Zara × Jo Malone Collaborated on a Trio of City-Inspired Personal Fragrances
Laura McQuarrie — November 20, 2025 — Fashion
References: zara & citymagazine.si
Zara × Jo Malone created a series of city-inspired fragrances and reimagined them as makeup with a gel perfume in a brush format. Optimized for travel and quick, precise applications, this brush-on perfume doesn't leave a telltale trace once swiped on, only a scent trail that uplevels presence with freshness and elegance.
In all, there are three city-inspired fragrances to experience, each inspired by a different urban energy. Energetically New York is a spicy woody scent, with notes of cardamom, jasmine, and sandalwood; Fashionably London takes the form of a musky floral with bergamot, rose, and musk; and Elegantly Tokyo unites white flowers, jasmine, and akigalawood to create a memorable woody floral essence.
Thanks to their unique format, these brush-on gel perfumes are perfect for touching up or layering to create a unique signature scent.
In all, there are three city-inspired fragrances to experience, each inspired by a different urban energy. Energetically New York is a spicy woody scent, with notes of cardamom, jasmine, and sandalwood; Fashionably London takes the form of a musky floral with bergamot, rose, and musk; and Elegantly Tokyo unites white flowers, jasmine, and akigalawood to create a memorable woody floral essence.
Thanks to their unique format, these brush-on gel perfumes are perfect for touching up or layering to create a unique signature scent.
Trend Themes
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Portable Fragrance Formats — Innovative perfume designs like brush-on formats provide convenient and mess-free solutions, transforming how individuals can carry and apply scents on the go.
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City-inspired Scents — Fragrances that evoke the spirit and energy of urban environments cater to consumers' desire for personalized and story-driven olfactory experiences.
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Multifunctional Beauty Products — Combining elements of makeup and fragrance into a single product taps into the growing demand for versatile beauty items that simplify consumer routines.
Industry Implications
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Fragrance Industry — Emerging formats like gel perfumes in brushes challenge traditional perfume bottles by offering new ways of scent application.
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Travel Retail — Compact and practical fragrance solutions are becoming a key offering for duty-free and travel retailers, meeting the needs of modern travelers.
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Cosmetics Industry — Cross-category innovation such as perfume-infused makeup products blurs industry lines, appealing to a wider audience looking for multifunctional beauty solutions.
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