Black Tide
“Black Tide by Zara is a Leather fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Warmly received so far — a amber, woody composition with a musky undertone. Voted best for year-round wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Black Tide by Zara, launched in 2025 and crafted by perfumer Alberto Morillas, is an enigmatic fragrance that balances the richness of leather with the warmth of amber and musk. The composition opens with ambroxan and orange blossom, creating a tension between aromatic freshness and balsamic depth. This contrast continues as ink and styrax add layers of complexity to the woody base notes, giving Black Tide its distinctive character.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Black Tide directly to pulse points for best effect — the leather notes project well but require close proximity to truly shine. It blooms slowly over time, so it's ideal for those who appreciate a fragrance that evolves throughout the day.
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 ambiance of a dimly lit study filled with old books and polished wooden furniture, where the scent of ink mingles with the warmth of amber.
Fig. 01 — Black Tide, Zara
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