Rose Gourmand by Zara
Brand: Zara
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A sweet rose gourmand: luminous rose over vanilla, on tonka bean.
Is Rose Gourmand worth it?
How it smells: Opens with rose, vanilla at the heart, then dries down to tonka bean.
Scent Score: 65/100 (Good). Doesn't stand out. Fades faster than most fragrances. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 60, versatility 81, layerability 60 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, fall and winter, for dates and evenings. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Feminine.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2020 · Women
Key accords: Rose, Vanilla, Tonka Bean
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
- Tonka Bean
Occasions: Date, Evening, Casual
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring
Fragrance overview
Rose Gourmand by Zara belongs to the gourmand fragrance family. A sweet rose gourmand: luminous rose over vanilla, on tonka bean. Rose Gourmand opens with Rose. The heart brings Vanilla. It dries down to Tonka Bean.
How to wear Rose Gourmand
On skin, Rose Gourmand by Zara has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall, winter, and spring. Reach for it for date, evening, and casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier. Apply Rose Gourmand first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Le Male on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Rose Gourmand : 2 sprays Le Male and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Rose Gourmand opens with Rose.
The heart brings Vanilla.
It dries down to Tonka Bean.
What to layer with Rose Gourmand
Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Rose Gourmand first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Le Male on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Rose Gourmand : 2 sprays Le Male
Tubéreuse Astrale by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Rose Gourmand first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tubéreuse Astrale on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Rose Gourmand : 2 sprays Tubéreuse Astrale
Patchouli Magnetik by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose, vanilla, and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Rose Gourmand first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Patchouli Magnetik on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Rose Gourmand : 2 sprays Patchouli Magnetik
Velvet by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and vanilla.
Order: Apply Rose Gourmand first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Velvet on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Rose Gourmand : 2 sprays Velvet
Playing with the Devil by Kilian
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Rose Gourmand first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Playing with the Devil on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Rose Gourmand : 2 sprays Playing with the Devil
Pairings to approach with care
Diaghilev by Roja Parfums
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 35/99
Diaghilev has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Diaghilev brings a chypre contrast to this gourmand scent, and they share rose.
Order: Apply Rose Gourmand first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Diaghilev on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Rose Gourmand : 1 spray Diaghilev
Bergamask by Orto Parisi
Not Recommended · 36/99
Bergamask has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Bergamask brings a citrus contrast to this gourmand scent.
Order: Apply Rose Gourmand first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bergamask on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Rose Gourmand : 1 spray Bergamask
Related fragrances and why
- Rose Gourmand Nectar by Zara — Another version of Rose Gourmand from Zara.
- Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier — Both include vanilla and tonka bean.
- Tubéreuse Astrale by Maison Crivelli — Both include vanilla and tonka bean.
- Patchouli Magnetik by Maison Crivelli — Both include rose, vanilla, and tonka bean.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Rose Gourmand?
Rose Gourmand opens with Rose. The heart brings Vanilla. It dries down to Tonka Bean.
How long does Rose Gourmand last, and how strong is it?
Rose Gourmand by Zara has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Rose Gourmand?
It's best in fall, winter, and spring. It suits date, evening, and casual.
What layers well with Rose Gourmand?
Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Gourmand and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla and tonka bean. Apply Rose Gourmand first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Le Male on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Rose Gourmand : 2 sprays Le Male.
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