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Ebony Wood Elixir

Ebony Wood Elixir by Zara is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men

The Quick Read

Well loved by wearers — a woody, citrus composition with a aromatic undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning masculine.

woody warmthfresh-spicy contrastrich earthy notessmoky comfortday to night
4.47· 115 Ratings
Created byJo Malone
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

Ebony Wood Elixir by Zara is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men, launched in 2026 and crafted by the renowned perfumer Jo Malone. This composition opens with a vibrant burst of grapefruit and pink pepper, creating an immediate contrast against the rich earthy tones of cypress and coffee. The heart reveals a warm blend of coffee blossom and mocha, adding depth and complexity before settling into a base of cedarwood, patchouli, and vetiver that reads as smoky and comforting.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

Masculine85%
Unisex10%
Feminine5%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak0
Weak480
Moderate2.4k
Long16.0k
Eternal6.1k
Sillage
Intimate320
Moderate12.2k
Strong16.0k
Enormous3.0k

Application Tips

Apply this fragrance two sprays at a time — the grapefruit and pink pepper top notes are bright but fleeting. The rich base notes will develop on your skin over time, so it's best to let them settle before heading out for the evening.

03 · The Nose

Jo Malone

Founding perfumer · 94 fragrances · b. 1963 · British

Jo Malone portrait
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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04 · Dossier

Edited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

The afterglow of a late-night meeting in an intimate office, where the lingering aroma of coffee mingles with woody notes.

Fig. 01 — Ebony Wood Elixir, Zara

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06 · The Room

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