Fragrance comparison

Zara Black vs Shaman Gothic

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 163 ratings analysed

Zara Black

Zara · 2017

3.91117 votes

Rank #15,034 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Shaman Gothic

Arno Sorel

3.8546 votes

Rank #27,122 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shaman Gothic takes 4 of 7 categories.

Zara Black
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Shaman Gothic
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Zara Black3/7

Shaman Gothic4/7

Ratings & consensus: Zara Black
Community sentiment: Shaman Gothic
Longevity: Shaman Gothic
Sillage & projection: Shaman Gothic
Value for money: Shaman Gothic
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

Shaman GothicArno Sorel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 50%Had 34%Want 16%

3.85/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 30%Had 20%Want 50%

Category winnerZara BlackRating 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

17%Love

67%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerShaman GothicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityShaman Gothic

SillageShaman Gothic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value88

Category winnerShaman GothicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus77%

warm spicy46%

sweet30%

warm spicy100%

cinnamon91%

citrus83%

vanilla74%

aromatic65%

woody56%

Scent match44%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

LemonGrapefruitOrange

Heart

CinnamonPepperCalamus

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaCedarVetiver

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

Spring65

Summer24

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night88

Category winnerZara BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2017

Reviews7

Overall rank#27,122

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Shaman Gothic opens with bright citrus, then turns warm and spicy with a clear cinnamon lift over soft vanilla, cedar, and vetiver. It reads like an easy woody spicy scent with a slightly sweet edge. For shoppers, the appeal is the fresh-spicy opening and approachable dry-down. The main caution is wear, which usually …

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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 Shaman Gothic?

Shaman Gothic takes 4 of 7 categories. Zara Black is rated 3.91/5 from 117 votes; Shaman Gothic is rated 3.85/5 from 46 votes. Choose Zara Black for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Shaman Gothic for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Zara Black or Shaman Gothic?

Shaman Gothic lasts longest (Shaman Gothic 61/100, Zara Black 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zara Black or Shaman Gothic?

Shaman Gothic projects furthest (Shaman Gothic 61/100, Zara Black 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zara Black and Shaman Gothic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Cinnamon and Vanilla.

Is Zara Black or Shaman Gothic 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; Shaman Gothic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zara Black and Shaman Gothic?

Zara Black has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla. Shaman Gothic has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Pepper and Calamus, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Cedar and Vetiver.