Fragrance comparison

Zara Black vs Via Venti Luxe Lady

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

42%scent match

Some overlap

Via Venti Luxe Lady

Sergio Soldano

4.001 votes

Rank #58,441 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Zara Black
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Via Venti Luxe Lady
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money.

Zara Black2/4

Via Venti Luxe Lady2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Via Venti Luxe Lady
Sillage & projection: Zara Black
Value for money: Via Venti Luxe Lady
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

Via Venti Luxe LadySergio Soldano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 50%Had 34%Want 16%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

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

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVia Venti Luxe Lady

SillageZara Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value100

Category winnerVia Venti Luxe LadyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus77%

warm spicy46%

sweet30%

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet 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

PeachStrawberryRed FruitsCoconutOrange

Heart

CinnamonLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

CedarPatchouliVanillaWhipped Cream

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

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2017

Reviews7

Overall rank#58,441

PerfumerNot listed

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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Via Venti Luxe Lady by Sergio Soldano is a rich floral fruity gourmand designed for those who enjoy sweet, edible scents. The fragrance leads with a lush blend of peach and strawberry, mellowed by coconut, before settling into a warm, creamy base of whipped cream and vanilla. It is a playful choice for casual daytime …

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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 Via Venti Luxe Lady?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Zara Black is rated 3.91/5 from 117 votes; Via Venti Luxe Lady is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Zara Black for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Via Venti Luxe Lady for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Zara Black or Via Venti Luxe Lady?

Via Venti Luxe Lady lasts longest (Via Venti Luxe Lady 60/100, Zara Black 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zara Black or Via Venti Luxe Lady?

Zara Black projects furthest (Zara Black 58/100, Via Venti Luxe Lady 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zara Black and Via Venti Luxe Lady smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Cinnamon and Vanilla.

Is Zara Black or Via Venti Luxe Lady better for summer or winter?

Zara Black suits daytime wear; Via Venti Luxe Lady suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zara Black and Via Venti Luxe Lady?

Zara Black has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla. Via Venti Luxe Lady has top notes of Peach, Strawberry, Red Fruits and Coconut, heart notes of Cinnamon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Vanilla and Whipped Cream.