Fragrance comparison

02 Black Amber vs Zara Black Amber

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 10 Oct 2026 479 ratings analysed

02 Black Amber

Zara

3.8650 votes

Rank #24,513 CitrusAmber

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70%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Zara Black Amber

Zara

3.94429 votes

Rank #6,504 AmberSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zara Black Amber takes 5 of 7 categories.

02 Black Amber
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Zara Black Amber
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

02 Black Amber2/7

Zara Black Amber5/7

Ratings & consensus: Zara Black Amber
Community sentiment: Zara Black Amber
Longevity: Zara Black Amber
Sillage & projection: Zara Black Amber
Value for money: 02 Black Amber
Versatility: 02 Black Amber
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zara Black Amber

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

02 Black AmberZara

Zara Black AmberZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 54%Had 23%Want 23%

3.94/ 5 · 429 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerZara Black AmberRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

42%Like

27%Ok

0%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

24%Love

59%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

429 votes

Category winnerZara Black AmberMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityZara Black Amber

SillageZara Black Amber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value76

Category winner02 Black AmberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

amber100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both amber, sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Mandarin OrangeCherryPassionfruit

Heart

Tiare FlowerHyacinth

Base

AmberVanillaWhite Musk

Top

Tangerine

Heart

PassionfruitTiare Flower

Base

AmberVanila

InformationalShared notesPassionfruit, Tiare Flower and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer42

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night81

Spring51

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winner02 Black AmberMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex13

Women83

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,513

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#6,504

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerZara Black AmberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

02 Black Amber by Zara offers a bright, fruity opening of mandarin orange, cherry, and passionfruit. It settles into a floral heart of tiare flower and hyacinth, eventually resting on a warm base of amber, vanilla, and white musk. This accessible fragrance provides a sweet, inviting scent profile that works well for c…

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Zara Black Amber starts with a splash of tangerine on skin before settling into a sweet tropical middle of passionfruit and warm vanilla. It is a simple, budget friendly choice for casual autumn nights when you want a cozy amber scent without paying designer department store prices.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 02 Black Amber or Zara Black Amber?

Zara Black Amber takes 5 of 7 categories. 02 Black Amber is rated 3.86/5 from 50 votes; Zara Black Amber is rated 3.94/5 from 429 votes. Choose 02 Black Amber for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Zara Black Amber for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 02 Black Amber or Zara Black Amber?

Zara Black Amber lasts longest (Zara Black Amber 61/100, 02 Black Amber 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 02 Black Amber or Zara Black Amber?

Zara Black Amber projects furthest (Zara Black Amber 58/100, 02 Black Amber 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 02 Black Amber and Zara Black Amber smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Passionfruit, Tiare Flower and Amber.

Is 02 Black Amber or Zara Black Amber better for summer or winter?

For summer, 02 Black Amber is the stronger pick. For winter, 02 Black Amber is the stronger pick. 02 Black Amber suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 02 Black Amber and Zara Black Amber?

02 Black Amber has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cherry and Passionfruit, heart notes of Tiare Flower and Hyacinth, a base of Amber, Vanilla and White Musk. Zara Black Amber has top notes of Tangerine, heart notes of Passionfruit and Tiare Flower, a base of Amber and Vanila.