Gracefully Madrid by Zara
Men Women 2021
Description
Gracefully Madrid by Zara is an aromatic citrus fragrance designed for men and women. Launched in 2021, the nose behind this composition is Jo Malone. The top note is orange; the heart note is geranium; the base note is musk.
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Very linear citrus-floral. The orange adds just the right touch of sweetness, while the geranium sparkles with an ultra-fresh vibe. Perfect unisex pick for spring and summer—elegant without being formal, versatile enough for anything. Ideal for your everyday wardrobe. Pleasantness: 7/10 Interesting: 6/10 Versatility: 10/10 Originality: 6/10
Zara’s Gracefully Madrid is minimalist and elegant, transporting you to a sunny afternoon in the city. Just three notes: a bright orange sparkle, fresh floral geranium, and a soft musky base. The result is subtle, clean, and classy. Perfect for daily wear, the office, or casual outings. Fresh for spring and summer, highly versatile for men and women seeking effortless elegance.
2024 version with a magnetized hat-style cap. Grab it during Zara’s sales for an absurdly low price—half the cost. Exquisite, energetic citrus with a pleasant surprise. Ripe orange that transitions into soft florals and finishes soapy. I’m not usually a citrus fan, but I love this for its personality and charm (I’m looking for that; I steer clear of boring, generic citrus). Good projection and decent performance; it’s not shy or ethereal. Unisex and great for mild climates. The Jo Malone line never disappoints—great taste and scents that outshine Zara’s usual range. Try it if you see it in-store. Also worth checking out: Fleur de Patchouli or Vetiver Pamplemousse for men, and Tubereuse Noir for women—an opulent, intense masterpiece.
It’s hard for a citrus to not like me, but this one managed it. The opening is fine, lemon-like, but after the first second, it smells like the water with the lemon slice left in the glass after the ice melts. Definitely a resounding NO.
It’s almost impossible not to like a citrus… and this one did it. The opening isn’t bad, lemony and crisp, but after two minutes, it smells like water with a lemon wedge left in your drink after the ice melts. A definite no.
Excellent scent and great price… Very similar to Acqua Celestia and Universalis by MFK, like a perfect child of both. Absolutely rich and spectacular!!!
I love it and was surprised it’s one of the least rated; it smells almost identical to my DKNY Woman. Now that I’ve taken a break from it, what a surprise. Smells like geranium with orange nuances (maybe tangerine?) and musk. I think it also has tomato leaf like the DKNY. Highly recommended for those seeking special citrus without the sweetness, unlike DG Light Blue.
At first glance, it doesn’t seem entirely bad. I don’t know Acqua Celestia, but this smells citrusy, slightly floral, with some traditionally feminine notes and those cheap molecular accords, yet it’s moderately pleasant.
I love it; I was surprised because it was one of the least-rated in Vibrant Cities, but to me, it’s almost identical to DKNY Woman, which I’ve used for years. I was taking a break from it but craving another bottle… and smelling this… what a surprise! I adore it!!! It smells heavily of geranium, accented by orange (or maybe tangerine?) and musk. DKNY claims tomato leaves are in there, and I think they’re a hidden note here too. Highly recommended for anyone who loves special citrus scents without the cloying sweetness of something like DG’s Light Blue.
I was intrigued by the comparisons to MFK Aqua Universalis and absolutely loved the roll-on. Even though I’m not a citrus fan, here they are in perfect balance: fresh and clean, ideal for summer. Totally unisex and pleasant blind. Smells like orange at first, then natural lemon on clothes, with a soft floral touch and a clean dry down. Lasts 5 hours on skin, typical for citrus, and I’d recommend it for the price with a 9/10.
I was intrigued by the comparisons to MFK Aqua Universalis (which I didn’t know) and bought the 10ml roll-on. I loved it. Definitely going to get the full size. I was surprised because I usually don’t like citrus, but here they’re perfectly balanced, offering a clean, fresh aroma—ideal for summer or post-shower. Totally unisex in my opinion (I don’t like men’s perfumes, but I wouldn’t call this feminine either; I think any man could wear it). You can buy it blind because it’s very pleasant. In the opening, the orange is prominent, though on clothes it smells like natural lemon; then a soft, unidentified floral emerges, finally settling into a clean skin scent once the fragrance fades. Soft trail with about 1 hour of projection and 5 hours on skin (the only thing I’d like to improve, but understandable for citrus, which always have lower longevity). I’d rate the scent 9/10—highly recommended since the price isn’t steep.
One of the most beautiful citrus scents I’ve tried. You have to like the smell of orange or tangerine because that’s what this evokes along with the florals. Now in cooler weather, I love mixing it with Elegantly Tokyo to get the freshness and pleasantness of one with the elegance and sensuality of the other. There are many similar scents, but for me, this has something that feels like a warm embrace from the very start—something rarely found in citrus. It’s not a fan favorite in the collection according to reviews, but for me, it’s the best alongside Magnificently Dubai.
Lightweight; I struggle to describe it because it doesn’t last on me unless I apply a lot. It’s a fresh citrus that should shine in summer, especially for men in a casual open-collar shirt.
This is a masterpiece, better than anything Zara or Jo Malone offers. For 20 euros, you get over 6 hours of ripe orange with an electric opening. It’s marketed for women but smells unisex, even more masculine, and it’s one of the few I keep in reserve.
This is my signature scent, one of the top 3 citrus perfumes I’ve ever tried. It outshines Tom Ford’s Neroli Porto Fino and lasts longer than Xerjoff’s Renasense. For just 20 euros, it smells like sweet, ripe orange with a sparkling opening that makes it unisex and perfect for keeping in my stash.
My favorite from Vibrant Cities: a super comfortable orange citrus, free from the excessive sourness or cloying sweetness found in Shanghai. On my skin, it lasts about 6 hours.
My favorite from Vibrant Cities: a super comfortable orange citrus, without the acidity or sweetness of Shanghai, and it lasts 6 hours on my skin.
The opening is a blast of pure lemon, nothing like lemonade. I thought I’d never wear it again, but once it settled, it surprised me. I bought it in a discovery set, and while I don’t hate the scent, I’m not sure I’ll move to a full bottle.
The opening is strong and smells like real lemon, not lemonade. At first, I thought I wouldn’t use it again, but once it settled, it surprised me. I bought it in a discovery set, and while I don’t dislike the notes, I’m not sure if I want to move it to a full bottle.