Fragrance comparison

Zara Black vs L'Homme Amoureux

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 118 ratings analysed

Zara Black

Zara · 2017

3.91117 votes

Rank #15,034 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

L'Homme Amoureux

July St Barthelemy

5.001 votes

Rank #48,771 RoseVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Zara Black
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
L'Homme Amoureux
Choose it for a rose and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Zara Black1/2

L'Homme Amoureux1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Homme Amoureux
Sillage & projection: Not scored
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

Zara BlackZara

L'Homme AmoureuxJuly St Barthelemy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 50%Had 34%Want 16%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityL'Homme Amoureux

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus77%

warm spicy46%

sweet30%

rose100%

vanilla88%

oud77%

floral65%

fresh spicy53%

citrus42%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange

Heart

Cinnamon

Base

Vanilla

Top

RoseOrangePepperCinnamon

Heart

White Musk

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Vanilla

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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2017

Reviews7

Overall rank#48,771

PerfumerPaul Emilien

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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L'Homme Amoureux by July St Barthelemy delivers a striking blend of spicy rose and deep oud. This Oriental Woody creation centers on a bold, assertive rose note grounded by vanilla and agarwood. It is a choice for men who prefer their fragrances to project with authority, suited best for cooler autumn evenings or form…

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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 L'Homme Amoureux?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Zara Black is rated 3.91/5 from 117 votes; L'Homme Amoureux is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Zara Black for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose L'Homme Amoureux for a rose and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Zara Black or L'Homme Amoureux?

L'Homme Amoureux lasts longest (L'Homme Amoureux 100/100, Zara Black 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zara Black and L'Homme Amoureux smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Orange, Cinnamon and Vanilla.

Is Zara Black or L'Homme Amoureux better for summer or winter?

Zara Black suits daytime wear; L'Homme Amoureux suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zara Black and L'Homme Amoureux?

Zara Black has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla. L'Homme Amoureux has top notes of Rose, Orange, Pepper and Cinnamon, heart notes of White Musk, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla.