Zara Olfactive N°03 - Magnificently Dubai Zara 2021

Zara Olfactive N°03 - Magnificently Dubai by Zara

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Zara Olfactive N°03 - Magnificently Dubai (Zara)

7.2 / 10 93 Ratings

A limited perfume by Zara for women and men, released in 2021. The scent is spicy-leathery. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Spicy

Leathery

Oriental

Sweet

Woody

Fragrance Notes

Nutmeg

Saffron

Leather

Perfumer

Jo Malone

Ratings

Scent

7.293 Ratings

Longevity

7.279 Ratings

Sillage

6.877 Ratings

Bottle

7.477 Ratings

Value for money

8.868 Ratings

Submitted by multiple users, last update on 09.03.2024.

Reviews

5 in-depth fragrance descriptions

10/14/2022

10
Pricing 7
Bottle 8
Sillage 8
Longevity 7.5
Scent

Eelyncka
2 Reviews

Eelyncka

Helpful Review 1

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.

01/29/2024

10
Pricing 8
Bottle 8
Sillage 8
Longevity 10
Scent

Speedpirate
9 Reviews

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Speedpirate

4

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.

08/05/2022

9
Pricing 8
Bottle 7
Sillage 7
Longevity 7.5
Scent

PedroCabral
133 Reviews

PedroCabral

2

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.

03/19/2022

9
Pricing 6
Bottle 7
Sillage 8
Longevity 7.5
Scent

Cumulnimbus
116 Reviews

Cumulnimbus

1

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.

10/31/2023

10
Pricing 7
Bottle 7
Sillage 8
Longevity 9.5
Scent

FrauTita
2 Reviews

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FrauTita

1

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!