Waimea

Waimea by Zara is a light, aquatic-hoody fragrance with an aromatic freshness that feels like a rainy summer day by the coast. It opens with citrusy bergamot and lively sea notes, layered with a soft woody base and earthy vetiver that gives it a natural, slightly damp soil character. The scent is clean, airy, and professional, making it well-suited for daytime wear, especially in spring and summer. Despite its popularity among those who appreciate subtle, refreshing scents, it lacks projection and long-lasting performance, fading noticeably within two hours. Some users find it reminiscent of Bvlgari Aqva or Versace Eros—particularly the aquatic and green-top notes—but with a more grounded, earthy drydown due to the vetiver. It’s pleasant and unique, though fleeting and not universally appealing. The fragrance is priced extremely competitively, with nearly all users feeling it is underpriced. Its performance and longevity are consistently described as weak, with minimal projection beyond intimate to moderate levels. While it may not make a strong lasting impression on others, it delivers a quiet, clean aesthetic that some users deeply appreciate. The scent is not playful or bold, fitting more in professional or casual settings than a crowd-pleasing evening attention getter.