Fragrance comparison

Zara Black vs Danza Armena

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 158 ratings analysed

Zara Black

Zara · 2017

3.91117 votes

Rank #15,034 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Danza Armena

Michele Bianchi

4.0141 votes

Rank #9,015 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Danza Armena takes 4 of 5 categories.

Zara Black
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Danza Armena
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Zara Black1/5

Danza Armena4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Zara BlackZara

Danza ArmenaMichele Bianchi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 50%Had 34%Want 16%

4.01/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%

Category winnerDanza ArmenaRating 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

42%Love

32%Like

21%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDanza Armena

SillageDanza Armena

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value25

Category winnerZara BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus77%

warm spicy46%

sweet30%

amber100%

citrus83%

vanilla65%

warm spicy48%

powdery30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange

Heart

Cinnamon

Base

Vanilla

Top

OrangeCinnamon

Heart

AmberStyraxBenzoinJasmine

Base

VanillaMusk

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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2017

Reviews7

Overall rank#9,015

PerfumerMichele Bianchi

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerDanza ArmenaHigher 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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Danza Armena is a warm amber fragrance with orange and cinnamon up front, then a resinous heart of styrax, benzoin and soft jasmine. The dry-down settles into amber, vanilla and musk, giving it a sweet, powdery warmth rather than a sharp citrus finish. It suits people who like cozy amber scents with a bright opening 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, Zara Black or Danza Armena?

Danza Armena takes 4 of 5 categories. Zara Black is rated 3.91/5 from 117 votes; Danza Armena is rated 4.01/5 from 41 votes. Choose Zara Black for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Danza Armena for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Zara Black or Danza Armena?

Danza Armena lasts longest (Danza Armena 74/100, Zara Black 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zara Black or Danza Armena?

Danza Armena projects furthest (Danza Armena 64/100, Zara Black 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zara Black and Danza Armena smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Cinnamon and Vanilla.

Is Zara Black or Danza Armena better for summer or winter?

Zara Black suits daytime wear; Danza Armena suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zara Black and Danza Armena?

Zara Black has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla. Danza Armena has top notes of Orange and Cinnamon, heart notes of Amber, Styrax, Benzoin and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Musk.