Vibrant Wood
“Vibrant Wood by Zara is a fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a warm spicy, powdery composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for fall wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2019 and crafted by perfumer Marine Ipert, Vibrant Wood by Zara is a fragrance that balances warmth with an aromatic depth. Opening with cardamom and bergamot, it introduces a bright yet spicy freshness before transitioning into the heart of artemisia, orris root, myrrh, incense, and tea. The base notes of suede, cedar, and white musk ground this composition in a rich, woody warmth that feels both intimate and enduring.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply two sprays to allow the aromatic top notes to unfold before they give way to the rich base. The suede and cedar notes develop over time, making it ideal for an afternoon meeting that turns into a casual dinner.
Marine Ipert
Founding perfumer · 5 fragrances
Marine Ipert was raised in the south of France amid successive lavender, mimosa, jasmine, and rose seasons, meeting a Grasse perfumer at 13 that set her path. She joined ISIPCA in 2010, trained two years at IFF, then joined Symrise's perfumery school, becoming an in-house junior perfumer in 2015 and perfumer in 2019, before joining Takasago's Fine Fragrance studio in 2023.
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The story behind the bottle.
The scent of an old leather-bound journal, nestled among the warm tones of a well-curated study — where each page holds a story.
Fig. 01 — Vibrant Wood, Zara
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