2018
Dear Lilac

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Zara  ·  Sold as feminine

Dear Lilac

The quiet intimacy of enjoying a cup of tea in a sunlit room where fresh flowers and vanilla candles fill the air with their gentle scents.

4.2973 ratingsWarmly received so far
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
vanillapowderysweetfloralmuskyfruity
Dear LilacBudget · under $40

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate12% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak10%
Weak26%
Moderate52%
Long lasting10%
Eternal2%
SillageModerate30% say strong or enormous
Intimate27%
Moderate43%
Strong13%
Enormous16%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

TopOpening

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%
⚥
Unisex0%
♀
Feminine100%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2018, Dear Lilac by Zara is a Floral Fruity fragrance that balances sweet and powdery accords with fresh citrus notes. The composition opens with the bright zest of lemon and peach, leading into a heart of lilac and orange blossom. These floral elements are complemented by rose, creating a soft, romantic bouquet. The base notes of vanilla and musk add warmth and depth, enveloping the wearer in a comforting embrace.

How to wear it

Apply two sprays to your pulse points for the best effect. The citrus top notes are bright but fleeting, so allow the fragrance to settle into its warmer base notes over time. It's ideal for daytime wear when you want a soft, enveloping scent.

Fig. 01 — Dear Lilac, Zara

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

4.29/ 5 · 73 ratings

Warmly received so far: loved by 41%, disliked or hated by 4%.

Love41%
Like51%
OK4%
Dislike4%
Hate0%
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