Fragrance comparison

T1 Pure Instincts vs Zara Black

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 122 ratings analysed

T1 Pure Instincts

Tiffi

3.005 votes

Rank #59,538 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

2 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 2 of 3 categories.

T1 Pure Instincts
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zara Black
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

T1 Pure Instincts1/3

Zara Black2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: T1 Pure Instincts
Sillage & projection: Zara Black
Value for money: Not scored
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

T1 Pure InstinctsTiffi

Zara BlackZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 38%Want 13%

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

40%Like

20%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityT1 Pure Instincts

SillageZara Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value81

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

iris61%

citrus77%

warm spicy46%

sweet30%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonOrange

Heart

IrisPatchouliLavender

Base

VanillaCedarCoumarinGuaiac WoodAmber

Top

Orange

Heart

Cinnamon

Base

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Orange 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

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Spring59

Summer44

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,538

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#15,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2017

Reviews7

Category winnerZara BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

T1 Pure Instincts leans woody, powdery and vanilla-sweet, with cinnamon and orange up top, then iris, lavender and patchouli softening the middle. On paper, it aims for a warm aromatic style with a slightly gourmand edge. The catch is that the available review evidence is limited and not especially enthusiastic. Based…

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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, T1 Pure Instincts or Zara Black?

Zara Black takes 2 of 3 categories. T1 Pure Instincts is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes; Zara Black is rated 3.91/5 from 117 votes. Choose T1 Pure Instincts for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zara Black for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, T1 Pure Instincts or Zara Black?

They last about the same: T1 Pure Instincts 53/100, Zara Black 51/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, T1 Pure Instincts or Zara Black?

Zara Black projects furthest (Zara Black 58/100, T1 Pure Instincts 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do T1 Pure Instincts and Zara Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Orange and Vanilla.

Is T1 Pure Instincts or Zara Black better for summer or winter?

T1 Pure Instincts suits daytime wear; Zara Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in T1 Pure Instincts and Zara Black?

T1 Pure Instincts has top notes of Cinnamon and Orange, heart notes of Iris, Patchouli and Lavender, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Coumarin and Guaiac Wood. Zara Black has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla.