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Don’t Follow by Zara

Men 2018

Brand
Zara

Description

Don't Follow by Zara is an aromatic citrus fragrance for men. Launched in 2018, this composition features bergamot as the top note, violet in the heart, and amber in the base. The creation is signed by the perfumer who designed it.

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 5.0%
  • Spring 38%
  • Summer 15%
  • Autumn 43%
  • Day 74%
  • Night 26%

Key notes

Community

27 votes

  • Positive 78%
  • Negative 22%
  • Neutral 0%
positive reviews 27 community votes
LongevityModerate SillageModerate Best momentAutumn CharacterMasculine

The olfactory pyramid

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Top 1 note
Heart 1 note
Base 1 note

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In the collection

Leading answer I own it

55 votes

Season

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Leading answer Autumn

40 votes

Time of day

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Leading answer Day

19 votes

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Fragrance profile

About Don’t Follow

Main accord violet Year 2018 Gender Men

Don’t Follow by Zara is an aromatic citrus fragrance for men. Launched in 2018, this composition features bergamot as the top note, violet in the heart, and amber in the base. The creation is signed by the perfumer who designed it.

Flowers Musk, amber and animalic

How it wears

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Longevity

Leading answer Moderate

23 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Moderate

31 votes

Character

Leading answer Traditionally masculine

6 votes

Value perception

Tied for the lead Fair price / Good value

5 votes

Community reviews

3 reviews

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  1. HenryGerard

    It’s a rich aroma that opens with sour oranges and citrus, with very subtle violet notes. After half an hour, it settles well; to me, it’s very similar to Bvlgari’s Aqua Amara, but more contained and softer, since Amara is powerful and has marine notes. This one leans more toward citrus and a hint of talcum powder, but very subtle. Excellent for work or casual outings. The longevity is good, though its sillage doesn’t raise eyebrows; still, you notice it when you get close. It’s a scent you can wear confidently at the office—it doesn’t bother anyone at all, but people will notice you wherever you go. Scent 7/10, Longevity 6/10, Versatility 8/10, Price 9/10.

  2. HenryGerard

    Rich aroma opening with citrus and tart orange, with a very subtle violet note. After half an hour, it settles nicely; it’s very similar to Bvlgari’s Aqua Amara but more contained and soft, since Amara is powerful and marine. This one smells more citrusy and slightly powdery, but very subtly. Ideal for work or casual outings. The longevity is good, though the sillage isn’t head-turning; still, you notice it if you get close. Perfect for the office, nothing annoying but definitely noticeable. 7/10 scent, 6/10 longevity, 8/10 versatility, 9/10 value.

  3. It’s a super summery scent for men. The longevity is short, max about 4 hours. To me, it smells like cilantro, but in a positive and very subtle way—maybe it’s the blend of citrus and violet that gives me that impression, and I love it. It smells clean. Ideal for the office: not invasive or overwhelming. Perfect for smelling good without being distracting or drawing too much attention.