Fragrance comparison

Red Sport vs Zara Black

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 129 ratings analysed

Red Sport

Phytoderm

3.3312 votes

Rank #59,759 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 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 5 of 5 categories.

Red Sport
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Zara Black
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Red Sport0/5

Zara Black5/5

Ratings & consensus: Zara Black
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zara Black
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 SportPhytoderm

Zara BlackZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 70%Had 4%Want 26%

3.91/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 50%Had 34%Want 16%

Category winnerZara BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

33%Like

25%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityZara Black

SillageZara Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value81

Category winnerZara BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

citrus77%

warm spicy46%

sweet30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TangerineOrange

Heart

JasmineCinnamon

Base

VanillaTonka BeanPatchouliSandalowood

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

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter67

Day100

Night–

Spring59

Summer44

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,759

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2017

Reviews7

Category winnerZara BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Red Sport by Phytoderm is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a bright opening of tangerine and orange. As it settles, the scent moves into a warmer heart of jasmine and cinnamon before grounding itself with a base of vanilla and tonka bean. It serves as a daily fragrance suitable for casual wear during…

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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 Sport or Zara Black?

Zara Black takes 5 of 5 categories. Red Sport is rated 3.33/5 from 12 votes; Zara Black is rated 3.91/5 from 117 votes. Choose Red Sport for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zara Black for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Red Sport or Zara Black?

Zara Black lasts longest (Zara Black 51/100, Red Sport 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Sport or Zara Black?

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

Do Red Sport and Zara Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange, Cinnamon and Vanilla.

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

Red Sport suits daytime wear; Zara Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Sport and Zara Black?

Red Sport has top notes of Tangerine and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Sandalowood. Zara Black has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla.