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Extreme 9.0
by Zara
Zara Extreme 9.0 presents a sweet, balsamic, and powdery character with a distinct cherry-candy opening that quickly settles into a soft, warm, and slightly musky base. Its initial burst of cardamom, lavender, and pepper mimics the fresh-spicy top notes of Dior Homme Intense and Guerlain L'Homme Ideal, but this resemblance fades quickly, giving way to a candied iris and amber-rich drydown. The scent is linear and intimate in presence, with minimal projection and longevity—most agree it lasts a moderate 3 to 5 hours, staying close to the skin. Though it evokes similarities to high-end perfumes like Armani Code Absolu and L'Homme Ideal, it lacks their intensity and sillage, making it more suited for personal wear than for making a strong impression on others.
Pros
- +affordable price point with excellent value for money
- +soft, wearable sweetness with a refined, mature feel
- +pleasant and consistent performance for casual or intimate settings
Cons
- −short longevity and lack of sillage
- −overly sweet, candy-like character that some find distracting or artificial
- −insufficient projection and strength for formal or public wear