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Chapter - No. 3: Golden Decade 2021 Eau de Parfum

8.1 / 10 247 Ratings
A popular perfume by Zara for women, released in 2021. The scent is sweet-floral. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Sweet
Floral
Spicy
Gourmand
Creamy

Fragrance Notes

JasmineJasmine LavenderLavender Mandarin orangeMandarin orange Orange blossomOrange blossom
Ratings
Scent
8.1247 Ratings
Longevity
7.9224 Ratings
Sillage
7.7217 Ratings
Bottle
7.4221 Ratings
Value for money
9.3211 Ratings
Submitted by Elysium, last update on 11/06/2025.

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Reviews

11 in-depth fragrance descriptions
Elysium

898 Reviews
Elysium
Elysium
Top Review 7  
Loose And A Little Androgynous
Most current fragrances smell the same to me nowadays, but I like that this one is just a little lighter and cleaner than most floral fragrances. It has a thick laconic creamy sweetness mixed with an aromatic touch. Many fragrances speak of being androgynous, and this one seems semi-demanding to me. There is something about the amber juice within the new scent that makes it very decadent and attractive.
Golden Decade is floral, creamy, spicy, with a cloud of light smoke. It mixes burnt orange blossoms, smooth vanilla, a healthy dose of bloom, and luminous amber. It's very harmless - if you're picturing a generic floral orange in your head, you can probably smell it already. I like it; it is delightful and has a unique twist with orange blossoms. It smells like a gourmand masculine fragrance, something like The One for Men Eau de Toilette or Emporio Armani - Stronger With You. But it's just an observation, and I do not discuss tastes.

In this Eau de parfum, with a warm dark amber colour similar to a fine cognac, the olfactory pyramid includes citrus, aromatic, floral, and amber accords. When I apply the fragrance for the first time, I notice the citrus fruits, which have a fresh and sweet scent without being overly tart. Indeed, it is both charming and immaculate at the same time. It's a bit androgynous and reminds me of the opening of Libre Intense. It looks smooth from the start without being a gourmand at all.

The perfume then transforms into a sweeter, warmer, and more floral atmosphere. A mix of orange blossom and jasmine makes it pleasant, creamier, soapier. I especially notice the first soiled by a touch of sweet lavender on my skin, not necessarily herbaceous or too aromatic. It is not the classic lavender that we put in cabinets and drawers, but something more dense, creamy, fatty. It is close to the carnal, but enveloping is never oppressive. It Even if they are present from opening to complete dry-down, the orange blossoms are the queen of the territory and dominate the heart.

The creamy tones of the base notes manifest themselves in the dry down. It becomes hotter, smokier, and more resinous. The bottom is so sensual, with just the right amount of warm, creamy vanilla and roasted tonka bean. Vanilla has a caramel-like appearance. The cologne lasts very well on my skin and is addictive, and I want to keep sniffing my wrists and clothes. As the fragrance matures, it becomes bold, honeyed, syrupy, and sweet on vanilla and smokes, but not in a type of incense smoke, more of a tonka bean smoke, which blends perfectly with vanilla.

What else to say? It's an amber, big-hearted floral fougére with a welcoming vibe but still lively and robust. It has a slightly masculine and earthy edge that completely prevents it from tipping over into femininity. It is an easy-to-wear perfume, suitable for both day and evening. It doesn't project much, but it's an intimate, welcoming vibe that others around you will love, too. I think this will make the autumn-winter fragrance more beautiful. Love it! I do not find it disruptive. Indeed it is something already seen, especially in the character of Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum, Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum, Classique Eau de Toilette and Libre Eau de Parfum Intense above all, but still beautiful. It is elegant and sexy, lasts many hours, and smells better as time goes by.

I based the review on an 80ml bottle I have owned since September 2021.

-Elysium
4 Comments
Fleila

1 Review
Fleila
Fleila
Very helpful Review 4  
Great Dupe for YSL Libre EDP
I Bought this fragrance today at Zara and I am shocked in a positive way. This is a great, I would say 95% dupe for the YSL Libre Edp. Only in the opening it is a bit different than libre, but after it is a 100% dupe. Smells great, the longevity is 8 hours + on my skin. Silliage is amazing
I would recommend this to everyone who is searching for a great alternative/dupe for YSL Libre
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TMDona

16 Reviews
TMDona
TMDona
2  
I loved it.
For the first time I am using Zara fragrances. I was searching for Christina Aguilera signature clones as the original is not easily available in India. I would not say it’s exactly dupe but few notes matches.
Certainly it’s an YSL Libre dupe.
On first spray it was quite spicy sting for 10 minutes, then it becomes sweet. In dry down it gives sweet sandal powdery notes which remain for more than 8 hours.
Projection is really good for 4 hours. Silage is quite good.
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7.5Scent
DogiCoco

637 Reviews
DogiCoco
DogiCoco
2  
A 2-in-1 Libre dupe!
In my opinion Golden Decade sits right between the original Libre EDP and Libre Intense. I always liked the Intense version more, even though Libre EDP grew on me over the years, so this is an improvement to me.

The scent itself is mainly a mix of orange blossom, lavender and vanilla. This is not the herbal kind of lavender, but a very clean and fresh one that reminds me a bit of detergent powder - not necessarily in a bad way. The vanilla here is warmer and more buttery leaning than the one in Libre EDP, which I like. On the other hand I compared this to Libre Intense and Le Parfum (on paper blotters in stores) and found those to have a little more depth, as you'd hope for the higher price.
Libre always gave me a slightly androgynous CK One vibe - I know most people disagree, but anyways, I get that from Golden Decade, too. Unfortunately, my first real boyfriend wore that scent and I'm not all that fond of those weird teenage memories, so I wouldn't wear either and prefer the warmer flankers.

If you like Libre and don't want to spend a lot of money, definitely try this one. You can't go wrong with it and the vanilla base makes it better than the original. If you don't have a strict budget, I'd recommend Libre Intense or even Le Parfum over this, they're just so good.
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AlyRaven

4 Reviews
AlyRaven
AlyRaven
2  
I Adore This
This perfume is amazing! In the opening you get that vibrant burst of citrus from that mandarin orange, layered with floral notes and vanilla in the background. As for the blend, it's perfectly balanced with an impressive longevity as well, especially on clothes. And to my nose, it has an elegant, timeless scent with a touch of sensuality, making me feel like I'm being hugged on a rainy autumn afternoon. Perfect for autumn and winter.
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A floral, creamy, spicy, with a cloud of light smoke. It mixes honeyed burnt orange blossom, smooth vanilla, sweet blooms, and fumy amber.
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2
I was trying to figure out why I loved this so much. Then I realised it’s like a fresher, lighter Libre Intense. So delicious. Very strong!
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1
YSL Libre dupe, but stronger on the lavander and with that sharp metallic undernote that all Zara perfumes have
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1
Wow WOW! This is so creamy, ambery and smooth. It feels so luxurious!
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1
Zara make better fragrances for women than for men. This is a great version of Libre Intense. Great quality, performance and price.
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1
smells good, nothing more. Plus It doesn't last! (yes I'm aware it's a Zara perfume)
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Like Libre Intense but slightly toned down. On skin it doesn’t last but on clothes it does!
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Serious scent, hardly sweet, not gourmand
Floral marzipan bittersweet
Dark vanilla powdery-beautiful
elegant+grown-up.
Linear+extremely long-lasting
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I’m not into dupes & didn’t know about it
I was at Zara by chance & sniffed
The better Libre - more vanilla & strength!
Bought it!
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Warm & clean, beautiful vanilla, high quality and highly potent. I'm currently on the train & just blowing myself away a bit. Time for a statement.
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