Fragrance comparison

Delice vs Zara Black

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 578 ratings analysed

4 wins

Delice

M. Micallef

3.86461 votes

Rank #4,113 Fresh SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%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?

Delice takes 4 of 7 categories.

Delice
Choose it for a fresh spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Zara Black
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Delice4/7

Zara Black3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DeliceM. Micallef

Zara BlackZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 461 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 50%Had 34%Want 16%

Category winnerDeliceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

36%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

352 votes

15%Love

59%Like

10%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

117 votes

Category winnerZara BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDelice

SillageDelice

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value81

Category winnerZara BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

oud91%

fruity83%

cinnamon74%

sweet65%

vanilla56%

citrus77%

warm spicy46%

sweet30%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegBay LeafOrange

Heart

PlumCinnamonRose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Vanilla

Top

Orange

Heart

Cinnamon

Base

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Orange, 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

Spring74

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring59

Summer44

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Category winnerZara BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex48

Women24

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,113

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#15,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2017

Reviews7

Category winnerDeliceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Delice by M. Micallef is a unisex fragrance that balances spicy heat with deep, resinous woods. Opening with a zesty citrus and sharp nutmeg, it quickly warms into a heart of plum and cinnamon. It is an excellent choice for autumn evenings or cold winter days when you want a scent that projects confidence without bein…

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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, Delice or Zara Black?

Delice takes 4 of 7 categories. Delice is rated 3.86/5 from 461 votes; Zara Black is rated 3.91/5 from 117 votes. Choose Delice for a fresh spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Zara Black for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Delice or Zara Black?

Delice lasts longest (Delice 75/100, Zara Black 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Delice or Zara Black?

Delice projects furthest (Delice 68/100, Zara Black 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Delice and Zara Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Orange, Cinnamon and Vanilla.

Is Delice or Zara Black better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Delice and Zara Black?

Delice has top notes of Nutmeg, Bay Leaf and Orange, heart notes of Plum, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla. Zara Black has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla.