Eau de Parfum2016
Black Amber
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Zara  ·  Sold as feminine

Black Amber

Not a scent you'd wear to be noticed — one you'd wear to feel like yourself, surrounded by the rich warmth of vanilla and musk.

3.66813 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
sweetfruitymuskycitrustropicalvanilla
Black AmberBudget · under $40

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate19% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak14%
Weak23%
Moderate44%
Long lasting14%
Eternal5%
SillageModerate24% say strong or enormous
Intimate27%
Moderate49%
Strong13%
Enormous11%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

TopOpening

BaseFoundation

When to Wear

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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

♂
Masculine1%
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Unisex14%
♀
Feminine85%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2016, Black Amber by Zara is a captivating Oriental Floral fragrance for women. The composition opens with the bright zest of Mandarin Orange, which quickly gives way to the lush, tropical notes of Passionfruit and Tiare Flower. These vibrant middle notes are then enveloped by a warm base of Musk and Vanilla, creating an alluring blend that is both sweet and musky. Black Amber is designed to evoke a sense of warmth and comfort, making it perfect for moments when you want to feel both confident and cozy.

How to wear it

Given its sweet and warm base notes, apply this fragrance lightly in the morning for a subtle yet lasting effect. The Mandarin Orange top note fades quickly, so it’s best to rely on the persistent musky and vanillic base that develops throughout the day.

Fig. 01 — Black Amber, Zara

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The Black Amber line

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What people
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3.66/ 5 · 813 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 19%, disliked or hated by 20%.

Love19%
Like48%
OK13%
Dislike17%
Hate2%
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