CardamomOpens with
Tonka BeanHeart
SandalwoodDries down to
Alberto MorillasThe nose · 479 fragrances · also made Valentino Uomo Intense 2021 (2021)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Zara · Sold as unisex
Nightfall In Madrid
The moment when streetlights flicker on in an old city square — where the spicy warmth of cardamom meets the rich sweetness of tonka bean, and the air feels both intimate and expansive.
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Alberto Morillas crafted Nightfall In Madrid for Zara in 2021, a fragrance that captures the essence of a city at twilight. The composition opens with cardamom, infusing the air with an invigorating warmth and spiciness that immediately draws you into its embrace. As it evolves, tonka bean and nutmeg mingle to create a rich, aromatic heart that balances sweetness with earthy depth. Settling into sandalwood, the base notes provide a soothing woody foundation, evoking the quiet confidence of Madrid as night falls.
Apply this fragrance with a light touch; it blooms gradually over time. Two sprays will suffice to allow the layers to unfold naturally throughout the day. Ideal for evenings or cooler weather when you want a scent that evolves gracefully.
Fig. 01 — Nightfall In Madrid, Zara
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Alberto Morillas
The invisible architectAlberto Morillas is one of the most prolific and celebrated perfumers of the modern era. Born in Seville and trained in Geneva at Firmenich, he possesses an extraordinary gift for constructing fragrances that feel simultaneously complex and effortless.
“Technique is important, but it's the perfumer's soul that makes the difference.”
Alberto Morillas · Mizensir journal ('Nose-to-nose with founder Alberto Morillas'), July 2025
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