Love Explosion by Zara
Brand: Zara
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
An amber fragrance: rose, vanilla, bergamot, bitter orange and peony up top, praline at the heart, drying down to amber, moss and musk. Addictive, luminous, and elegant.
Is Love Explosion worth it?
How it smells: Opens with rose, vanilla and bergamot, praline at the heart, then dries down to amber and moss.
Scent Score: 71/100 (Good). Under the radar. New and picking up. Worth getting to know before everyone else does. Performance 63, versatility 73, layerability 95 and value 63, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Fall and winter, for casual days and evenings. Layering: Layers easily with most of the catalog. Leans: Feminine.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2026 · Women
Key accords: Rose, Vanilla, Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Peony, Praline
Top Notes
Heart Notes
- Praline
Base Notes
Occasions: Casual, Evening, Date
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Love Explosion by Zara belongs to the oriental fragrance family. An amber fragrance: rose, vanilla, bergamot, bitter orange and peony up top, praline at the heart, drying down to amber, moss and musk. Addictive, luminous, and elegant. Love Explosion opens with Rose, Vanilla, Bergamot, Bitter Orange, and Peony. The heart brings Praline. It dries down to Amber, Moss, and Musk.
How to wear Love Explosion
On skin, Love Explosion 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 Miss Dior by Dior. Apply Love Explosion first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Love Explosion : 2 sprays Miss Dior and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Love Explosion opens with Rose, Vanilla, Bergamot, Bitter Orange, and Peony.
The heart brings Praline.
It dries down to Amber, Moss, and Musk.
What to layer with Love Explosion
Miss Dior by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose, vanilla, and peony.
Order: Apply Love Explosion first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Love Explosion : 2 sprays Miss Dior
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla, bergamot, and praline.
Order: Apply Love Explosion first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Love Explosion : 2 sprays Good Girl
Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose, bergamot, and musk.
Order: Apply Love Explosion first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flowerbomb on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Love Explosion : 2 sprays Flowerbomb
La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla and praline.
Order: Apply Love Explosion first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer La Vie Est Belle on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Love Explosion : 2 sprays La Vie Est Belle
Rose 31 by Le Labo
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and musk.
Order: Apply Love Explosion first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Rose 31 on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Love Explosion : 2 sprays Rose 31
Pairings to approach with care
Pacific Chill by Louis Vuitton
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Pacific Chill brings a citrus contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Love Explosion first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Pacific Chill on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Love Explosion : 2 sprays Pacific Chill
Maahir Legacy by Lattafa
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Maahir Legacy brings an aromatic contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Love Explosion first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Maahir Legacy on top for aromatic lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Love Explosion : 2 sprays Maahir Legacy
Related fragrances and why
- Miss Dior by Dior — Both include rose, vanilla, and peony.
- Good Girl by Carolina Herrera — Both include vanilla, bergamot, and praline.
- Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf — Both include rose, bergamot, and musk.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Love Explosion?
Love Explosion opens with Rose, Vanilla, Bergamot, Bitter Orange, and Peony. The heart brings Praline. It dries down to Amber, Moss, and Musk.
How long does Love Explosion last, and how strong is it?
Love Explosion by Zara has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Love Explosion?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits casual, evening, and date.
What layers well with Love Explosion?
Miss Dior by Dior is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose, vanilla, and peony. Apply Love Explosion first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Love Explosion : 2 sprays Miss Dior.
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