Fragrance comparison

Overture Man vs Zara Homme

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 2,377 ratings analysed

Overture Man

Amouage

4.252,338 votes

Rank #23,379 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Zara Homme

Zara

4.4639 votes

Rank #13,881 CinnamonWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zara Homme takes 3 of 5 categories.

Overture Man
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Zara Homme
Choose it for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Overture Man2/5

Zara Homme3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Overture ManAmouage

Zara HommeZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 2,338 votes

4.46/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 28%Had 27%Want 45%

Category winnerZara HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

56%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityOverture Man

SillageOverture Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value78

Category winnerZara HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

smoky77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

cinnamon100%

warm spicy90%

woody80%

musky70%

fresh spicy60%

powdery50%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CognacCuminCardamomSaffronNutmegGingerGrapefruit

Heart

MyrrhBenzoinCinnamonLabdanumMastic or LentisquePatchouliGeranium

Base

Animal notesSmokeIncenseLeatherSandalwoodClary Sage

Top

Grapefruit

Heart

CinnamonCumin

Base

CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesCumin, Grapefruit and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring21

Summer14

Fall93

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,379

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerZara HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Overture Man opens with a sharp grapefruit citrus note mixed with heavy cognac booze and warm cumin. The scent settles into dark, resinous myrrh and dry wood, wrapping the wearer in a smoky, leather shield. It is a bold, challenging fragrance made for formal winter nights.

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Zara Homme opens with a sharp splash of grapefruit before settling into a warm blend of cinnamon and earthy cumin. It dries down to a quiet base of cedar and clean musk on the skin. This scent fits a casual guy looking for a simple, budget-friendly everyday option for cooler weather.

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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, Overture Man or Zara Homme?

Zara Homme takes 3 of 5 categories. Overture Man is rated 4.25/5 from 2,338 votes; Zara Homme is rated 4.46/5 from 39 votes. Choose Overture Man for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Zara Homme for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Overture Man or Zara Homme?

Overture Man lasts longest (Overture Man 86/100, Zara Homme 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Overture Man or Zara Homme?

Overture Man projects furthest (Overture Man 78/100, Zara Homme 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Overture Man and Zara Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cumin, Grapefruit and Cinnamon.

Is Overture Man or Zara Homme better for summer or winter?

Zara Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Overture Man and Zara Homme?

Overture Man has top notes of Cognac, Cumin, Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Myrrh, Benzoin, Cinnamon and Labdanum, a base of Animal notes, Smoke, Incense and Leather. Zara Homme has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon and Cumin, a base of Cedar and Musk.