Zara Olfactive N°03 - Magnificently Dubai 2021

Zara Olfactive N°03 - Magnificently Dubai by Zara
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7.2 / 10 94 Ratings
According to EssenceVitae Research Team A limited perfume by Zara for women and men, released in 2021. Furthermore The scent is spicy-leathery. It is still in production.
Pronunciation Limited Edition
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7.294 Ratings
Longevity
7.280 Ratings
Sillage
6.878 Ratings
Bottle
7.478 Ratings
Value for money
8.869 Ratings
Submitted by multiple users, last update on 16.05.2024.

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Eelyncka

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Eelyncka
Eelyncka
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Absolutely worth it
This stays on forever and projects like madness on me. I’ve been wearing this for a month or so and 3 random people asked me what I was wearing. It’s mainly citrus and leather on me. Can’t really praise this enough for the price. It will probably get discontinued in a couple of months so make sure you grab one. It smells niche and expensive for less than 20 euros.
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Speedpirate

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Expensive smell on a budget
First of all: the perfume smells a LOT more expensive than it is!

I also somehow doubt that the fragrance really only has 3 notes - I can still smell something citrusy in the opening. Possibly also some ginger. In the drydown, the wonderful Dubai would also pass as a juicy Christmas cake - saffron and soft leather are clearly noticeable, exactly as you would like them to be.

I have subsequently corrected my classification to the effect that this is not just a summer or vacation perfume. For me, it can be worn almost all year round, or ideally from summer to winter.

I found out by chance that layering with Mancera Instant Crush is definitely worthwhile - and if you take a closer look at the fragrance notes, it's no wonder. Instant Crush lasts a very long time, the combination with Magnificent Dubai is a dream and definitely worth experiencing! I would advise anyone who has both fragrances at their disposal to give it a try. The whole thing really is like a trip to an oriental spice market. The glorious Dubai alone is more like a ride in an open jeep through the desert, with subliminal scents of sand and sun - both definitely have their appeal, and it is indeed rare for a fragrance to stand on its own but also be a good layering candidate.
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PedroCabral

133 Reviews
PedroCabral
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If Dubai is like this scent, it's magnificent
It starts with a citrusy/sweet touch like an absolutely delicious vanilla orange that is broken up by an incense nuance in a very balanced way.

Little by little, a very rich spicy side emerges with hints of nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves (making its oriental side stand out).

The background is much denser (as you would expect). To my nose, there are nuances of smoke and suede mixed with that soft and warm leather.

For me, it's a nocturnal and sensual fragrance, evidencing the luxury of Dubai in every spray. Clearly bold and festive, period.

By description, and as advertised, it is shareable. However, as it has a more evident sweetness, it is possibly very pleasing to women. If we only focus on the base notes, it will possibly appeal more to men.

The performance is good, even more so considering the price it has. It sets very well on my skin and has a moderate projection.

Another excellent creation by Jo Malone.
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Cumulnimbus

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Cumulnimbus
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Worthy cheapie leather to rotate with your other leathers
I bought a 10ml roll on yesterday and I've been testing it since then. Magnificently Dubai starts with citrus and fresh spices even if they aren't listed in the fragrance notes. This first steps are the ones I find leaning to usually labelled as masculine perfumes. It is at first bold straight forward but a tiny bit soapy too. About ten minutes later it morphs into a creamy leather/suede where both saffron and nutmeg are present and there is a new slight sweetness at this stage which makes it perfectly unisex. It lasts for long hours this way. If you enjoy leather perfumes do not hesitate to give it a chance.
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FrauTita

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A walk through the bazaar
Oh - candied citrus. I buy myself a handful. Snacking, I go on, from one stand to the next.
When I pass the spice dealer, I notice that my fruits are already eaten up. Too bad, I would have tolerated more. Should I go back?

But the bouquet of scents here distracts me - everything mixes, nutmeg and clove, is there also cinnamon? The saffron threads glow red, I expect to perceive their dry, sweet-bitter smell, but they keep (unfortunately) too much in the background.

I stroll on, at the next stand incense is sold, incense and oud, balsamic scents rise to my nose.

Then I remember: I wanted to buy another small suede bag. I look around, but too bad, the dealer has already packed his goods and dismantled the stand.

Magnificently Dubai is a gentle, quiet fragrance - in contrast to other Orientals very suitable for everyday use. Perhaps this is the Western influence in Dubai, modern and quite cosmopolitan. An Orient-Occident blend, so to speak.
It is not too sweet, not too heavy and also goes in the office.
In any case, unisex.
The shelf life is good, with me around 6 hours.
En really good fragrance for a small price!
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GavarrusGavarrus 4 days ago
Zesty citrus opening turn into a sharp, cloying, yet light saffron/leather scent, with a hint of cinnamon and spices throughout
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CheliosfragCheliosfrag 1 year ago
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Challenging smell for specific situations. This smells like a leather goods market surrounded by oriental spice baskets. Do not blind buy.
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ElysiumElysium 2 years ago
I knew I would like it. A spiced leather, earthy saffron covers dark leather to perfection, with a hint of sweet nutmeg. Dubai, what else?
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PedroCabralPedroCabral 2 years ago
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The leather supports the nutmeg and saffron, forming a dark wall with a very masculine character. Perfectly mysterious.
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