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902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon vs Zara Black

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

Updated 598 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zara Black takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • 902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon

    Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

  • Zara Black

    Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon3/7
Zara Black4/7
Ratings & consensus
902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon
Community sentiment
902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon
Longevity
902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon
Sillage & projection
Zara Black
Value for money
Zara Black
Versatility
Zara Black
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Zara Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamonBon Parfumeur
Zara BlackZara
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.05/ 5 · 481 votes
Have 47%Had 13%Want 40%
3.91/ 5 · 117 votes
Have 50%Had 34%Want 16%
Category winner902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
37%Love
43%Like
10%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate

481 votes

15%Love
59%Like
10%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

117 votes

Category winner902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

Longevity902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon

SillageZara Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value71
¤ Price value81
Category winnerZara BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
sweet91%
woody83%
tobacco74%
cinnamon65%
fresh spicy56%
citrus77%
warm spicy46%
sweet30%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CognacOrangeGingerBasil
Heart
CinnamonClovesPlumGeranium
Base
TobaccoVanillaPatchouliLabdanum
Top
Orange
Heart
Cinnamon
Base
Vanilla
InformationalShared notesOrange, Cinnamon and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring28
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring59
Summer44
Fall97
Winter100
Day100
Night83
Category winnerZara BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men49
Unisex45
Women7
Men0
Unisex13
Women87
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,920

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2017

Reviews7

Category winnerZara BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bon Parfumeur 902 opens with a boozy hit of armagnac and orange, then moves into cinnamon, clove and dark plum over blond tobacco, vanilla and patchouli. It reads warm, spicy and slightly sweet, with a smooth dry down that many shoppers will find most appealing in cooler weather. This is a good fit if you like tobacco…

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Zara Black matches cool autumn evenings with a simple, sweet profile that feels cozy. A bright splash of orange leads into a warm cinnamon heart, eventually settling into a soft vanilla base. It is a straightforward, budget-friendly option for anyone who wants an uncomplicated spicy gourmand for casual lounging at hom…

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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, 902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon or Zara Black?

Zara Black takes 4 of 7 categories. 902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon is rated 4.05/5 from 481 votes; Zara Black is rated 3.91/5 from 117 votes. Choose 902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Zara Black for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon or Zara Black?

902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon lasts longest (902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon 65/100, Zara Black 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon or Zara Black?

Zara Black projects furthest (Zara Black 58/100, 902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon and Zara Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange, Cinnamon and Vanilla.

Is 902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon or Zara Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zara Black is the stronger pick. For winter, 902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon is the stronger pick. Zara Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon and Zara Black?

902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon has top notes of Cognac, Orange, Ginger and Basil, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cloves, Plum and Geranium, a base of Tobacco, Vanilla, Patchouli and Labdanum. Zara Black has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla.

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