Zara Is Low-Key One of the Best Places to Buy Perfume—Here Are Our Favorites
It's no secret that we're fans of Zara here. We're always keeping an eye on its new-arrivals section and trying to uncover the best finds. We also love to peep other people's Zara carts for inspiration. Have you seen our best-of lists for each season? And don't even get us started on a good sale.
What can we say? Zara consistently delivers when it comes to clothes and accessories. But we're going to let you in on a not-so-secret secret that just might blow your mind: Zara also has a pretty good beauty selection. So yeah, you could consider it a one-stop shop. If that's news to you, you're welcome.
When it comes to Zara's beauty section, you don't want to sleep on the fragrances. We think you'll be surprised at how many different perfumes the retailer has in stock. There's a scent for just about any mood and occasion. We're talking about fresh florals, woody fragrances, and scents with a little bit of spice. The best news? In true Zara fashion, its fragrances come at an amazing price point. You can't find one over $40. And at that price, you could add a couple to your perfume collection to keep on rotation.
Since Zara's inventory is extensive, we've tried to help you narrow it down by sharing some of the best Zara fragrances below.
1. Wonder Rose
If you're looking for a classic fruity-floral scent, here it is. The fresh fragrance contains notes of peach, tutti frutti accord, coconut, and vanilla.
2. Pink Flambé
This perfume will transport you to fun and carefree summer nights, even in the dead of winter. It has notes of rose, jasmine, orchid, vanilla, and amber.
3. Fields at Nightfall
If you're looking for a woody scent, Zara has that too. This one is infused with scents of praline, jasmine, and sandalwood, so it's a little bit earthy and floral at the same time.
4. Lightly Bloom
With notes of lotus flower, peony, and musk, this is a grown-up, sophisticated fragrance. It's perfect for everyday wear in the office.
5. Vetiver Pamplemousse
We love this fragrance because it's a bit mysterious. It has notes of mandarin and grapefruit for a crisp, fresh-feeling scent, but vetiver adds some earthiness.
6. Golden Decade
Bergamot is always a classic note in fragrances. Who doesn't love that fresh, citrusy smell? This eau de cologne also contains notes of jasmine and lavender. We think it's a year-round scent, but we'd especially wear it during the spring and summer months.
7. Nude Bouquet
This one is just so cheerful and lively. It has those happy notes of cherry, peony, and vanilla.
8. Rose Gourmand
This is the perfect example of a well-executed sweet fragrance. We love how it's sweet and floral but doesn't feel juvenile. In addition to caramel and vanilla, this eau de parfum has notes of rose, peony, amber, carnation, and jasmine.
9. Cherry Smoothie
If you want something ultra-romantic but not sickly sweet, you'll like this one. The fruity fragrance has notes of cherry, plum, almond, vanilla, and tonka bean.
10. Red Vanilla
Don't let the vanilla fool you—this perfume is far from boring and average. The nighttime fragrance is warm and sensual with notes of mandarin, raspberry, and vanilla.
11. Femme
Described as "warm, long-lasting, and cozy," this eau de toilette might be your signature scent for the fall and winter months. Notes include frangipani flower, bergamot, peony, orchid, heliotrope, vanilla, and musks.
12. Little Tuberose
Here's another cheerful, bright, and delicate pick. The unabashedly floral fragrance contains scents of the MVP—powdery tuberose and vanilla.
13. Ebony Wood
Meet one of Zara's best-selling perfumes: Ebony Wood. It stars woodsy, enchanting notes of pink pepper, clove, and, of course, ebony wood.
More Zara Beauty Picks
As we mentioned above, Zara has plenty of great beauty options. Here are some notable picks.
Everyone needs a classic red lipstick in their makeup bag. This one has a velvety matte finish with vitamin E to nourish your lips.
Zara's pigment palette works on the cheeks, eyes, and lips for a little added color.
With over 38 shades, Zara's nail polish section will ensure your at-home manicure kit rivals the salon's colorways.
This article was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Sarah is lifestyle writer and editor with over 10 years of experience covering health and wellness, interior design, food, beauty, and tech. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she attended New York University and lived in New York for 12 years before returning to L.A. in 2019.
In addition to her work on THE/THIRTY and Who What Wear, she held editor roles at Apartment Therapy, Real Simple, House Beautiful, Elle Decor, and The Bump (sister site of The Knot).
She has a passion for health and wellness, but she especially loves writing about mental health. Her self-care routine consists of five things: a good workout, “me” time on the regular, an intriguing book/podcast/playlist to unwind after a long day, naps, and decorating her home.