Vanilla Vibration Zara 2023

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8.1 / 10 104 Ratings

A new perfume by Zara for women, released in 2023. The scent is spicy-sweet. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Spicy

Sweet

Woody

Gourmand

Oriental

Fragrance Notes

Cardamom

Vanilla

Papyrus

Amber

Iris

Orange blossom

Violet

Ratings

Scent

8.1104 Ratings

Longevity

7.287 Ratings

Sillage

7.084 Ratings

Bottle

7.790 Ratings

Value for money

9.182 Ratings

Submitted by ExUser, last update on 17.04.2024.

Reviews

12 in-depth fragrance descriptions

01/04/2024

10
Pricing 9
Bottle 7
Sillage 8
Longevity 9
Scent

Lilacampari
36 Reviews

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Lilacampari

Helpful Review 7

Vanilla with a difference

Vanilla Vibration starts off relatively fresh and spicy with cardamom and papyrus. I don't notice the vanilla at the beginning, which almost put me off as a vanilla addict. But sometimes you just have to give things time.

It takes a little while, but then the spiciness is joined by subtly sweet and unusual vanilla notes and the initial freshness turns into an almost oriental fragrance. I perceive vanilla and amber, as well as a hint of iris. I can't necessarily smell the orange blossom and violet as such.

Overall, however, the result for me is a very well-rounded fragrance with a rather mature vanilla (i.e. not so loud and sweet, but rather subtle and in the background) and a very exciting "spice blend" of cardamom, papyrus and slightly powdery flowers. From my point of view, the composition could also pass as a niche fragrance. For me, it's a really well-balanced perfume that you don't smell on every corner. It is also not at all obtrusive, but rather stays discreetly in the background. However, it has quite good longevity.

It is definitely not a typical vanilla fragrance, because vanilla is not actually the main protagonist here and also smells completely different to most vanilla perfumes from Zara. However, for those who like to try out unusual vanilla fragrances, I can only recommend Vanilla Vibration, especially as you can't really go wrong with the great price-performance ratio.

12/31/2023

7
Pricing 8
Bottle 7
Sillage 6
Longevity 7
Scent

Kreisquadrat
14 Reviews

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Kreisquadrat

Helpful Review 9

Vanilla sphere with cast seam

Deep dark opulent sweetness to start, wrapped in synthetic smoke. Main theme: smoky vanilla. Whereby the smoke remains quite discreet.

Directly on the test strip, "Vanilla Vibration" is alcoholic for a long time. The start is therefore quite bumpy.
Here you have spicy, leathery and nuanced tobacco passages as a recurring sound, in contrast to the consistently palatable sweetness.
The resinous-balsamic smoke with its floral sprinkles is also clear.
After the relatively long way to the drydown, a spiciness, some gentle incense and the ever-vanilla amber sweetness remain. Seductive and appetizing.
All absolutely unisex, but also absolutely suitable for men.

At the beginning, I quickly became scent-blind. The projection seemed close to the skin, ...or so you think. From my clothing, it radiates solidly and pleasantly. The durability is in the upper "Zara" mid-range.

"Vanilla Vibration" reminds me of a long-lost perfume memory. Perhaps it is the minimal nuances of Sculpture Homme God's Night, only in a more interesting form. The similarity is already relatively great, I would say. With both, however, a somewhat favorable impression remains. The synthetic overall composition remains and can detract from the otherwise pleasant fragrance experience. At least that's how I feel about it.
Although the differences to the following fragrances are much greater, there are some parallels: "#Tobacco Collection - Rich/Warm/Addictive | Zara" does the theme better, but unfortunately without this vibrant spiciness. There are also nuanced similarities with Warm Black, without the powerful vibrating ginger. But it is also better made than "Vanilla Vibration". Both perfumes compared are characterized by the fact that the inexpensive production is not really reflected in the overall composition or fragrance.

"Vanilla Vibration" is like a perfect-looking, transparent sphere filled with black, viscous vanilla liquid. Hand-sized, weighty and a wonderful hand flatterer. Until you realize that it is a plastic sphere, matt coated and has a cast seam as an equator.

Nevertheless, "Vanilla Vibration" is a perfume that retains its depth and opulent elegance, but has never been perfected.

10/10/2023

9
Pricing 6
Bottle 7
Sillage 7
Longevity 8.5
Scent

Faded
32 Reviews

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Faded

Helpful Review 5

Insider tip, also for men?

On tiktok get leaked that this fragrance, which you can find in the Zara women's department should be quite unisex and very interesting. Plus the best of this series.
As a vanilla fan packed and tested at home.

Wow, the definitely smells more expensive than it is.
The comparison to Tobacco Vanilla is justified, but still far from TF, which I have at home.
The Zara fragrance has a slightly tart, fresh, almost even woody green note that TF does not have.
It makes it super interesting.
For me, it goes in the direction of By the Fireplace without smoke + a Rammstein cocaine.
Definitely not a Tobacco Vanilla dupe.

For the price beautiful and definitely worth a test.
The rest of the Zara Vanille series I see exclusively for women. But this one is mMn unisex.

10/10/2023

10
Pricing 8
Bottle 8
Sillage 9
Longevity 9.5
Scent

Annaxdied
3 Reviews

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Annaxdied

Zara's nichiest fragrance

What can I say? I have never thought so long and intensely about a 12 € fragrance and lay awake all night and sniffed my clothes. I am really really in love with this fragrance and am already looking forward mega him the next time to wear and layer. Especially new for me is that I like a Zara fragrance. So far, they have all smelled incredibly synthetic and arbitrary for me or the scent development of the other Zara fragrances was an exhausting up-and-down for me. This one, on the other hand, has knocked my socks off!

Granted, the first 2-3 minutes this one is also a bit synthetic, but that fades so quickly and what comes next is worth it. We have a greenish freshness in the opening. Then he smells for me like a really nice vanilla cream, woody, slightly spicy and a bit green. It is definitely not 0815 and very niche, especially for Zara. I really did not expect that and I'm happy about the fragrance like a little kid. I think although he has something nischiges he is still a real crowd pleaser and definitely unisex. Also intensity and durability have surprised me really positive! I love him totally and wear him also gladly in the evening after showering, before I go to sleep. DEFINITELY a fragrance that I would repurchase directly when it goes empty. So positive I have long not thought about a fragrance in this price range! :)

11/26/2023

9
Pricing 7
Bottle 6
Sillage 7
Longevity 8.5
Scent

Soil
10 Reviews

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Soil

Noble, mature and mysterious

This is a men's perspective on Vanilla Vibration. I have never worn it myself.

I intend to give it as a gift in a calendar (the 30 ml fit in well) to broaden my wife's fragrance horizons a little.

The fragrance:
The fragrance is interesting. For a women's fragrance, it is pleasant, but it is definitely different from the fruity-sweet jasmine-rose soup that is usually offered. Vanilla Vibration comes across as grown-up, sweet but light at the same time. The papyrus in particular, together with the iris, invites you to get to the bottom of the fragrance without being too much. For a winter fragrance, the scent is noticeably light-footed, delicate and "fresh". The sweetness is not exaggerated. The orange blossom and cardamom harmonize well together, I perceive the violet relatively clearly, but in the background, and all three keep the vanilla well in check while at the same time enhancing the papyrus in Symphonie - so really good. I would honestly almost like to wear it myself if it wasn't clearly feminine.

The sillage:
The papyrus comes out surprisingly well in the trail and draws you in. You just want to experience more and smell more. It is as if you are very close to the target, but not too much. But (!) it's not a seductive fragrance. So, I get a clear image of a confident, poised woman who makes a clear statement for herself and others, but doesn't have to wrap everyone around her finger. (Definitely really strong as far as the fragrance is concerned!)

The projection:
Not outstanding; you have to add a little more here. But it can be worn two hands away. It is more likely to be perceived in the scent tail.

Longevity:
Average.

Flacon:
I think it's nice. The sprayer does its job. All in all, it is very valuable as a small gift, and the 30 ml will certainly look good in a handbag. That's why the shelf life is probably not so important here.

Age:
I see it most likely on a woman aged 25 and over. Perhaps already somewhat established in her job and no longer a girl. She is multi-faceted, but definitely professional.
Tends to be for younger women than the Starlight Vanilla (review to follow).

Context/occasion:
Rather in the evening, rather indoors. Preferably professional and semi-formal. Fall and winter.

Price-performance ratio:
Strong. Zara also has something here that is not just for girls, and at a good price.

Blindbuy:
It's definitely appealing for 25, but not for "people-pleasers".
Limited blind buy recommendation.

Conclusion:
An awesome piece. Gives good vibes.

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