Fragrance comparison

Red Sigh vs Zara Black

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 121 ratings analysed

Red Sigh

Synapse

3.004 votes

Rank #62,724 CinnamonWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Zara Black

Zara · 2017

3.91117 votes

Rank #15,034 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zara Black takes 3 of 4 categories.

Red Sigh
Choose it for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Zara Black
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Red Sigh1/4

Zara Black3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red SighSynapse

Zara BlackZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

3.91/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 50%Had 34%Want 16%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

15%Love

59%Like

10%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

117 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRed Sigh

SillageZara Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value81

Category winnerZara BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cinnamon100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

sweet61%

citrus77%

warm spicy46%

sweet30%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Tonka BeanAloe VeraTobaccoOrangeAmber

Heart

CinnamonCedarMusk

Base

VanillaTonka

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

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring59

Summer44

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2017

Reviews7

Category winnerZara BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Red Sigh by Synapse is a dry and woody amber fragrance that relies on a distinct blend of cinnamon and creole tobacco. The scent opens with an unusual aloe vera note that provides a clean, watery contrast to the warm spices that follow. It settles into a comforting base of vanilla and cedar, making it an ideal choice …

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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, Red Sigh or Zara Black?

Zara Black takes 3 of 4 categories. Red Sigh is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Zara Black is rated 3.91/5 from 117 votes. Choose Red Sigh for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Zara Black for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Red Sigh or Zara Black?

Red Sigh lasts longest (Red Sigh 60/100, Zara Black 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Sigh or Zara Black?

Zara Black projects furthest (Zara Black 58/100, Red Sigh 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Sigh and Zara Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange, Cinnamon and Vanilla.

Is Red Sigh or Zara Black better for summer or winter?

Red Sigh suits day or night wear; Zara Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Sigh and Zara Black?

Red Sigh has top notes of Tonka Bean, Aloe Vera, Tobacco and Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cedar and Musk, a base of Vanilla and Tonka. Zara Black has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla.