Fashionably London by Zara

I loved it when I first tried it and wore it daily, but I put it away in the cabinet for months. Today I used it again and it smelled different: the first spray is super masculine, like sandalwood, but once it dries on the skin, the roses come out full force. I shook it and sprayed it again, and it was softer and more pleasant. What a shame because I adored it; I’ll try it again later.

It’s either a Delina Exclusif or a CDN Imperiale by Armaf, but washed out. My Jo Malone smelled bad with this fragrance; besides being a clone, it has terrible performance. There’s no point buying it if you have the Armaf Imperiale, which lasts forever and is better quality at the same price.

It’s the signature scent of one of my closest friends from college. It has a heavy sillage; I don’t recommend wearing it in enclosed spaces. Once we took the bus and I couldn’t handle it; it’s very cloying. You could smell it from the back of the bus. It feels like a lady’s scent, not for a young woman.

It smells exactly like Molton Brown’s Delicious Rhubarb & Rose.

The first time I smelled it, I liked it. Now it gives me stomach disgust. (Not because it smells bad, but sometimes scents trigger rejection for various reasons). This happens sometimes, and the opposite too. It has something that invades excessively and oppressively. Huge sillage and longevity, even after washing. PS: The other Zara perfumes marked as similar didn’t seem similar to this one when I tested them. If anything, Rose Petal Drops, mostly because the rose is very noticeable here (and I don’t like that either). And by the way, there’s no resemblance between the original bottles, which were great, and these round ones that say nothing.

Fashionably London from the Zara Olfactive collection, inspired by Jo Malone. Go for something elegant and timeless. It opens with bergamot—citrusy and luminous without being loud. The heart is a sophisticated, modern rose, classic yet never dated. The musk base is creamy and long-lasting. The bottle is minimalist, but at 30ml, the sprayer shoots too hard and ruins the delicate feel. In short: elegant, clean, and feminine, perfect for daytime or formal events. The structure is great, though that tiny atomizer is a downside.

One of the best perfumes in Zara’s history. Elegant, feminine, fresh, and musky. It lasts hours and projects well, making it a guaranteed compliment-getter. Plus, the price is reasonable (though it went up by €8 when they changed the packaging, which isn’t better than the old one). Every time I wear it, I fall in love more. I hope they never discontinue it. I also have the body cream, hair spray, and hand cream, though not all are currently available.

This perfume lasts forever on me. I only feel it for a couple of hours, but my coworkers say they can tell where I’ve been, so I moderate my sprays. It’s a powerhouse, way too strong for me; I love it but sometimes it’s overwhelming, so I use it sparingly. If I finish this, I’ll try similar ones, but the quality-to-price ratio is excellent.

The reason for this review is to say that the longevity is incredible; I’ve had it on my skin for 12 hours and it still smells (from just one spray). Although it’s listed as unisex, I think it’s more feminine, though surely some men wouldn’t have an issue with it. It’s a rose scent wrapped in citrus. If you like florals, especially roses, this is a great option for the price, quality, and longevity.

Jo Malone shines with this identical Delina dupe. It’s spectacular in every way with great longevity. If you’re looking for a Delina clone, this is the one, and it comes from Zara.

Am I the only one who smells petrichor (wet pavement) with this fragrance? Nothing surprising, considering a rainy city is in the name. It lasts a long time, but it doesn’t quite convince me; there’s something in the dry-down that reminds me of something unpleasant.

This perfume is delicious. It has a metallic note that I didn’t dislike; in fact, I’m drawn to it. The sillage is beautiful. Feminine and cool without being extravagant.

I really like this fragrance, but I consider it too strong. It’s a super-powerful rose with musk that, in my humble opinion, lacks creaminess. The trick I’ve found is to apply body cream to my palm and then spray the perfume; that’s exactly how I like it. I don’t know if that’s crazy, but I get what I want.

I must confess, this fragrance is love/hate for me. The opening is a bit overwhelming, but the dry-down and performance are excellent; it has incredible projection for a Zara scent. I haven’t tried Delina, but I have tried similar ones, and I think this interpretation might be a hit: it’s very sexy, clean, and alluring. I received many compliments. I finished a bottle in no time and plan to restock.

I went in super excited to try it, but it didn’t win me over at all. At first, it smells like soap 🤷♀️ and clearly doesn’t suit my skin. I didn’t detect any rose throughout the entire experience, to the point where I wondered if I had picked up the wrong tester. I wouldn’t buy it.