Vanilla Vibration Zara 2023

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.