MandarinOpens with
Orange BlossomHeart
AmberDries down to
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Zara · Sold as masculine
Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes Intense
The quiet intensity of early morning light filtering through the dunes — where the air is crisp with spice and citrus, and the earth feels warm beneath your feet.
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Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes Intense by Zara, launched in 2024 and crafted by perfumer Mylène Alran, is a captivating Oriental Floral fragrance for men. The composition opens with the bright freshness of mandarin and bergamot, giving way to the spicy warmth of ginger and the fruity sweetness of black currant. At its heart, orange blossom adds a delicate floral touch before settling into an amber base that brings depth and richness.
Apply this fragrance lightly to avoid overpowering its delicate balance. The top notes are bright but fleeting, so a single spray is enough to capture the full range of its aromatic journey throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes Intense, Zara
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Mylène Alran
Wooded contrasts, feminine edgeMylène Alran was born in Albi in the south of France, developing an affinity for nature and scent that led her to study chemistry before joining Robertet, where she trained under master perfumer Jacques Flori.
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