Fragrance comparison

Almond & Vanilla vs Zara Black

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 208 ratings analysed

4 wins

Almond & Vanilla

Bath & Body Works

4.3391 votes

Rank #8,980 NuttySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Zara Black

Zara · 2017

3.91117 votes

Rank #15,034 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Almond & Vanilla takes 4 of 7 categories.

Almond & Vanilla
Choose it for a nutty 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.

Almond & Vanilla4/7

Zara Black3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Almond & VanillaBath & Body Works

Zara BlackZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 26%Had 15%Want 59%

3.91/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 50%Had 34%Want 16%

Category winnerAlmond & VanillaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

91 votes

15%Love

59%Like

10%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

117 votes

Category winnerAlmond & VanillaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAlmond & Vanilla

SillageZara Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value81

Category winnerZara BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

nutty100%

sweet92%

almond84%

vanilla77%

musky69%

woody61%

citrus77%

warm spicy46%

sweet30%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HazelnutPink PepperLemonOrange

Heart

Sweet AlmondVanilla OrchidCinnamonMirabella Plum

Base

VanillaCashmere WoodMusk

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

Spring52

Summer47

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring59

Summer44

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Category winnerZara BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex25

Women71

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,980

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#15,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2017

Reviews7

Category winnerAlmond & VanillaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Almond & Vanilla by Bath & Body Works is a floral fruity gourmand defined by hazelnut and pink pepper at the top. It settles into sweet almond and vanilla orchid, anchored by a warm cashmere wood and musk base. This scent feels like a cozy, easygoing companion for cooler days when you want something comforting on your…

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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, Almond & Vanilla or Zara Black?

Almond & Vanilla takes 4 of 7 categories. Almond & Vanilla is rated 4.33/5 from 91 votes; Zara Black is rated 3.91/5 from 117 votes. Choose Almond & Vanilla for a nutty 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, Almond & Vanilla or Zara Black?

Almond & Vanilla lasts longest (Almond & Vanilla 54/100, Zara Black 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Almond & Vanilla or Zara Black?

Zara Black projects furthest (Zara Black 58/100, Almond & Vanilla 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Almond & Vanilla and Zara Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Orange, Cinnamon and Vanilla.

Is Almond & Vanilla or Zara Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Almond & Vanilla is the stronger pick. For winter, Almond & Vanilla is the stronger pick. Zara Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Almond & Vanilla and Zara Black?

Almond & Vanilla has top notes of Hazelnut, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Sweet Almond, Vanilla Orchid, Cinnamon and Mirabella Plum, a base of Vanilla, Cashmere Wood and Musk. Zara Black has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla.