Fragrance comparison

Almond & Vanilla vs Zara Black Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 142 ratings analysed

5 wins

Almond & Vanilla

Bath & Body Works

4.3391 votes

Rank #8,980 NuttySweet

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Zara Black Eau de Toilette

Zara

3.7851 votes

Rank #26,357 VanillaCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Almond & Vanilla takes 5 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 Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Almond & Vanilla5/7

Zara Black Eau de Toilette2/7

Ratings & consensus: Almond & Vanilla
Community sentiment: Almond & Vanilla
Longevity: Almond & Vanilla
Sillage & projection: Almond & Vanilla
Value for money: Zara Black Eau de Toilette
Versatility: Zara Black Eau de Toilette
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 Black Eau de ToiletteZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 26%Had 15%Want 59%

3.78/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 55%Had 26%Want 19%

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

31%Love

35%Like

16%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerAlmond & VanillaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAlmond & Vanilla

SillageAlmond & Vanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value88

Category winnerZara Black Eau de ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

nutty100%

sweet92%

almond84%

vanilla77%

musky69%

woody61%

vanilla100%

citrus86%

cinnamon72%

sweet58%

warm spicy44%

powdery30%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both vanilla and 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–

Spring67

Summer38

Fall100

Winter95

Day80

Night100

Category winnerZara Black Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex25

Women71

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,980

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#26,357

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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 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, Almond & Vanilla or Zara Black Eau de Toilette?

Almond & Vanilla takes 5 of 7 categories. Almond & Vanilla is rated 4.33/5 from 91 votes; Zara Black Eau de Toilette is rated 3.78/5 from 51 votes. Choose Almond & Vanilla for a nutty and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Zara Black Eau de Toilette for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Almond & Vanilla or Zara Black Eau de Toilette?

They last about the same: Almond & Vanilla 54/100, Zara Black Eau de Toilette 52/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Almond & Vanilla or Zara Black Eau de Toilette?

Almond & Vanilla projects furthest (Almond & Vanilla 54/100, Zara Black Eau de Toilette 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Almond & Vanilla and Zara Black Eau de Toilette smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange, Cinnamon and Vanilla.

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

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

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

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 Eau de Toilette has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla.