Suede & Waterlily by Zara
Brand: Zara
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A floral leather fragrance: water lily up top, jasmine at the heart, drying down to leather accord. Luminous, delicate, and enveloping.
Is Suede & Waterlily worth it?
How it smells: Opens with water lily, jasmine at the heart, then dries down to leather accord.
Scent Score: 61/100 (Good). Under the radar. New and picking up. Worth getting to know before everyone else does. Performance 60, versatility 81, 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: 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: Water Lily, Jasmine, Leather accord
Top Notes
- Water Lily
Heart Notes
Base Notes
- Leather accord
Occasions: Casual, Office, Date
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Fragrance overview
Suede & Waterlily by Zara belongs to the floral fragrance family. A floral leather fragrance: water lily up top, jasmine at the heart, drying down to leather accord. Luminous, delicate, and enveloping. Suede & Waterlily opens with Water Lily. The heart brings Jasmine. It dries down to Leather accord.
How to wear Suede & Waterlily
On skin, Suede & Waterlily 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 Fahrenheit by Dior. Apply Suede & Waterlily first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Suede & Waterlily : 2 sprays Fahrenheit and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Suede & Waterlily opens with Water Lily.
The heart brings Jasmine.
It dries down to Leather accord.
What to layer with Suede & Waterlily
Fahrenheit by Dior
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine.
Order: Apply Suede & Waterlily first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Suede & Waterlily : 2 sprays Fahrenheit
Fig Porn by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine.
Order: Apply Suede & Waterlily first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fig Porn on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Suede & Waterlily : 2 sprays Fig Porn
Sandara by Phlur
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine.
Order: Apply Suede & Waterlily first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sandara on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Suede & Waterlily : 2 sprays Sandara
Amber Oud Blue Edition by Al Haramain
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 96/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine.
Order: Apply Suede & Waterlily first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Amber Oud Blue Edition on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Suede & Waterlily : 2 sprays Amber Oud Blue Edition
Amber Oud White Edition by Al Haramain
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine.
Order: Apply Suede & Waterlily first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Amber Oud White Edition on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Suede & Waterlily : 2 sprays Amber Oud White Edition
Pairings to approach with care
Megamare by Orto Parisi
Not Recommended · 33/99
Megamare has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Megamare brings an aquatic contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Suede & Waterlily first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Megamare on top for aquatic lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Suede & Waterlily : 1 spray Megamare
Angel Eau de Parfum by Mugler
Not Recommended · 34/99
Angel Eau de Parfum has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Angel Eau de Parfum brings a gourmand contrast to this floral scent, and they share jasmine.
Order: Apply Suede & Waterlily first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Angel Eau de Parfum on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Suede & Waterlily : 1 spray Angel Eau de Parfum
Related fragrances and why
- Fahrenheit by Dior — Both include jasmine.
- Fig Porn by Born To Stand Out — Both include jasmine.
- Sandara by Phlur — Both include jasmine.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Suede & Waterlily?
Suede & Waterlily opens with Water Lily. The heart brings Jasmine. It dries down to Leather accord.
How long does Suede & Waterlily last, and how strong is it?
Suede & Waterlily by Zara has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Suede & Waterlily?
It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits casual, office, and date.
What layers well with Suede & Waterlily?
Fahrenheit by Dior is its strongest match (96% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine. Apply Suede & Waterlily first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Suede & Waterlily : 2 sprays Fahrenheit.
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