Fragrance comparison

Zara Black vs 902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 598 ratings analysed

4 wins

Zara Black

Zara · 2017

3.91117 votes

Rank #15,034 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon

Bon Parfumeur

4.05481 votes

Rank #24,920 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zara Black takes 4 of 7 categories.

Zara Black
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Zara Black4/7

902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon3/7

Ratings & consensus: 902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon
Community sentiment: 902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon
Longevity: 902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon
Sillage & projection: Zara Black
Value for money: Zara Black
Versatility: Zara Black
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zara Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Zara BlackZara

902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamonBon Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 50%Had 34%Want 16%

4.05/ 5 · 481 votes

Have 47%Had 13%Want 40%

Category winner902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

59%Like

10%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

117 votes

37%Love

43%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

481 votes

Category winner902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

Longevity902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon

SillageZara Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value71

Category winnerZara BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus77%

warm spicy46%

sweet30%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

woody83%

tobacco74%

cinnamon65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange

Heart

Cinnamon

Base

Vanilla

Top

CognacOrangeGingerBasil

Heart

CinnamonClovesPlumGeranium

Base

TobaccoVanillaPatchouliLabdanum

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

Spring59

Summer44

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Spring28

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerZara BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Men49

Unisex45

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2017

Reviews7

Overall rank#24,920

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZara BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Bon Parfumeur 902 opens with a boozy hit of armagnac and orange, then moves into cinnamon, clove and dark plum over blond tobacco, vanilla and patchouli. It reads warm, spicy and slightly sweet, with a smooth dry down that many shoppers will find most appealing in cooler weather. This is a good fit if you like tobacco…

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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, Zara Black or 902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon?

Zara Black takes 4 of 7 categories. Zara Black is rated 3.91/5 from 117 votes; 902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon is rated 4.05/5 from 481 votes. Choose Zara Black for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose 902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Zara Black or 902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon?

902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon lasts longest (902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon 65/100, Zara Black 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zara Black or 902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon?

Zara Black projects furthest (Zara Black 58/100, 902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zara Black and 902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange, Cinnamon and Vanilla.

Is Zara Black or 902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zara Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Zara Black is the stronger pick. Zara Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zara Black and 902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon?

Zara Black has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla. 902 armagnac, blond tobacco, cinnamon has top notes of Cognac, Orange, Ginger and Basil, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cloves, Plum and Geranium, a base of Tobacco, Vanilla, Patchouli and Labdanum.