Zara 2023 EDP

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Black Dart

by Coralie Spicher

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Zara Black Dart is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Coralie Spicher. Zara's Black Dart carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a divisive dark horse, with some hailing it as a sophisticated, autumnal dream and others finding it a cloying, cherry cough syrup nightmare. Definitely try before you buy, but if it hits, it hits hard.
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  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Warm
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Black Dart Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Allas listed
Floral Notes100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With moderate longevity and sillage, Black Dart is suitable for evenings and cooler weather, making it a strong contender for dates and formal events. Its perceived strength and unique character might be too much for a typical office setting, but it could work casually in autumn or winter.

About

Black Dart unfurls with a rich, almost syrupy floral opening, though many find a surprising stone fruit presence - peach, plum, or even cherry - adding a dark sweetness. This deepens into a sophisticated woody, mossy chypre heart, often described as 'pencil shavings' or 'suede', with subtle hints of iris or rose. The dry-down settles into a warm, powdery base, leaving an intriguing and alluring trail.

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