365 community ratings

Absolutely Dark

Name: Absolutely Dark
Brand: Zara

Perfumer: Marion Costero

2023MenModern

7.6/ 10

Community score
365 ratings

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Zara Absolutely Dark is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, suiting daily wear and relaxed days.

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Skunky's take: Plenty say it suits a meeting and a coffee break alike.

How does it perform?

From 347 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.9 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

9.0 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

84% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Amber Sandalwood Woods Rose Mandarin orange Tonka bean Moss Cashmere Orris root Bergamot Marine notes

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Aquatic
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does Absolutely Dark smell like?

Bergamot and mandarin orange bring a citrus freshness, while marine notes push it in an aquatic direction. Underneath, sandalwood, woods, amber and moss form a woody base; rose and orris root soften it, and tonka bean and cashmere add a light sweetness. There is a spicy edge, and the overall feel is a fresh, somewhat synthetic one.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is recommended for daily wear, leisure, sport and the office, with evenings and nights out far behind. It reads masculine and modern. Banderas The Icon for Men and Van Cleef & Arpels In New York have a close profile.