Fragrance comparison

The Secret Night vs Zara Night Pour Homme II Summer

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 117 ratings analysed

5 wins

The Secret Night

Antonio Banderas

4.0364 votes

Rank #23,636 AromaticAmber

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56%scent match

Closely related

Zara Night Pour Homme II Summer

Zara

3.7553 votes

Rank #13,000 MarineAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Secret Night takes 5 of 7 categories.

The Secret Night
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Zara Night Pour Homme II Summer
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

The Secret Night5/7

Zara Night Pour Homme II Summer2/7

Ratings & consensus: The Secret Night
Community sentiment: The Secret Night
Longevity: The Secret Night
Sillage & projection: The Secret Night
Value for money: Zara Night Pour Homme II Summer
Versatility: The Secret Night
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zara Night Pour Homme II Summer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Secret NightAntonio Banderas

Zara Night Pour Homme II SummerZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 37%Had 17%Want 46%

3.75/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 56%Had 17%Want 26%

Category winnerThe Secret NightRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

50%Like

14%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

21%Love

51%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerThe Secret NightMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityThe Secret Night

SillageThe Secret Night

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value79

Category winnerZara Night Pour Homme II SummerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

citrus84%

marine77%

vanilla69%

lavender61%

marine100%

aromatic88%

citrus77%

salty65%

aquatic53%

amber42%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, marine and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeViolet LeafGalbanum

Heart

Sea NotesLavenderFennelHoneysuckle

Base

Tonka BeanSuedeAmber

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Sea Notes

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sea Notes and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer37

Fall100

Winter93

Day60

Night100

Spring59

Summer100

Fall24

Winter12

Day100

Night39

Category winnerThe Secret NightMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex0

Women4

Men87

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,636

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#13,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerZara Night Pour Homme II SummerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Secret Night opens with bright citrus and green violet leaf, then settles into an aromatic marine heart with lavender, fennel and a soft salty breeze. As it dries down, the scent turns smoother and warmer, with tonka, suede and amber giving it a mildly sweet, evening-friendly finish. It suits men who want an affor…

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Zara Night Pour Homme II Summer is an aromatic aquatic scent built for high heat. It opens with sharp bergamot before settling into a prominent sea note accord, anchored by a light amber base. It functions as a casual day-to-day option during spring and summer, particularly for younger men seeking a simple, refreshing…

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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, The Secret Night or Zara Night Pour Homme II Summer?

The Secret Night takes 5 of 7 categories. The Secret Night is rated 4.03/5 from 64 votes; Zara Night Pour Homme II Summer is rated 3.75/5 from 53 votes. Choose The Secret Night for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Zara Night Pour Homme II Summer for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Secret Night or Zara Night Pour Homme II Summer?

The Secret Night lasts longest (The Secret Night 64/100, Zara Night Pour Homme II Summer 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Secret Night or Zara Night Pour Homme II Summer?

The Secret Night projects furthest (The Secret Night 57/100, Zara Night Pour Homme II Summer 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Secret Night and Zara Night Pour Homme II Summer smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, marine and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sea Notes and Amber.

Is The Secret Night or Zara Night Pour Homme II Summer better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zara Night Pour Homme II Summer is the stronger pick. For winter, The Secret Night is the stronger pick. The Secret Night suits evening wear; Zara Night Pour Homme II Summer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Secret Night and Zara Night Pour Homme II Summer?

The Secret Night has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Galbanum, heart notes of Sea Notes, Lavender, Fennel and Honeysuckle, a base of Tonka Bean, Suede and Amber. Zara Night Pour Homme II Summer has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Sea Notes, a base of Amber.