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Intense Vetyver Zara, brought to life in 2000, is positioned as a masculine fragrance, rooted in the fern and citrus families. In eau de toilette — and that's all it takes to fall in love.
The sillage is very delicate — an intimate cloud that stays close to the skin. It's quite fleeting: longevity is very low, so feel free to reapply generously. Behind this fragrance stands Spain and its rich perfumery heritage. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.
The fragrance has very low longevity and lasts only about 1 hour on the skin, leaving only a light, barely perceptible trail
The scent exists only for you—no one around you will notice it
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The olfactory structure of Intense Vetyver is built as a cohesive olfactory arc, where accents shift without rush and without gaps. The style of Zara is recognizable in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. No excess details, only what works, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de toilette supports a balanced rhythm of unfolding.
Without strict stage separation the fragrance opens as a single chord with a airy lemon mood: Citrus accord, Green Chord and Vetiver. In this case 3 notes work as one coherent layer, creating sunny vitality that keeps the opening compact and balanced.
The heart and base are perceived as a continuous motion from lift to depth, which preserves the scent identity through drydown.
The accord profile is built around these accords: Citrus and Wood with each one in a clear role. The stylistic positioning is masculine, which makes the scent profile easier to read. In wear duration Very low points to a sustained drydown presence.
At the note-group layer the structure relies on Citrus, Green and Wood.
Taken together Intense Vetyver reads as a cohesive composition — the start forms character, the middle layer carries the identity, and the base secures the trail. These are the scent structures best experienced on skin.
| Gender | Male |
| Brand | Zara |
| Segment | Massmarket perfumery |
| Country | Spain |
| Website | http://www.zara.es |
| Year of production | 2000 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de toilette |
| License holder | Inditex |
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