Applejuice Crush by Zara

Brand: Zara

Concentration: EDP

Scent overview

A floral chypre fragrance: banana up top, jasmine at the heart, drying down to sandalwood. Creamy, radiant, and seductive.

Is Applejuice Crush worth it?

How it smells: Opens with banana, jasmine at the heart, then dries down to sandalwood.

Scent Score: 62/100 (Good). Under the radar. New and picking up. Worth getting to know before everyone else does. Performance 60, versatility 81, layerability 47 and value 60, each out of 100.

What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a few hours. Reapply for the evening. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring, summer and fall, for casual days and the office. Layering: Best worn on its own. Leans: Feminine.

Scent Character

EDP · Introduced 2026 · Women

Key accords: Banana, Jasmine, Sandalwood

Top Notes

  • Banana

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Occasions: Casual, Office, Date

Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall

Fragrance overview

Applejuice Crush by Zara belongs to the floral fragrance family. A floral chypre fragrance: banana up top, jasmine at the heart, drying down to sandalwood. Creamy, radiant, and seductive. Applejuice Crush opens with Banana. The heart brings Jasmine. It dries down to Sandalwood.

How to wear Applejuice Crush

On skin, Applejuice Crush by Zara has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, summer, and fall. Reach for it for casual, office, and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is Bleu de Chanel by Chanel. Apply Applejuice Crush first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Applejuice Crush : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

Applejuice Crush opens with Banana.

The heart brings Jasmine.

It dries down to Sandalwood.

What to layer with Applejuice Crush

  • Chanel Bleu de Chanel bottle

    Bleu de Chanel by Chanel

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine and sandalwood.

    Order: Apply Applejuice Crush first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Applejuice Crush : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel

  • Chloé Nomade bottle

    Nomade by Chloé

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine and sandalwood.

    Order: Apply Applejuice Crush first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nomade on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Applejuice Crush : 2 sprays Nomade

  • Al Haramain Portfolio Royale Stallion bottle

    Portfolio Royale Stallion by Al Haramain

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine and sandalwood.

    Order: Apply Applejuice Crush first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Portfolio Royale Stallion on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Applejuice Crush : 2 sprays Portfolio Royale Stallion

  • Byredo Alto Astral bottle

    Alto Astral by Byredo

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine and sandalwood.

    Order: Apply Applejuice Crush first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Alto Astral on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Applejuice Crush : 2 sprays Alto Astral

  • Afnan 9 AM Dive bottle

    9 AM Dive by Afnan

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine and sandalwood.

    Order: Apply Applejuice Crush first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer 9 AM Dive on top for fresh lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Applejuice Crush : 2 sprays 9 AM Dive

Pairings to approach with care

  • Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum bottle

    Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian

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    Not Recommended · 32/99

    Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.

    Order: Apply Applejuice Crush first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Applejuice Crush : 1 spray Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum

  • Orto Parisi Brutus bottle

    Brutus by Orto Parisi

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    Not Recommended · 33/99

    Brutus has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Brutus brings a chypre contrast to this floral scent.

    Order: Apply Applejuice Crush first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Brutus on top for chypre lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Applejuice Crush : 1 spray Brutus

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for Applejuice Crush?

Applejuice Crush opens with Banana. The heart brings Jasmine. It dries down to Sandalwood.

How long does Applejuice Crush last, and how strong is it?

Applejuice Crush by Zara has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.

When should you wear Applejuice Crush?

It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits casual, office, and date.

What layers well with Applejuice Crush?

Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine and sandalwood. Apply Applejuice Crush first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Applejuice Crush : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel.

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