2024
Vibrant Leather & Tobacco Elixir
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Vibrant Leather & Tobacco Elixir

The dimly lit corner of a cozy bar where whiskey aromas mingle with the rich scent of leather-bound books, and the air is thick with the smoky essence of tobacco.

4.42163 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprint
tobaccovanillasweetpowderywhiskey
Vibrant Leather & Tobacco ElixirBudget · under $40

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting74% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak3%
Weak3%
Moderate20%
Long lasting60%
Eternal14%
SillageStrong56% say strong or enormous
Intimate3%
Moderate41%
Strong47%
Enormous9%
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

♂
Masculine85%
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Unisex11%
♀
Feminine3%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2024 and crafted by perfumer Jérôme Epinette, Vibrant Leather & Tobacco Elixir by Zara is a composition that balances the enigmatic charm of black leather with the rich warmth of tobacco. The top note of Black Leather sets an intense and slightly edgy tone, while the heart of Tobacco adds depth and complexity. A trail of addictive Vanilla in the base rounds out the scent, creating a harmonious blend of sophistication and sensuality.

How to wear it

Apply one to two sprays to your pulse points for a subtle yet captivating presence. The black leather top note fades quickly, so the vanilla base will become more pronounced as the day goes on. This fragrance reads best close to skin rather than filling a room.

Fig. 01 — Vibrant Leather & Tobacco Elixir, Zara

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03 · The nose

Jérôme Epinette

The hand behind Byredo

Jérôme Epinette is a French perfumer born and raised in Burgundy who earned a Master's degree in Biochemistry before training at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery.

236fragrances
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Designer Zara

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

4.42/ 5 · 163 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 65%, disliked or hated by 6%.

Love65%
Like21%
OK8%
Dislike3%
Hate3%
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