Fragrance comparison

Delice vs Zara Black Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 512 ratings analysed

5 wins

Delice

M. Micallef

3.86461 votes

Rank #4,118 Fresh SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Zara Black Eau de Toilette

Zara

3.7851 votes

Rank #26,357 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Delice takes 5 of 7 categories.

Delice
Choose it for a fresh spicy and oud 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.

Delice5/7

Zara Black Eau de Toilette2/7

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

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 461 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 55%Had 26%Want 19%

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

31%Love

35%Like

16%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerDeliceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityDelice

SillageDelice

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value88

Category winnerZara Black Eau de ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

oud91%

fruity83%

cinnamon74%

sweet65%

vanilla56%

vanilla100%

citrus86%

cinnamon72%

sweet58%

warm spicy44%

powdery30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both vanilla, cinnamon and 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 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

Spring74

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer38

Fall100

Winter95

Day80

Night100

Category winnerZara Black Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex48

Women24

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,118

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#26,357

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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 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, Delice or Zara Black Eau de Toilette?

Delice takes 5 of 7 categories. Delice is rated 3.86/5 from 461 votes; Zara Black Eau de Toilette is rated 3.78/5 from 51 votes. Choose Delice for a fresh spicy and oud 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, Delice or Zara Black Eau de Toilette?

Delice lasts longest (Delice 75/100, Zara Black Eau de Toilette 52/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Delice projects furthest (Delice 68/100, Zara Black Eau de Toilette 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Delice and Zara Black Eau de Toilette smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, cinnamon and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange, Cinnamon and Vanilla.

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

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

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

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