Fragrance comparison

Vanille Intense vs Zara Black

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 274 ratings analysed

5 wins

Vanille Intense

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

4.22157 votes

Rank #7,919 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Zara Black

Zara · 2017

3.91117 votes

Rank #15,034 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanille Intense takes 5 of 7 categories.

Vanille Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Zara Black
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Vanille Intense5/7

Zara Black2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanille IntenseNicolai Parfumeur Createur

Zara BlackZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 157 votes

Have 24%Had 13%Want 63%

3.91/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 50%Had 34%Want 16%

Category winnerVanille IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

157 votes

15%Love

59%Like

10%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

117 votes

Category winnerVanille IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityVanille Intense

SillageVanille Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value81

Category winnerZara BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

cinnamon61%

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

OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart

VanillaImmortelleCinnamon

Base

Amber

Top

Orange

Heart

Cinnamon

Base

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesOrange, Vanilla and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring23

Summer23

Fall85

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring59

Summer44

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Category winnerZara BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,919

PerfumerPatricia de Nicolai

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#15,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2017

Reviews7

Category winnerVanille IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanille Intense offers a sophisticated departure from typical gourmand sweetness. Patricia de Nicolai blends tangy orange with a resinous, smoky vanilla pod to create a resinous, grown-up oriental profile. It performs remarkably well in cool weather, wrapping the wearer in a comforting yet dry scent that feels perfect…

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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, Vanille Intense or Zara Black?

Vanille Intense takes 5 of 7 categories. Vanille Intense is rated 4.22/5 from 157 votes; Zara Black is rated 3.91/5 from 117 votes. Choose Vanille Intense for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Zara Black for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanille Intense or Zara Black?

Vanille Intense lasts longest (Vanille Intense 63/100, Zara Black 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanille Intense or Zara Black?

Vanille Intense projects furthest (Vanille Intense 66/100, Zara Black 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanille Intense 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, Vanilla and Cinnamon.

Is Vanille Intense or Zara Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zara Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanille Intense is the stronger pick. Vanille Intense suits day or night wear; Zara Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanille Intense and Zara Black?

Vanille Intense has top notes of Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Vanilla, Immortelle and Cinnamon, a base of Amber. Zara Black has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla.