Zagara.

Zagara takes its name from the iconic Sicilian orange blossom, the flower that crowns the island’s groves each spring. Narcisse Taormina set out to translate that burst of white petals into a scent, echoing the house’s tradition of love‑letters to the Mediterranean landscape. The perfume was crafted to feel like stepping into an orange orchard at sunrise, a tribute to the brand’s coastal roots.

The composition leans on three citrus gems harvested from western Sicilian peels, giving the opening a sharp, slightly bitter brightness that mirrors the island’s sea‑kissed cliffs. At its heart, locally sourced orange blossom, jasmine and white rose create a seamless white‑floral veil, while the base of white musk and sandalwood grounds the bouquet with the warm, sun‑dried wood of Etna’s slopes, adding depth beyond the initial sparkle.

The first ten minutes explode with a zesty trio, lemon, sweet orange and bergamot, that feels like a splash of Mediterranean light on the skin. As the citrus fades, the orange blossom and jasmine unfurl, softening the edge and introducing a powdery, almost creamy sweetness that lingers on the pulse points. By the half‑hour mark the warm embrace of sandalwood and white musk settles in, creating a lingering, sun‑warmed drydown that clings for six to eight hours, whispering of twilight over the Sicilian sea. The scent’s arc is linear yet rewarding, with each phase clearly handed off, leaving a subtle, lingering trail that feels both fresh and comforting.

Since its debut, Zagara has become a quiet favorite among lovers of bright, unisex citrus‑floral fragrances, often mentioned alongside the house’s Aria di Taormina and Montevenere as a modern ode to Sicily’s orange orchards. Wearers note its ability to evoke sun‑lit promenades, making it a go‑to scent for Mediterranean‑themed gatherings and summer soirées.