Fragrance comparison

Shaman Gothic vs Zara Black Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 97 ratings analysed

4 wins

Shaman Gothic

Arno Sorel

3.8546 votes

Rank #27,155 Warm SpicyCinnamon

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58%scent match

Closely related

Zara Black Eau de Toilette

Zara

3.7851 votes

Rank #26,357 VanillaCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shaman Gothic takes 4 of 7 categories.

Shaman Gothic
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Zara Black Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Shaman Gothic4/7

Zara Black Eau de Toilette2/7

Ratings & consensus: Shaman Gothic
Community sentiment: Shaman Gothic
Longevity: Shaman Gothic
Sillage & projection: Shaman Gothic
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Zara Black Eau de Toilette
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zara Black Eau de Toilette

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shaman GothicArno Sorel

Zara Black Eau de ToiletteZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 30%Had 20%Want 50%

3.78/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 55%Had 26%Want 19%

Category winnerShaman GothicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

67%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

31%Love

35%Like

16%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerShaman GothicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityShaman Gothic

SillageShaman Gothic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cinnamon91%

citrus83%

vanilla74%

aromatic65%

woody56%

vanilla100%

citrus86%

cinnamon72%

sweet58%

warm spicy44%

powdery30%

Scent match58%Closely related · both vanilla, citrus and cinnamon

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonGrapefruitOrange

Heart

CinnamonPepperCalamus

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaCedarVetiver

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

Spring65

Summer24

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night88

Spring67

Summer38

Fall100

Winter95

Day80

Night100

Category winnerZara Black Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,155

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,357

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerZara Black Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shaman Gothic opens with bright citrus, then turns warm and spicy with a clear cinnamon lift over soft vanilla, cedar, and vetiver. It reads like an easy woody spicy scent with a slightly sweet edge. For shoppers, the appeal is the fresh-spicy opening and approachable dry-down. The main caution is wear, which usually …

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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, Shaman Gothic or Zara Black Eau de Toilette?

Shaman Gothic takes 4 of 7 categories. Shaman Gothic is rated 3.85/5 from 46 votes; Zara Black Eau de Toilette is rated 3.78/5 from 51 votes. Choose Shaman Gothic for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Zara Black Eau de Toilette for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shaman Gothic or Zara Black Eau de Toilette?

Shaman Gothic lasts longest (Shaman Gothic 61/100, Zara Black Eau de Toilette 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shaman Gothic or Zara Black Eau de Toilette?

Shaman Gothic projects furthest (Shaman Gothic 61/100, Zara Black Eau de Toilette 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shaman Gothic and Zara Black Eau de Toilette smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, citrus and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Orange, Cinnamon and Vanilla.

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

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

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

Shaman Gothic has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Pepper and Calamus, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Cedar and Vetiver. Zara Black Eau de Toilette has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla.