Fragrance comparison

Adulther vs Zara Black Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 64 ratings analysed

4 wins

Adulther

MAISON OLFACTIF

4.6913 votes

Rank #25,966 Soft SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Zara Black Eau de Toilette

Zara

3.7851 votes

Rank #26,357 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Adulther takes 4 of 5 categories.

Adulther
Choose it for a soft spicy and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Zara Black Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Adulther4/5

Zara Black Eau de Toilette1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AdultherMAISON OLFACTIF

Zara Black Eau de ToiletteZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 65%

3.78/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 55%Had 26%Want 19%

Category winnerAdultherRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

92%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

31%Love

35%Like

16%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAdulther

SillageAdulther

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value88

Category winnerZara Black Eau de ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

musky83%

white floral65%

anis48%

powdery30%

vanilla100%

citrus86%

cinnamon72%

sweet58%

warm spicy44%

powdery30%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLavenderOrange

Heart

LicoriceJasmineCinnamon

Base

GoldMuskVanillaCaramel

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

Spring83

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer38

Fall100

Winter95

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex56

Women44

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,966

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#26,357

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAdultherHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adulther by MAISON OLFACTIF opens with bright bergamot and orange, settling into a heart of spicy licorice and cinnamon. This unisex fragrance dries down to a warm, comforting base of caramel, vanilla, and musk. It offers a cozy, gourmand experience suitable for those who appreciate sweet, dessert-like scents during c…

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Zara Black Eau de Toilette puts bright orange right against a warm base of cinnamon and sweet vanilla. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of sweet citrus zest before settling into a warm spicy heart that leans cozy and softly powdery. As the alcohol burn clears, the vanilla accord takes over the skin, giving you a…

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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, Adulther or Zara Black Eau de Toilette?

Adulther takes 4 of 5 categories. Adulther is rated 4.69/5 from 13 votes; Zara Black Eau de Toilette is rated 3.78/5 from 51 votes. Choose Adulther for a soft spicy and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Zara Black Eau de Toilette for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Adulther or Zara Black Eau de Toilette?

Adulther lasts longest (Adulther 84/100, Zara Black Eau de Toilette 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adulther or Zara Black Eau de Toilette?

Adulther projects furthest (Adulther 72/100, Zara Black Eau de Toilette 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adulther and Zara Black Eau de Toilette smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Orange, Cinnamon and Vanilla.

Is Adulther or Zara Black Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?

Adulther suits day or night wear; Zara Black Eau de Toilette suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adulther and Zara Black Eau de Toilette?

Adulther has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender and Orange, heart notes of Licorice, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Gold, Musk, Vanilla and Caramel. Zara Black Eau de Toilette has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla.