Tiveden

Tiveden by Zara is a deeply woody-leathery fragrance with a distinctive smoky, salty-green character that evokes raw tanned leather, damp earth, and fresh paper. Its opening features a pungent cardamom that quickly evolves into a dry, powdery sandalwood core, accented by subtle hints of musk and leather that linger throughout. While many compare it to Santal 33, it lacks the floral complexity and transparency of that scent, instead presenting a more one-dimensional, synthetically driven profile with a pronounced leathery drydown. The fragrance is exceptionally potent and long-lasting—some users report wear times beyond 12 hours—and this performance, despite its budget price, is consistently praised as outstanding, making it feel far more premium than expected. It's most suitably worn in autumn and winter, with moderate to strong projection, and is appreciated for its unisex appeal and elegant, edge-of-darkness vibe.