Black XS (2018)
RabanneEau de Toilette2018
Side by side
Black XS (2018) vs. Zara Man Gold
Is Black XS (2018) better than Zara Man Gold?
Black XS (2018) wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
PralineBlack AmberLemonCinnamonEbony Tree
citruswarm spicysweetamberwoodyaromaticcinnamon
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The essentials
What's different between Black XS (2018) and Zara Man Gold?
| Black XS (2018) | Zara Man Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2018 | 2017 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Olivier Cresp, Rosendo Mateu | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Black XS (2018) and Zara Man Gold smell?
Black XS (2018)
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Amber
Woody
Aromatic
Balsamic
Cinnamon
Zara Man Gold
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Cinnamon
Woody
Citrus
Amber
Lactonic
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black XS (2018) and Zara Man Gold share?
Top
CitrusesLemonSageMarigold
Lemon
Heart
PralineCinnamonTolu BalsamBlack cardamom
PralineCinnamon
Base
PatchouliBlack AmberEbony TreeRosewood
Ebony TreeAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Black XS (2018) or Zara Man Gold?
| Black XS (2018) | Zara Man Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Black XS (2018) and Zara Man Gold?
Black XS (2018) is not a safe, polite fragrance. It opens bold, stays sweet through the heart, and finishes with real weight. The praline-cardamom pairing is what people either love or find too much.Black XS (2018)
Sweetness with a backbone. The praline-cinnamon core delivers warmth that extends late into the night, effortless and grounded. There's no performance here, just genuine.Zara Man Gold
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