Classics 9.0 by Zara
Men 2020
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Description
Zara Classics 9.0 is a woody oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2020, this composition is signed by nose Amandine Galliano. Its opening features lavender, pepper, and bergamot, delivering a fresh and spicy start; the heart reveals herbaceous elegance with iris root, cardamom, and vetiver; while the base settles into the warmth of amber, cedar, and patchouli.
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Key notes
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Top
lavender
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Heart
orris root
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Base
amber
Community
172 votes
- Positive 88%
- Negative 3.5%
- Neutral 8.7%
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
481 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
172 votes
Season
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251 votes
Time of day
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139 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Classics 9.0
Zara Classics 9.0 is a woody oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2020, this composition is signed by nose Amandine Galliano. Its opening features lavender, pepper, and bergamot, delivering a fresh and spicy start; the heart reveals herbaceous elegance with iris root, cardamom, and vetiver; while the base settles into the warmth of amber, cedar, and patchouli.
Flowers Spices Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
120 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
120 votes
Character
Leading answer Leans masculine
147 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
111 votes
Have you worn Classics 9.0?
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IyanMV
If you’re looking for an iris fragrance, cheap, long-lasting, and that smells rich, I recommend it 100%.
IyanMV
If you’re looking for something with iris, affordable, and that smells luxurious, this is a 100% recommendation.
parfum_tester chile
Compare this Zara Classic to Dior Homme Intense: the opening is practically identical (if you’re not a fan, you won’t notice differences), but once it dries down, the difference becomes clear. Maybe that’s why many say it smells more like Valentino Uomo.
parfum_tester chile
Compare this Zara Classic to Dior Homme Intense: the opening is almost identical, so if you’re not a fan, you won’t notice the difference… but once it dries down, the distinction becomes clear, which is why many say it smells more like Valentino Uomo.
frankmxn
The scent is excellent, very similar to Valentino Uomo; even though the ZC 9.0 notes don’t list cocoa, you can definitely smell it upon drying down. My wife doesn’t like it, saying it smells like an ‘older person,’ but to me, it feels elegant and serious. Lasts 7 hours on my skin and 10 on clothes… but given the price, reapplying isn’t an issue.
frankmxn
The scent is very good, similar to Valentino Uomo, although cocoa isn’t listed in the notes, it’s noticeable when it dries down. My wife says it smells like an ‘older person,’ but to me, it feels elegant and serious. Lasts 7 hours on skin and 10 on clothes, but considering the price, reapplying isn’t a problem.
Carlo Mendez
Spectacular fragrance, I absolutely loved it. It’s one of those that makes you fall in love at the first spray, at least that was my first impression. But it’s not just that: I liked it at first, but as I used it more and got to know it better, I fell completely in love; it’s my second favorite from Zara. The scent is refined, formal, and very intimate—those kinds that make you want to get physically closer; I’d wear it perfectly for romantic dates. The longevity drove me crazy: I have well-hydrated skin, and it lasted 20 hours on my skin. Obviously, only the first 3 or 4 hours projected well, but I’m not joking. I sprayed it on Friday at 6 PM, got through the day, went to sleep, and when I woke up, it was still there. The scent lingered until 3 or 4 AM. A very pleasant surprise, totally recommended.
Carlo Mendez
Spectacular, I absolutely loved it. It’s one of those that makes you fall in love at the first spray, that was my first impression. But it’s not just that: as I used it more and got to know it better, I fell completely in love; it’s my second favorite from Zara. The scent is refined, formal, and very intimate, it makes you want to get closer, ideal for romantic dates. The longevity blew my mind: with hydrated skin, it lasted 20 hours on my skin. Only the first 3 or 4 hours projected well, no joke. I sprayed it on Friday at 6 PM, got through the day, slept, and when I woke up it was still there, until 3 or 4 AM. A very pleasant surprise, totally recommended.
atardc
Smells like talc and powder, very serious and formal. Projects little but lasts quite a while. Better on skin than on clothes. I tested it alongside the Zara Classic 14, and this 9 appealed to me more; the 14 is spicier.