Zara 2020 EDP

M £ Acquired

Black Pepper & Cedarwood

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Zara Black Pepper & Cedarwood is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Black Pepper & Cedarwood opens with Pepper, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Cedar. Zara's Black Pepper & Cedarwood carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Black Pepper & Cedarwood does what the name promises: a dry peppery opening that settles into clean cedar. The rose in the heart is a small surprise that softens the edges. A straightforward woody-spicy scent for a man who wants something wearable and unfussy.
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  • Bold
  • Modern
  • Confident
  • Grounded
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Black Pepper & Cedarwood Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper100%
Heartas listed
Rose100%
Baseas listed
Cedar100%

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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Ingredients and allergens

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About

This one opens with pepper, which gives a dry, slightly sharp first impression. In the heart sits rose, an unexpected floral note that rounds off the spice rather than turning the scent sweet. The base is cedar, bringing a dry, pencil-shaving kind of woodiness that carries the fragrance through the rest of the wear. With one note in each stage, the structure is clean and easy to follow. It is a woody and spicy scent with a restrained floral touch, comfortable for daily wear.

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