Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir by Zara

Brand: Zara

Concentration: Parfum

Scent overview

A woody citrus floral fragrance: grapefruit blossom and rose up top, vetiver at the heart, drying down to amber woods and woody notes. Bright, sophisticated and addictive.

Is Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir worth it?

How it smells: Opens with grapefruit blossom and rose, vetiver at the heart, then dries down to amber woods and woody notes.

Scent Score: 66/100 (Good). Under the radar. New and picking up. Worth getting to know before everyone else does. Performance 73, versatility 67, layerability 47 and value 73, each out of 100.

What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Projects strongly. People will notice. Best for: Fall and winter, for evenings and dates. Layering: Best worn on its own. Leans: Masculine.

Scent Character

Parfum · Introduced 2025 · Men

Key accords: Grapefruit blossom, Rose, Vetiver, Amber Woods, Woody Notes

Top Notes

  • Grapefruit blossom
  • Rose

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Occasions: Evening, Date

Seasons: Fall, Winter

Fragrance overview

Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir by Zara belongs to the woody fragrance family. A woody citrus floral fragrance: grapefruit blossom and rose up top, vetiver at the heart, drying down to amber woods and woody notes. Bright, sophisticated and addictive. Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir opens with Grapefruit blossom and Rose. The heart brings Vetiver. It dries down to Amber Woods and Woody Notes.

How to wear Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir

On skin, Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir by Zara has very Good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, Parfum concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is Jubilation XXV Man by Amouage. Apply Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Jubilation XXV Man on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir : 2 sprays Jubilation XXV Man and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir opens with Grapefruit blossom and Rose.

The heart brings Vetiver.

It dries down to Amber Woods and Woody Notes.

What to layer with Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir

  • Amouage Jubilation XXV Man bottle

    Jubilation XXV Man by Amouage

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and vetiver.

    Order: Apply Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Jubilation XXV Man on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir : 2 sprays Jubilation XXV Man

  • Chanel Coromandel bottle

    Coromandel by Chanel

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and woody notes.

    Order: Apply Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Coromandel on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir : 2 sprays Coromandel

  • Prada Prada Amber Pour Femme bottle

    Prada Amber Pour Femme by Prada

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and vetiver.

    Order: Apply Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Prada Amber Pour Femme on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir : 2 sprays Prada Amber Pour Femme

  • Liquides Imaginaires Fleur de Sable bottle

    Fleur de Sable by Liquides Imaginaires

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and vetiver.

    Order: Apply Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fleur de Sable on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir : 2 sprays Fleur de Sable

  • KAYALI Fleur Majesty Rose Royale 31 bottle

    Fleur Majesty Rose Royale 31 by KAYALI

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and vetiver.

    Order: Apply Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fleur Majesty Rose Royale 31 on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir : 2 sprays Fleur Majesty Rose Royale 31

Pairings to approach with care

  • Commodity Tea bottle

    Tea by Commodity

    Not Recommended · 34/99

    Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tea brings a fresh contrast to this woody scent.

    Order: Apply Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tea on top for fresh lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir : 2 sprays Tea

  • Zara Ray of Orchid bottle

    Ray of Orchid by Zara

    Not Recommended · 40/99

    This pairing is harder to balance. Ray of Orchid brings a fruity contrast to this woody scent.

    Order: Apply Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Ray of Orchid on top for fruity lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir : 2 sprays Ray of Orchid

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir?

Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir opens with Grapefruit blossom and Rose. The heart brings Vetiver. It dries down to Amber Woods and Woody Notes.

How long does Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir last, and how strong is it?

Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir by Zara has very Good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, Parfum concentration.

When should you wear Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir?

It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and date.

What layers well with Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir?

Jubilation XXV Man by Amouage is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and vetiver. Apply Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Jubilation XXV Man on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir : 2 sprays Jubilation XXV Man.

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