Ebony Wood
“Ebony Wood by Zara is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men”
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Well loved by wearers — a soft spicy, woody composition with a aromatic undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2019 by Zara and crafted by perfumer Jo Malone, Ebony Wood is a Woody Spicy fragrance that blends fresh spicy notes with deep earthy undertones. The composition opens with pink pepper and grapefruit, creating an immediate sense of freshness and vibrancy. As the scent develops, cypress adds a woody depth, while coffee introduces warmth and richness. Vetiver and patchouli anchor the base, providing a grounding earthiness that lingers on the skin.
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Application Tips
Apply two sprays to capture both the initial freshness and the deeper earthy base. The citrus-spicy top notes are bright but fade within an hour, so reapply if you want a continuous burst of freshness throughout the day.
Jo Malone
Founding perfumer · 94 fragrances · b. 1963 · British
“I couldn't afford to go to perfumery school. So I taught myself. Sometimes not knowing the rules is the greatest advantage.”
Jo Malone is a self-taught perfumer and entrepreneur who fundamentally changed how people think about wearing fragrance. With no formal training — she learned by mixing bath oils in her kitchen — she built Jo Malone London into a global luxury brand defined by its elegant simplicity and innovative layering concept. Her fragrances, including Lime Basil & Mandarin and English Pear & Freesia, are designed to be combined, creating a personal scent wardrobe rather than a single signature. After selling her brand to Estée Lauder, she returned to perfumery with Jo Loves, proving that her creative vision remains as vital as ever.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet hum of an office after everyone has left, where the lingering aroma of coffee and woody notes create a sense of calm intimacy.
Fig. 01 — Ebony Wood, Zara
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