Warm Black
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2024 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££££ |
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Which Should You Buy?
Zara Warm Black is a divisive dupe that smells far more expensive than it is. Some love its spiced vanilla warmth, calling it a Tobacco Vanille twin, while others find it a synthetic headache. You'll either adore it or completely regret the blind buy, so test first if you can.
This one's a bit of a curveball. While many absolutely adore its spicy, creamy warmth, a noticeable few get an off-putting 'pickle' vibe. Definitely sample before you commit to the full bento box - because when it hits, it truly hits, but when it misses, it really misses.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 8% |
| Floral | 3% | 1% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 3% |
| Sweet | 55% | 43% |
| Warm | 36% | 41% |
| Woody | 3% | 1% |
| Earthy | 5% | 10% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 10% | 10% |
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Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
The strong, sweet, and spicy profile, sometimes with significant projection, makes it less suitable for office wear. It's recommended for dates and evening casual outings where its warmth and sensual nature can shine, particularly in cooler weather.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its warm, spicy-sweet profile leans more towards evening and cooler weather events, making it ideal for dates and comfortable casual wear. While it has presence, it's not overpowering enough to be completely out of place in some office settings, but it's too rich for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Fresh Spicy, Sweet accords and Ginger, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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