it. I’m not sure if it’s my skin or the perfume, but people always ask what it is because of that sweet, subtle trail. I bought the 75ml bottle and loved how it sat on my skin, so when it ran out, I grabbed the 200ml. I take great care of it; it’s one of my top picks in the budget category.
I thought I had bought a different fragrance, but after checking, yes, it is Zara’s Oriental. The notes say bergamot, caramel, and vanilla, but to me, it smells like pure leather. I don’t understand where the sweet or gourmand vibe is; it actually made me feel repulsed.
🥰 It’s a vanilla-flavored caramel with floral notes. It smells delicious, has good longevity, a moderate trail, and is super affordable. I recommend it 100%.
According to their website, the reformulation includes bergamot, vanilla, and caramel. They cut more than half of the original notes, so it’s not a wow perfume, but they did a decent job. For the price, it’s not bad; perfect for everyday wear for vanilla lovers.
I bought it because it came up as a recommendation on my phone while shopping at Zara and was 50% off, so I ordered it without knowing how it smelled. I love Zara perfumes, but this one isn’t for me. It’s very sweet; you can tell the caramel and vanilla, but the oriental vibe is missing. Very gourmand without standing out. They say it’s a clone of a well-known scent; I think it’s a clone of many. Plus, it doesn’t project much; it stays right on the skin. It just didn’t convince me.
One of my Zara favorites. Who would think that a 9.95 euro perfume, which basically smells like caramel and vanilla, can be elegant? Well, it is!
I LOVE IT, and curiously, I use it after showering to sleep. It relaxes me so much, and I love discovering the fragrance in the morning trapped between the sheets. It has something that makes it melt into my skin and seem to disappear, but it sticks to any fabric near the body like a magnet. Anyway, it’s a delight. Next time they restock, I want to try the Oriental Intense.
It’s strong. It works well when you want to be perceived as more formal or mature: a work date, receiving an award, picking up a visa, etc. It has good longevity and lovely top notes, but then it becomes a bit tiring. It’s like sticking your nose into a wooden dresser: its woody notes fix very well. I’m not obsessed with it, but like several Zara perfumes, it’s cool for the price and can be a great gift.