Fabulous Sweet by Zara
Brand: Zara
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A floral gourmand fragrance: mandarin up top, tuberose at the heart, drying down to vanilla. Citrus, voluptuous, and creamy.
Is Fabulous Sweet worth it?
How it smells: Opens with mandarin, tuberose at the heart, then dries down to vanilla.
Scent Score: 59/100 (Fair). Doesn't stand out. Pairs well with fewer fragrances than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 60, versatility 73, layerability 37 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: Fall and winter, for casual days and evenings. Layering: Best worn on its own. Leans: Feminine.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2022 · Women
Key accords: Mandarin, Tuberose, Vanilla
Top Notes
- Mandarin
Heart Notes
- Tuberose
Base Notes
Occasions: Casual, Evening, Date
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Fabulous Sweet by Zara belongs to the floral fragrance family. A floral gourmand fragrance: mandarin up top, tuberose at the heart, drying down to vanilla. Citrus, voluptuous, and creamy. Fabulous Sweet opens with Mandarin. The heart brings Tuberose. It dries down to Vanilla.
How to wear Fabulous Sweet
On skin, Fabulous Sweet by Zara has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for casual, evening, and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is Sedbury by Parfums de Marly. Apply Fabulous Sweet first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sedbury on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Fabulous Sweet : 2 sprays Sedbury and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Fabulous Sweet opens with Mandarin.
The heart brings Tuberose.
It dries down to Vanilla.
What to layer with Fabulous Sweet
Sedbury by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 97/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share tuberose and vanilla.
Order: Apply Fabulous Sweet first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sedbury on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Fabulous Sweet : 2 sprays Sedbury
Gentle Fluidity Silver Eau de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla.
Order: Apply Fabulous Sweet first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Gentle Fluidity Silver Eau de Parfum on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Fabulous Sweet : 2 sprays Gentle Fluidity Silver Eau de Parfum
Oud for Happiness by Initio Parfums Privés
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla.
Order: Apply Fabulous Sweet first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud for Happiness on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Fabulous Sweet : 2 sprays Oud for Happiness
Burlington 1819 by Roja Parfums
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 96/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share mandarin.
Order: Apply Fabulous Sweet first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Burlington 1819 on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Fabulous Sweet : 2 sprays Burlington 1819
Shiyaaka Snow by Khadlaj
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 96/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share mandarin.
Order: Apply Fabulous Sweet first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Shiyaaka Snow on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Fabulous Sweet : 2 sprays Shiyaaka Snow
Pairings to approach with care
Interlude 53 Man by Amouage
Not Recommended · 30/99
Interlude 53 Man has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Interlude 53 Man brings an amber contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Fabulous Sweet first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Interlude 53 Man on top for amber lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Fabulous Sweet : 1 spray Interlude 53 Man
Arabians Tonka by Montale
Not Recommended · 30/99
Arabians Tonka has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Arabians Tonka brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Fabulous Sweet first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Arabians Tonka on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Fabulous Sweet : 1 spray Arabians Tonka
Related fragrances and why
- Sedbury by Parfums de Marly — Both include tuberose and vanilla.
- Gentle Fluidity Silver Eau de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian — Both include vanilla.
- Oud for Happiness by Initio Parfums Privés — Both include vanilla.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Fabulous Sweet?
Fabulous Sweet opens with Mandarin. The heart brings Tuberose. It dries down to Vanilla.
How long does Fabulous Sweet last, and how strong is it?
Fabulous Sweet by Zara has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Fabulous Sweet?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits casual, evening, and date.
What layers well with Fabulous Sweet?
Sedbury by Parfums de Marly is its strongest match (97% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share tuberose and vanilla. Apply Fabulous Sweet first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sedbury on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Fabulous Sweet : 2 sprays Sedbury.
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