Nuit by Zara

Although I’m not usually a fan of sweet perfumes, this one has won me over. The amber and vanilla are well-balanced, leaving a creamy and exquisite sensation on the skin. The only downside is that it doesn’t last very long.

I bought it blind in roll-on form and was surprised: soft, sweet, but not overpowering, very pleasant. Maybe because I’m an amber fan, I detect it quite a bit. Ideal for everyday wear with low sillage and projection. I’ll definitely buy it again.

Is the amber that thick note I’m sensing? Maybe palo santo? Based on previous reviews, it seems so. I bought it because it looked like the Dior one, but I haven’t been able to connect with it. It’s sweet, strong, and warm, but over time, balsamic and resinous bursts emerge that gave me a headache. Heavy and persistent sillage; I washed the area, but it still smelled on my skin and clothes. I was surprised—I love strong fragrances, but that note wasn’t for me for now. I’ll keep trying in open spaces. Luckily, I didn’t give in and grabbed the small 30 mL format.

Intense, sensual, and dark fragrance. Long-lasting with strong projection. Stays intact for 4-5 hours, then sits close to the skin, though it lingers longer on clothes. Evokes character and personality, suitable for around 30 years and up. Don’t overuse it; apply moderately. I absolutely love it—it’s woody and creamy, and I’ve received many compliments because it leaves more of a trail than I even perceive.

Zara’s Nuit is for a woman with a strong personality: creamy, dark, and imposing. It lasts quite a while on my skin, even though many complain that Zara perfumes don’t last. It’s not a fragrance to buy blind because it’s not for everyone; it has a milky base note that I adore and becomes rich close to the skin. The sillage is strong for the first hour, then moderates to that close-to-skin phase that I love so much. Very good for night dinners, bars, clubs, or any night out with alcohol, as long as you don’t go overboard. Best for winter or autumn, for young or adult women; I don’t see it for teenagers.

Soft, creamy, and vanilla-scented, but with a note I couldn’t identify that bothered me the whole time, kind of like play-doh. Plus, it’s extremely weak in longevity (max 2 hours) and has zero sillage. It doesn’t resemble either Zara Femme or Hypnotic Poison. It came in a set and left my collection without making a lasting impression.

The opening has a milky note that really grates on me, like it doesn’t belong there. Curiously, I don’t see it listed in the olfactory pyramid. The base is vanilla, but that’s about it. The evolution is very flat, though it might appeal to those who appreciate powdery perfumes. Longevity is very scarce.

Bought it blindly based on good reviews (no testers at the Zara where I went). Didn’t like it at all; smells very powdery. Even though I love powdery perfumes, not this one. It’s overwhelming and gave me a headache because it’s so strong. Not for me—it doesn’t smell bad, just way too strong for my taste. One of the few that just doesn’t work with my skin.

Super creamy. I sense almonds or warm hazelnuts; it subtly reminds me of the cozy feeling of Hypnotic Poison at a wallet-friendly price. The 2018 version has a different bottle; I don’t know if the notes have changed.

This has earned me many compliments. In the store, it didn’t appeal to me much, but I kept smelling it and found it addictive, even if I couldn’t decipher what. Someone said it smells like sunscreen, which might be true, but it’s a sexy perfume and the Zara website describes it as enveloping, which it is. Every time I wear it, people immediately tell me I smell good and I fill the room. I enjoy it a lot with sweaters and scarves; it’s truly cozy. Vanilla, almond-y, powdery, it has elements of all that. I have the 2018 version in the square purple bottle with gold on the pump. It’s divine.

In its 2018 version, it’s a total hit—it smells completely different from everything else. To me, it reminds me of some sunscreen. Not the best longevity, maybe two or three hours, but for 10 euros…

Not bad for a Zara fragrance; quite flat but pleasant, discreet, and easy to use. A powdery and slightly sweet scent; I don’t think it has sillage and longevity is short. I don’t detect any strawberry note at all.

It’s a really nice perfume. On my skin, it feels powdery and sweet at times, reminding me of flan caramel attenuated by cedar and some powdery notes, even though they aren’t listed. The strawberry note comes through in warm weather; above 20°C, it doesn’t work for me because I don’t like fruity scents. Highly recommended when it’s cold.

The middle notes are a delight, balsamic and warm. The longevity isn’t the best, but for 10 euros, what more could you ask for? The base reminds me of the tatami mat where my brothers practiced martial arts, so it’s not a total hit. Still, I’ll use it for everyday wear.