2022
Captivatingly Paris
Jo MaloneThe nose · 94 fragrances · also made Fashionably London Elixir (2025)Portrait →

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Zara  ·  Sold as unisex

Captivatingly Paris

A stroll along the Seine at twilight, where the air is filled with the scent of blooming flowers and a hint of fresh musk.

3.83367 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 8 accords ↓
rosefruitymuskysweetaquaticpowdery
Captivatingly ParisBudget · under $40

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate16% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak6%
Weak18%
Moderate61%
Long lasting13%
Eternal3%
SillageModerate11% say strong or enormous
Intimate21%
Moderate68%
Strong9%
Enormous2%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

TopOpening

HeartThe Soul

BaseFoundation

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Spring
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Summer
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Fall
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Winter
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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

♂
Masculine0%
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Unisex7%
♀
Feminine92%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2022, Captivatingly Paris by Zara is a Floral fragrance created by renowned perfumer Jo Malone. The composition opens with the fresh and juicy scent of pear, leading to a heart of rose that brings both sweetness and depth. It settles into a base of musk, offering an enveloping warmth that feels both comforting and alluring. This fragrance captures the essence of Parisian elegance, blending modernity with lasting floral notes.

How to wear it

Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a subtle yet lasting effect. The pear note fades within an hour, so reapply if you want the full floral-musky experience throughout the day.

Fig. 01 — Captivatingly Paris, Zara

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03 · The nose

Jo Malone

The art of scent layering

Jo Malone is a self-taught perfumer and entrepreneur who fundamentally changed how people think about wearing fragrance.

“I don't have a single qualification.”

Jo Malone · Management Today; Jo Malone: My Story (2016)
94fragrances
1963born
Britishnationality

Designer Zara

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.83/ 5 · 367 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 25%, disliked or hated by 11%.

Love25%
Like45%
OK18%
Dislike9%
Hate2%
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