The Perfume Library

True Leather Men

7.8

Zara

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Zara True Leather Men is a masculine scent that pairs a green, spicy character with a sweet, smoky leather. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot and saffron, spice and citrus giving a cool start. At the heart, caramel, amber and iris soften and sweeten it. The base of vetiver, musk and leathery notes sets an earthy, woody ground, with Evernyl keeping it warm. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It is classed as a men's fragrance, and the mix of leather and sweet smoke suits cooler weather. Arabian Oud Arabian Leather and Emir A Walk on Dirt have a close profile.

Into the Joyful - Number 2: Les Heures Passent

8.2

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Zara Into the Joyful - Number 2: Les Heures Passent is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that most voters place in summer and spring. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither pushes itself on the room nor vanishes quickly. Voters link it mostly to daily wear, leisure and the office, and few choose it for evening. It reads as feminine, though some find it masculine. Bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange give it a fresh, green, fruity feel. Ginger adds a spicy edge, while amber, tonka bean and musky notes settle that freshness onto a sweet, soft base. Zara Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes (Eau de Parfum) and Bon Parfumeur 004 Gin Mandarine Musc have a close profile.

For Him (2018)

7.7

Zara · 2018

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Zara For Him (2018) is a sweet, gourmand scent with a spicy, woody warmth, made for men. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it is rarely chosen for summer. It leans towards work and daily wear, and is also seen as suitable for leisure and evenings. Most voters find it masculine. Sandalwood, cardamom and bergamot make up the scent. Cardamom adds a spicy edge, sandalwood lays a woody, creamy base, and bergamot lightens the sweetness. A synthetic sheen runs through it. Rituals Santal Signature and Avon Ambre for Him have a close profile.

Orchid (2021) (Eau de Parfum) / Zara Bloom 01 - Orchid (2021) (Eau de Parfum)

6.2

Zara · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zara Orchid / Zara Bloom 01 - Orchid is a fresh, floral women's fragrance where green and fruity tones lean towards sweetness, suited to everyday wear. Taken as a whole, it reads fresh and floral. Rose and lily of the valley build the floral side, while apple and peach add a fruity sweetness. Amber, woods and musk settle that sweetness onto a soft base. The accords also have a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. It is mostly seen as feminine and modern. Dior Holy Peony and Zara Orchid Intense have a close profile.

Mystical Metal

8.1

Zara · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Zara Mystical Metal is a sweet, fruity floral built around saffron, leather and hibiscus, and it suits spring and autumn evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, winter follows, and summer lags behind. Night out, evening and leisure are the most common occasions, while business wear gets fewer votes. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. Zara Number 4: Red Sun Dunes and Louis Vuitton Mille Feux have a close profile. The scent reads as a single piece: saffron and leather give it a spicy, leathery firmness. Hibiscus and raspberry soften that with fruity, floral sweetness, and musk leaves a powdery base. A woody tone runs quietly underneath.

Black Tag

7.4

Zara · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Zara Black Tag is a fresh men's fragrance built on grapefruit, bergamot and pepper, softened by vanilla and musk. Citrus and green accords set the first impression: the brightness of grapefruit and bergamot meets a light peppery spice. Vetiver lays down a woody base, while vanilla and musk add a sweet, powdery, creamy softness. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters don't tie it to one season; spring, autumn and summer are chosen almost equally. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most see it as masculine and classic. Sonia Rykiel Rykiel Man and French Avenue Arsh have a close profile.

Bogoss Vibrant Leather Elixir

8.3

Zara · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Zara Bogoss Vibrant Leather Elixir is a men's fragrance that sets leather and cedar under pineapple, honey pomelo and lemon, leaning fresh and fruity. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage good, and voters rate its value for money highly. There are no season or occasion votes to go on, but it reads as masculine. The notes read as a single whole: bergamot and lemon bring citrus, joined by the sweet, fruity side of pineapple and honey pomelo. Beneath sit leather, cedar and patchouli, giving a woody, leathery base. A synthetic edge also shows among the accords. Zara Bogoss Vibrant Leather and Zara Vibrant Leather (2018) have a close profile.

Cloud Sorbet

7.5

Zara · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Zara Cloud Sorbet is a fresh, citrusy scent softened by sweet, creamy and powdery tones, made for women. Longevity and sillage are both moderate; the votes are few, but the scent neither overwhelms nor fades quickly. It has a light, soft character that suits everyday wear. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: the brightness of bergamot is mellowed by boba tea and taro, while vanilla, tonka bean and musk turn it into a creamy sweetness. Green and powdery shades stay in the background. Its profile is close to L'Artisan Parfumeur Tonka Blanc and Prada Infusion de Vanille.

Lilys Nest

7.4

Zara · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

(Leather Fever)

7.3

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Zara (Leather Fever) is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with citrus, violet leaf and pear and settles into vetiver, moss and sandalwood. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters place it in daily and leisure wear, with business use next. It reads as masculine. The opening is a fruity freshness of citrus and pear, with violet leaf adding a green edge. Cedarwood sits in the heart, and the base of vetiver, musk, moss and sandalwood builds a woody, creamy foundation. Spicy and leathery touches stay in the background. Vetiverich and Chez Bond have a close profile.

Memorable Aura

7.1

Zara · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Zara Memorable Aura is a sweet, creamy, gourmand fragrance with a floral and fruity character, made for women and now discontinued. Mango carries the fruity side while orange blossom adds a floral brightness. Vanilla sweetens the whole and gives it a creamy softness, with blond woods forming a light woody base beneath. The notes don't unfold in stages; the scent reads as one piece from start to finish. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a small number of voters weighed in. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, with office use next. It has a close profile to Rabanne Fame (Eau de Parfum) and Dolce & Gabbana Devotion (Eau de Parfum).

4MBR0X1D3 / AMBR0X1D3

7.7

Zara · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Zara 4MBR0X1D3 / AMBR0X1D3 is a fresh, woody men's fragrance built around sandalwood, cardamom and violet, and it sits closest to relaxed everyday wear. The scent reads as one piece. A fresh, citrusy lift meets the spicy warmth of cardamom, sandalwood lays down a woody base, and violet softens everything into a powdery finish. A slightly synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, daily and business settings lead the occasions. Profumum Roma Luci dell'Est and Serge Lutens Bois de Violette have a close profile.

Seoul 532-8 Sinsa Dong Gangnam-Gu

7.3

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Zara Seoul 532-8 Sinsa Dong Gangnam-Gu is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, aquatic character with floral and fruity touches and a sweet finish. The notes read as one whole: amber, hazelnut and pimento. Amber and hazelnut carry the sweetness, while pimento adds a spiced warmth. The fresh and aquatic accords keep that sweetness from turning heavy, and a synthetic edge gives the scent a smooth, modern feel. Longevity is moderate and sillage is good, so it makes itself known through the day without dominating. Voters also rate its value for money highly. For a close profile, Bruno Banani Made for Women and Jil Sander Sport Water are near neighbours.

EAU/03 Positano Sunrise

7.7

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Zara EAU/03 Positano Sunrise is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance, softened by a fruity sweetness. It opens with piña colada, grapefruit and violet leaf, where fruity sweetness is balanced by citrus brightness. In the heart, jasmine, frankincense and marine notes give it a creamy, water-like feel. The base of driftwood, white musk and ambrox dries down soft and clean, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and about half of voters call each of them high. Value for money scores very high. Marketed as a men's scent, its fresh, sweet character suits warm days. It shares a close profile with Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Shine and Rabanne Invictus (Eau de Toilette).

Vibrant Leather Explosion

7.8

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Zara Vibrant Leather Explosion is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men that sets a sharp opening of black pepper, bergamot and lemon against a leather base. Black pepper sits beside the citrus at the start, while bamboo and violet leaf in the heart pull that freshness towards green. As it dries, black amber, patchouli and leather come forward, and cotton candy sweetens the woody, leathery base slightly. A fruity, synthetic sheen runs through it. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, and its value for money scores high. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Zara Vibrant Leather and Zara Bogoss Vibrant Leather Winter have a close profile.

Into the Gourmand - Number 2: Splendid Bronze

7.1

Zara · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Zara Into the Gourmand - Number 2: Splendid Bronze is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance built around jasmine, orange blossom and vanilla. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, with summer not far behind, and pick it mostly for daily wear and leisure time, though it also works in the evening. The scent pairs a floral side with a gourmand one. Jasmine, orchid and orange blossom form the floral base, while vanilla pulls it in a creamy, sweet direction. Heliotrope adds a powdery softness and cashmere wood gives it a warm, woody finish. It reads oriental and slightly synthetic. Zara Dark Romance and Sol de Janeiro Sol Cheirosa '62 have a close profile.

Limited Edition 03 - Unusual Wood

6.9

Zara

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Pink Flambé (2018) (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Zara · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Zara Pink Flambé pairs the fruity freshness of pear and lychee with the gourmand sweetness of chocolate and praliné, and is made for women; it has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base. Pear and lychee give a fruity, slightly citrusy brightness, while chocolate and praliné pull it toward a creamy, sweet gourmand character. A floral backdrop sits behind them, though a somewhat synthetic edge comes through as well. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that picture rests on a limited sample. Its sweet, fruity build leans toward easy everyday wear. Zara Pink Flambé Body Mist and Zara Pink Flambé Winter have a close profile.

Nocturnal Life

8.1

Zara

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Zara Nocturnal Life is a warm, sweet, gourmand and spicy fragrance made for women. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings, though some also wear it for leisure and daily use. Cinnamon, chocolate and tonka bean give it a sweet, spicy warmth. Bergamot and orange lighten that richness with a fruity brightness, while frankincense and juniper berry add a woody, resinous depth. Floral notes stay in the background. Zara Sand Desert at Sunset and Lattafa Teriaq Intense have a close profile.

Into the Joyful - Number 1: Someday Sometimes

7.5

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zara Into the Joyful - Number 1: Someday Sometimes is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance built around rose and raspberry, with patchouli and floral notes alongside. The scent runs as a single line: raspberry brings a bright, sweet fruitiness, rose and the floral notes pull that sweetness towards a flower garden, and patchouli lays a woody, slightly spicy base underneath. The fresh accord keeps the whole thing from feeling heavy. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, so it is noticeable without being overwhelming. It is classed as a women's fragrance, and voters rate its value for money highly. Hermès Twilly d'Hermès Eau Poivrée and Jean Paul Gaultier Ma Dame (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

001 Synth Aura

8.2

Zara · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Zara 001 Synth Aura is a fresh, floral men's fragrance built around sandalwood and lily of the valley. It opens light and clean with sandalwood and lily of the valley. In the heart, jasmine and iris turn the floral side powdery and soft, and amber closes it with a woody warmth. The synthetic accord gives the floral structure a polished, cool edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Its powdery, fresh character suits calm, everyday wear. Its value-for-money rating is high.

Boisé Vibrant Leather

8.2

Zara · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Zara Boisé Vibrant Leather is a masculine scent that sets fresh citrus against leathery, smoky woods. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter following. It is placed mostly in the evening and for nights out, then at work and for daily wear. Leather, palo santo and gaiac wood form the woody, smoky core. Lemon and bergamot brighten it, while labdanum and frankincense add resinous sweetness and spice. Powdery, oriental touches soften the whole.

Vibrant Brown

7.9

Zara · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zara Vibrant Brown is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, spicy opening with a powdery floral heart and a leathery, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer well back. It suits evenings, nights out and leisure time. It reads masculine, though some also call it modern. It opens with coriander, bergamot, pepper and pear, a fresh, lightly fruity, spicy start. In the heart, osmanthus and iris add a soft, powdery floral note. Vetiver, leather, cashmere wood and sandalwood then settle it into a woody, leathery base. Zara Night pour Homme III and Zara Extreme 6.0 have a close profile.

Extreme 6.0

7.3

Zara

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zara Extreme 6.0 is a men's fragrance that pairs bergamot, pear and iris into a fresh, fruity and powdery scent. Bergamot and pear give it a bright, lightly sweet fruit character, while iris adds a soft, powdery floral touch. Cedarwood and leather frame it in woody, leathery tones, and amber brings a resinous, oriental warmth. Spicy and synthetic touches sit in the background. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters spread it almost evenly across leisure, daily wear, office and evening, with night outings a little further behind. Zara Night pour Homme III and Zara Black Tag Intense have a close profile.