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Zara · Sold as masculine
Zara For Him 2005
The crisp clarity of a well-polished workspace on a Monday morning, where the scent of fresh citrus and aromatic woods invigorate your senses.
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Zara For Him 2005Budget · under $40How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2005 by Zara perfumes and colognes, Zara For Him 2005 is a fragrance that encapsulates the essence of fresh confidence. Perfumer Rosendo Mateu crafted this composition around a citrus-aromatic opening, with bergamot and Amalfi lemon providing an initial burst of brightness. The heart notes introduce a subtle complexity with juniper berries and gin, adding a touch of sophistication. As it evolves, nutmeg and Virginia cedar bring warmth and depth, while amber and musk anchor the base with a soft powdery finish.
Apply one or two sprays to your pulse points in the morning for optimal effect. The bright top notes will last through midday, while the warm base notes linger into the evening. This fragrance is best worn during cooler weather when its woody warmth complements the climate.
Fig. 01 — Zara For Him 2005, Zara
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Rosendo Mateu
From Puig apprentice to Master PerfumerRosendo Mateu began his fragrance career at 15 as an apprentice at the Puig perfumery company in Barcelona, later studying at Master Marcel Carles's Roure School in Grasse, then in Geneva with Arturo Jordi Pey at Firmenich and in Paris with Max Gavarry at IFF.
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