Soft Haze

Conclusion

Soft Haze is a decent budget alternative to Silver Mountain Water. it's a very good deal. If you crave the real deal, the Creed offers superior quality and longevity. However, if you just want a similar vibe for daily wear without breaking the bank, this Zara clone will do nicely. If you can find it on sale, it's a steal.

Olfactory Experience

Zara's Soft Haze attempts to capture the essence of Creed's Silver Mountain Water, and gets surprisingly close, maybe 87%. The opening bursts with a bright, slightly synthetic bergamot and a definite green tea vibe. You get that initial "mountain air" feel, though it lacks the naturalistic sparkle of the Creed. The blackcurrant heart is there, a bit subdued, more of a blackcurrant leaf than the sweet fruit. The drydown is where the differences become more pronounced. The musk is cleaner, less animalic, and the sandalwood is a whisper, not the creamy depth of the original. The petitgrain adds a slight bitter edge that's absent in SMW.

Wear time & Sillage

Performance is... Zara. Expect around 4-5 hours on skin, with projection that's polite, staying within arm's reach for the first hour. After that, it becomes a skin scent. It won't fill a room. A respray after 3 hours will give you a nice refresh.