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Zara Gold by Zara

Men

Brand
Zara

Description

Zara Gold by Zara is a woody-spicy fragrance for men. The top note is lemon (sour lime); the heart note is cinnamon; the base notes are amber, ebony, and patchouli.

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 27%
  • Spring 29%
  • Summer 16%
  • Autumn 29%
  • Day 50%
  • Night 50%

Key notes

Community

210 votes

  • Positive 78%
  • Negative 15%
  • Neutral 7.1%
positive reviews 210 community votes
LongevityModerate SillageModerate Best momentNight CharacterMasculine

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In the collection

Leading answer I own it

465 votes

Season

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Leading answer Autumn

231 votes

Time of day

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Leading answer Night

143 votes

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Fragrance profile

About Zara Gold

Main accord warm-spicy Gender Men

Zara Gold by Zara is a woody-spicy fragrance for men. The top note is lemon (sour lime); the heart note is cinnamon; the base notes are amber, ebony, and patchouli.

Spices Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses

How it wears

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Longevity

Leading answer Moderate

150 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Moderate

159 votes

Character

Leading answer Traditionally masculine

70 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Good value

60 votes

Have you worn Zara Gold?

Tell us how it opens, how it settles on your skin, how long it lasts and when you wear it.

  1. Zara Gold 2015, please, this thing is a beast. Smells incredible, lasts all night, and leaves a trail. It’s a shame they discontinued it; the wood, musk, and spicy notes are pure bliss. If you can find it, buy it now because later versions are something else entirely. The gold bottle looks like high-quality aluminum. Reminds me of Paco Rabanne’s Black XS and DKNY Limited from 2015.

    • Longevity
    • Night

  2. emporioblanko

    This perfume is a natural wonder, one of the best that no longer exists; I would have bought the whole factory. It lasts forever, smells like fucking angels, and is a total crack that they shouldn’t have pulled. It’s a clone of Black XS but with steroids.

    • Longevity

  3. Fernando1978

    I got the 2022 version, the yellow bottle. It’s a delight but it fades quickly. I get a smoky lemon vibe.

    • Lemon

  4. @jeremiasbarracas

    Wow, what a little perfume, baby! My sister gave it to me when I was 12-13, and I’d only smell that scent. So rich, I think it’s discontinued. Sweet style like Black XS (my brother’s back then). Rating 8.5/10.

    • Sweet

  5. @jeremiasbarracas

    Ugh, what a little perfume, man. My sister gifted it to me when I was 12 or 13, and it was the only one I wore. It’s rich, I think it’s hard to find now. Very sweet, Black XS style (which my brother had back then). Rating: 8.5/10.

    • Sweet

  6. omar7481

    A friend wears it and it has power from the first spray; it reminds me a lot of Paco Rabanne’s Black XS. It’s for people who like sweet perfumes.

    • Sweet

  7. Regular fragrance, not bad, but the longevity on my skin is short, max 2-3 hours.

    • Longevity

  8. It’s a regular fragrance, not bad, but the only downside is that on my skin it lasts a maximum of 2 or 3 hours.

    • Longevity

  9. ODavidoff

    On my skin, it barely shows and doesn’t last long. I use it at home because it’s very soft, but it smells clean, slightly synthetic citrus. It’s portable. 7/10

    • Longevity
    • Citrus

  10. ODavidoff

    On my skin it’s barely noticeable and doesn’t last long. I use it for being at home because it’s very soft, but it still smells clean, like a medium synthetic citrus. Portable though. 7/10.

    • Longevity
    • Citrus

  11. PFlover

    Smells exactly like Black Excess and lasts just as long. Zara has great quality here with good prices. Totally recommended for winter, just don’t overapply.

    • Longevity
    • Winter

  12. PFlover

    Identical to Black Excess, even the longevity is similar. I think Zara has great quality in their fragrances, plus the prices are good. Totally recommended for winter, just don’t overapply.

    • Longevity
    • Winter

  13. wildkatzen

    The formula repeats a lot in both the Gold and Black Edition; they feel very common and budget-friendly.

  14. CokeChile

    An extreme synthetic interpretation of Black Excess… it smells the same. Medium trail and similar longevity… but for the price, it’s an excellent option for a teenager.

    • Longevity
    • Price

  15. Patty López

    For men with good taste: it’s woody, long-lasting, and smells like a mix of traditional Carolina Herrera and Calvin Klein Eternity. I love that my boyfriend wears it. Good luck!

    • Longevity
    • Woody

  16. Patty López

    Recommended for men with good taste: it has woody notes, lasts long, and smells like a blend of classic Carolina Herrera and Calvin Klein Eternity. I love that my boyfriend brings it. Good luck!

    • Longevity
    • Woody