Eau de Parfum2025
Emerald Enigma

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Zara  ·  Sold as feminine

Emerald Enigma

The quiet luxury of an afternoon spent lounging on a plush velvet sofa, where the creamy richness of pistachio cream meets the delicate sweetness of vanilla orchid.

3.8267 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprint
amberfloralpowderysweetanimalic
Emerald EnigmaBudget · under $40

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityWeak42% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak6%
Weak29%
Moderate23%
Long lasting29%
Eternal13%
SillageModerate36% say strong or enormous
Intimate14%
Moderate50%
Strong32%
Enormous4%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

HeartThe Soul

BaseFoundation

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Spring
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Summer
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Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

♂
Masculine3%
⚥
Unisex16%
♀
Feminine81%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Emerald Enigma by Zara, launched in 2025, is an Oriental Floral fragrance that envelops you with its rich and nuanced composition. The top note of Pistachio Spread Cream introduces a creamy, indulgent quality that seamlessly blends into the Vanilla Orchid heart — a delicate balance of sweetness and floral elegance. Amber forms the base, adding depth and warmth to create a golden glow. This scent is a harmonious blend of opulence and subtlety, perfect for those who appreciate complexity in their fragrances.

How to wear it

Apply this fragrance in light layers to allow each note to reveal itself gradually. The Pistachio Spread Cream top note is fleeting but impactful, so aim for two sprays to ensure a lasting impression from the Vanilla Orchid and Amber base notes.

Fig. 01 — Emerald Enigma, Zara

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.82/ 5 · 67 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 27%, disliked or hated by 13%.

Love27%
Like42%
OK18%
Dislike8%
Hate5%
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