Black Lava
“Black Lava by Zara is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men”
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Warmly received so far — a musky, earthy composition with a amber undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2025 and crafted by the renowned perfumer Alberto Morillas, Black Lava by Zara is a Woody Spicy fragrance designed to evoke a sense of depth and warmth. The composition opens with bright citrus notes from bergamot and mandarin, which give way to the fresh spiciness of pink pepper. These top notes create an immediate contrast against the earthy, woody base that includes cedarwood and cypriol. Frankincense adds an element of complexity, while musk grounds the fragrance with its powdery warmth.
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This fragrance blooms best when applied to pulse points and left to settle for about an hour. The citrus top notes are vibrant but fleeting, so it's the woody base that carries its warmth throughout the day. It reads better close to skin than in a wide sillage.
Alberto Morillas
Founding perfumer · 479 fragrances · Swiss
Alberto Morillas is a Spanish perfumer. He is a master perfumer at Swiss fragrance and flavor firm dsm-firmenich, where his notable creations have included Calvin Klein CK One, Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò and Marc Jacobs Daisy. He has an independent line called Mizensir.
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The story behind the bottle.
The hushed intimacy of a dimly lit room, where earthy spices and warm woods blend in the air, enveloping you like a soft embrace.
Fig. 01 — Black Lava, Zara
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