Tobacco Collection Rich Warm Addictive by Zara

First time with Zara and what a coincidence: a colleague gifted it to me after swearing it gave him headaches, so he passed it along. Smells like a boozy dessert, like a rum cake—very sweet and warm with honey and coconut notes, though the tobacco from its name is barely noticeable. The downside is it lasts incredibly short; smells great at first but then vanishes as if it never existed. Rating: 6/10

It’s my favorite perfume, but it’s a shame it has such poor sillage and longevity. I’ve been looking for something more expensive that smells the same or similar, but I always end up coming back to this, despite it being lower quality.

This scent was my push out of my comfort zone to try men’s fragrances. It’s not the typical wood or lavender; it has the perfect balance of rum, vanilla, and coconut: creamy without being overwhelming. Longevity and sillage are brutal—lasts on clothes until the next day and 10-12 hours on skin. It projects well. The wood is subtle and complements the tobacco with an excellent evolution. When Zara wants to, they make delicious jewels that rival high-end perfumes.

Zara releases thousands of fragrances a week, but this is one of the few I recommend (if they haven’t discontinued it, because they can be quick about that too). If you like gourmand scents, it’s a delight. Great for cold weather, though you can wear it all year if you don’t care what people say. At €15.95, you’re going to enjoy it. Rum, honey, bourbon vanilla, and coconut… just thinking about it makes me hungry. I have almost a full bottle and I’m getting a backup just in case they discontinue it, because while it’s in stock, I won’t be without it.

If a man wears it, he must do so with confidence and know it’s unisex. On women, it’s extremely sexy. When we’ve used several bottles of alcohol, there are sticky, sweet residues left on the cap; if you add a subtle tobacco leaf and creamy vanilla to that scent, that’s exactly what you can expect. If you like perfumes like ‘Intense Cafe’, you’ll love this one.

As always, Zara perfumes fade in a jiffy; this one just clings to the skin. It’s a huge shame because it smells delicious, yet it projects nothing, not even after two minutes. I really hope they launch an Elixir version, as I always assume they will.

If you like coconut, buy this because on my skin, that cloying coconut note stands out from start to finish, which I can’t stand, but it’s a safe choice if you don’t know what to wear because it’s cheerful. It lasts about 5 to 7 hours on skin depending on the amount and on clothes until you wash them. Totally unisex.

One of the best from Zara, maybe the best of the entire house. It lasts 12 hours on skin with minimal application. The fragrance is well-crafted: consistent, harmonized, with no single note dominating; you can smell the tobacco with a chocolate-like sweetness, and over time, the woods take over. Given the price and longevity, highly recommended.

Exquisite fragrance, an olfactory delight; I couldn’t stop smelling my wrist when I wore it. I bought it and saved it for a special occasion; I sprayed it for New Year’s 2023 and boom! A bomb of delicious aromas. Projection and longevity are surprising for the low price. 100% recommended if you’re looking for great olfactory experiences; it must be in your collection. I don’t think it’s for daily use, but the only place I don’t see it is at the gym.

Joyazo from Zara: proves you don’t need to spend a fortune to smell incredible. I’ve seen super expensive perfumes this year that smell worse and last less than this Rich Warm Addictive. I’m already on my second bottle; I love it, and men wear it wonderfully too. It’s warm, slightly sweet without being cloying—that cozy scent I look for in autumn. This year it’ll be my go-to to spray on all my scarves.

I have the new 2021 version: no coconut here, just rum. Lots of rum! Watch out, the opening is brutal and smells like an old drunk. Wait 15 minutes for it to dry down. It lasts over six hours; it’s not a bomb but leaves a trail. Ideal for cold nights when you want something appropriate but want to save your expensive perfume for another occasion. Better with the Intense Dark Exclusive pack, which is similar to CH 212 Vip. Great price/quality. EDIT 2025: not worth it.

It’s nothing like the others, though I don’t know who created it; it’s a marvel. No cloyingness, special for winter, warm, and it brings me joy. I recommend it.

Great value: starts with an alcoholic touch like whiskey, reminding me of tiramisu at first. It evolves into a sweet, vanilla-scented aroma that’s absolutely delicious. Lasts 7-9 hours; starts with a wide trail, then settles to shoulder level, but in my case, it reactivates at the 5-hour mark.

A Zara perfume that is definitely worth it. It smells sweet; I see it as unisex, though it leans slightly feminine. Lasts about 6 hours in any weather.