Fragrance comparison

Zara Black Eau de Toilette vs Delice

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 512 ratings analysed

Zara Black Eau de Toilette

Zara

3.7851 votes

Rank #26,357 VanillaCitrus

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42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Delice

M. Micallef

3.86461 votes

Rank #4,113 Fresh SpicyOud

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Delice takes 5 of 7 categories.

Zara Black Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Delice
Choose it for a fresh spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Zara Black Eau de Toilette2/7

Delice5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Zara Black Eau de ToiletteZara

DeliceM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 55%Had 26%Want 19%

3.86/ 5 · 461 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerDeliceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

35%Like

16%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

37%Love

36%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

352 votes

Category winnerDeliceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDelice

SillageDelice

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value47

Category winnerZara Black Eau de ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus86%

cinnamon72%

sweet58%

warm spicy44%

powdery30%

fresh spicy100%

oud91%

fruity83%

cinnamon74%

sweet65%

vanilla56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both vanilla, cinnamon 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

NutmegBay LeafOrange

Heart

PlumCinnamonRose

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

Spring67

Summer38

Fall100

Winter95

Day80

Night100

Spring74

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerZara Black Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men27

Unisex48

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,357

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#4,113

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerDeliceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Black Eau de Toilette puts bright orange right against a warm base of cinnamon and sweet vanilla. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of sweet citrus zest before settling into a warm spicy heart that leans cozy and softly powdery. As the alcohol burn clears, the vanilla accord takes over the skin, giving you a…

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Delice by M. Micallef is a unisex fragrance that balances spicy heat with deep, resinous woods. Opening with a zesty citrus and sharp nutmeg, it quickly warms into a heart of plum and cinnamon. It is an excellent choice for autumn evenings or cold winter days when you want a scent that projects confidence without bein…

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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 Eau de Toilette or Delice?

Delice takes 5 of 7 categories. Zara Black Eau de Toilette is rated 3.78/5 from 51 votes; Delice is rated 3.86/5 from 461 votes. Choose Zara Black Eau de Toilette for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Delice for a fresh spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Zara Black Eau de Toilette or Delice?

Delice lasts longest (Delice 75/100, Zara Black Eau de Toilette 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zara Black Eau de Toilette or Delice?

Delice projects furthest (Delice 68/100, Zara Black Eau de Toilette 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zara Black Eau de Toilette and Delice smell similar?

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

Is Zara Black Eau de Toilette or Delice better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zara Black Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. For winter, Delice is the stronger pick. Zara Black Eau de Toilette suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zara Black Eau de Toilette and Delice?

Zara Black Eau de Toilette has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla. Delice has top notes of Nutmeg, Bay Leaf and Orange, heart notes of Plum, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla.