Zara Black EDT

smoky spiced incense with bright mandarin
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The full profile.
Think smoky spiced incense with bright mandarin: that is Zara Black. Key notes are nutmeg, incense and rhubarb.
This eau de toilette is best in spring, fall and winter and is easy to wear day or night. It suits casual days. Released in 2014.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something spicy and smoky for casual days.
- Sample first if: fresh spicy is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike amber fragrances.
Around $48.
Explore more: More from Zara · Spicy perfumes · Nutmeg perfumes · Incense perfumes
Best for
- Casual
Zara's fragrance line is one of fast-fashion's most-discussed, cited by enthusiasts as offering surprisingly high-quality scents (often community-compared to niche fragrances) at Zara-tier pricing. Scendira lists 254 live Zara perfumes, avg 4., priced $19.90-$199.99 (avg $55.23). The catalogue leans feminine (127 feminine, 67 masculine, 44 unspecified), with Gourmand (96), Fresh (51), Floral (33), Fruity (13) the top families. Dominant accords: Sweet, Floral, Fruity, Woody, Fresh. Standout live picks include Pétale D'Ambre (bright bergamot with lavender, nutmeg, patchouli), Night Pour Homme II Infinite (warm citrus tea with nutmeg), Zara Rose Elixir (rose jam, saffron and creamy vanilla), Golden Decade Nectar (creamy orange blossom strawberry sorbet), and Zara Spicy (spiced gingerbread with smoky pepper).
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Common questions.
It smells like smoky spiced incense with bright mandarin. Key notes are nutmeg, incense and rhubarb.
It is best in spring, fall and winter. It is easy to wear day or night. It suits casual days.
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