Zara For Him Black Edition by Zara

Delicious and very sexy. I thought it would be a dupe of something else (the norm at Zara), but my surprise is that I can’t find anything exactly like it. It’s not innovative; it reminds me of La Nuit de L’Homme due to the cardamom in the dry-down, but it also leans towards an Azzaro Wanted or Halloween, without being as sweet or suffocating. That said, its opening is identical to Valentino Born in Roma Intense for the first 10 minutes, though it changes completely afterward. For me, it’s very addictive. I recommend atomizing it several times and letting it mature for a few months; this improves its performance. After months without using it, on my skin it lasts about 6 hours with 1-2 hours of projection. It’s a fragrance that invites people to get close. I repeat, it’s very addictive and sensual.

After so long, I used it again, testing it at a night party. I applied it generously because longevity isn’t its strong suit; I don’t know if it was me or the perfume, but it worked wonders! Put it on your neck, send some coquettish glances, and the rest is history. Highly recommended, hahaha.

Smells like a handsome, confident, and conquering man. The opening is rich with that well-blended grapefruit and cardamomo. An original and super versatile scent that I can’t find in any other fragrance on the market.

It reminds me of Halloween Man but without being too heavy or cloying; the previous one gave me a headache, this one is very well done for what Zara offers. It seems much more expensive than it is: woody, floral, and the cardamom gives it a unique touch. Young women love it. It’s more for night or cold weather, because on hot days it can get heavy. Ideal for men aged 24-35 for casual outings, movies, or dinner, with that conquering aura. After 5 hours, people start commenting; you have to be careful with application. Strong projection for 2 hours, then drops to a moderate trail for 3 hours, and the last 2 hours are skin scent. On clothes, it lasts about 12 hours. Scent: 8.5/10, Projection: 7.5/10, Longevity: 7.5/10, Versatility: 6/10. Apply 4-5 times.

Reminds me of the classic Halloween Man.

I went to Zara and got lucky with an advisor who knows their stuff. The question was clear: what’s the top 3 at Zara for projection and longevity? He showed me Vibrant Leather, For Him, and another that was like Aqua di Gio (if anyone knows which one it is, please share so I can buy it). I tried all three and definitely bought the first one. It smells sweet, the cedar smells great, and a bit floral—a great combination. For $25, it lasts about 6 hours and projects for 3-4 hours. Great perfume for night (even summer) but mainly fall and winter. Perfect for gifting and collecting. Now with the pandemic, it’s one of the fragrances I use the most (and people tell me I smell good).

Stumbled upon a knowledgeable Zara perfume advisor who asked for my top 3 picks for projection and longevity. He showed me Vibrant Leather, For Him, and another that smells like Aqua di Gio (if anyone knows which one it is, let me know!). I tried all three and definitely bought the first one: it’s sweet, the cedar is fantastic, with a nice floral touch—a top-tier combination. For $25, it lasts about 6 hours with 3-4 hours of projection. It’s perfect for night (even in summer), but especially for fall and winter. Ideal for gifting or collecting. Now that there’s a pandemic, it’s one of the fragrances I use most, and people always say I smell great.

It has an amazing opening. It’s true that you need to reapply because the projection and longevity aren’t eternal; it’s a shame there’s only one review for a Zara scent costing just €10, but I absolutely love it. It smells like a mix of One Million and Montblanc Emblem Intense (to my nose). Verdict: a weirdly great perfume for just €10. So much fragrance for the price. Anyway, I love it, even I who usually stick to Chanel and Dior. Highly recommended!