In Black
ByblosEau de Parfum2011
Side by side
In Black vs. Zara Sydney
Is In Black better than Zara Sydney?
In Black peaks in spring, while Zara Sydney belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
VetiverGrapefruitPatchouli
woodyaromaticamberwarm spicycitrusearthybalsamic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between In Black and Zara Sydney?
| In Black | Zara Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2011 | 2014 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Guillaume Flavigny | — |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do In Black and Zara Sydney smell?
In Black
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Amber
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Sweet
Earthy
Zara Sydney
Aromatic
Citrus
Rose
Woody
Earthy
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do In Black and Zara Sydney share?
Top
Black PepperGrapefruitNeroli
GrapefruitElemi Resin
Heart
Resinous NotesGeranium
RoseIncense
Base
VetiverCedarwoodBenzoinTonka BeanPatchouli
VetiverPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
GrapefruitNeroli
Grapefruit
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Floral Notes
Geranium
Rose
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Resinous Notes
Resinous Notes
Elemi Resin
Where they fit
When and where do In Black and Zara Sydney work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, In Black or Zara Sydney?
| In Black | Zara Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about In Black and Zara Sydney?
In Black is a layered piece: citrus-heat up top, resin warmth in the middle, and a woody-vanillic base that stays close. Not for those who want a quiet scent, but those who want contrast will find it.In Black
This one earns its keep without asking for anything from you. Just citrus-fresh meets smoky-woody, with rose doing the interesting work in the middle.Zara Sydney
The hunt
Where to buy In Black and Zara Sydney
| In Black | Zara Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| 100ml | $11.19fragrancenet | — |
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