Nobody Knows (Into The Woods) by Zara

It hit me hard. Very similar to Ebony Wood, especially once it dries down. At first, it smells fruitier than the original. The longevity on my skin is 8 hours.

I picked it up on sale for 5 euros last year… it’s slowly become one of my Zara favorites. The citrus opening and the sweet woody drydown instantly put me in a good mood. What a pity I didn’t value it sooner; I would have bought several refills. In my opinion, it’s very well constructed; sometimes Zara surprises with great creations at a laughable price.

An original, feminine woody scent. I wear it and everyone says they can smell it before I even walk into the room. The 5 euros were the best investment of my life, haha. I put it on last night and I can still smell it after 12 hours. I love it.

I smelled it at Zara today and it smelled like punch to me, but I’m not sure beyond guava with a hint of clove. I saw the notes and honestly, my nose doesn’t identify with them much, but maybe it’s the cassis, rose, and pepper that I confused with guava. The ebony could be an aromatic touch. I really like the opening; then that sweet touch fades and it becomes more masculine in the drydown, but I still like it quite a bit; it’s cute.

I haven’t had the pleasure of trying the Ebony Wood; in fact, I bought this fragrance a bit blindly based on a recommendation and because it was on sale, but I was pleasantly surprised. I’m usually a floral and fruity girl, but this combination of wood and blackcurrant is delicious. I like to compare it to a soda: bubbly and acidic. The only problem is that that sensation doesn’t last long on my skin, though I have no complaints about the woody notes afterwards, which are custom-made for this cold weather. Anyway, now that I’ve seen the 100ml format is discounted to 10 euros, I’m too tempted.

It is indeed very similar to Ebony Wood, but different enough that I’m happy to have it in my collection (30 ml) despite already owning the original. I love Ebony Wood, so this flanker with fruitier, sweeter, and more wearable notes for hot weather has also been a hit. It opens with juicy plum that soon reveals the rose, both notes swimming in the woody-sweet DNA of Ebony Wood, though without the soapy aspect the original has on my skin and less heavy on the spices. It has a moderate-to-wide sillage and lasts over 10 hours. Of this line, it’s perhaps the least original due to its strong resemblance to Ebony Wood, but it offers the best performance. Personally, I loved it and won’t hesitate to buy a larger refill because it feels versatile and elegant, a bit more relaxed than Ebony Wood. Although I enjoy it immensely and have discovered fantastic fragrances at Zara, I admit I’m starting to get a bit tired of so many launches and haven’t paid attention to the most recent ones. Maybe Zara needs to find a middle ground in their marketing to keep us interested. Scent 9/10, Longevity 10/10, Sillage 7.5/10, Value 9/10, Packaging 7.5/10. Would I buy again? Yes.

To my nose, it’s Ebony Wood with a grapefruit note in the opening… just as beautiful as the other! I don’t know, which do I like more? Both!

Feminine woody. Tonka, sandalwood, coffee, and tobacco flower make this perfume an addictive scent. It has a great resemblance to its sibling, Ebony Wood. Personally, I prefer Nobody Knows. The passion for woods has entered our lives thanks to mass-market perfumes like Zara’s. They offer a wide range of possibilities: fragrances that recall niche scents, trendy commercial ones, or with very diverse notes: florals, whites, amber, sweet, with oud, or like in Nobody Knows and Ebony Wood, woody. In the perfume world, woody notes have been used a lot in men’s fragrances. But I invite people to dive into the enjoyment of woody scents. It’s fascinating how woody notes can awaken nostalgia for our childhood, each associated with different moments. In the case of Nobody Knows, an interesting name by the way, the opening evokes an independent, confident woman who doesn’t follow trends but owns her style. Like an entrepreneur in the 80s. Then more sensual mid-notes and a comforting dry-down that embraces you like the warmth of a fireplace at home. It has hooked me; it’s different and beautiful. The sillage might be slightly greater than Ebony Wood’s. For me, it’s a 9.5/10. Thanks, Zara.

It smells identical to Ebony Wood with a floral and citrus twist. At first, it smells a bit odd due to the unusual blend, but once it dries down, it’s Ebony Wood. Did I like it? Hmm, I definitely prefer Ebony.

It’s just Ebony Wood with a different name in a new bottle. Nothing more.

When does Zara decide to recreate a previous, unbeatable launch? On my skin, Nobody Knows is 80% identical to Ebony Wood. They share the woody, balsamic, and resinous character, but this one is fruitier-sweeter while the other is warmer-spicier. I see it as an autumn-winter scent. It’s unisex, though the rose and fruit notes lean it more feminine than Ebony Wood. Both last about 8 hours, but Ebony Wood wins on projection and sillage. I don’t know if this means Ebony Wood is being discontinued, but both are still available. Honestly… you can choose one; both are great creations worth buying, but owning both is redundant. For me, my favorite will always be Ebony Wood; I’ll keep buying it until I can’t find it. It’s one of my favorite perfumes in my ENTIRE COLLECTION.