Zara Night Pour Homme III by Zara

For the price, you can’t ask for more. The opening is a bit weak, with that powdery citrus makeup scent that’s nice but doesn’t turn heads. However, once it dries, wow—it’s insane! That sweet base lingers. Perfect for dates, but only use it in cold weather at night; in the heat, it gets a bit cloying. It’s not strong, but it’s truly enjoyable in winter.

A modern classic: practical and versatile. I admit I don’t have many perfumes with prominent iris notes, maybe just the classic Dior Homme Parfum, and smelling them together here, I felt the vibe of that line, though a friend said it’s more like the Valentino line, which I haven’t tried. Whatever it is, I was surprised they didn’t list the iris note. It’s perfect for everyday wear in cool weather, it doesn’t offend, and smells current but decent. If you love iris, buy it blind; it’s one of Zara’s cheapest. Just be aware the longevity is poor, though if you apply it generously on clothes, it lasts a bit longer.

I see many bad reviews. Is it short-lasting? Is it expensive? Does it smell like plastic? It’s a modern, fresh, elegant, casual, and chic fragrance. It has that classic Dior Homme iris opening, very similar to the 2025 version: potent, sweet, sensual, and lipstick-like, but here less dirty, more powdery and citrusy, highlighting the bergamot without feeling cheap. It’s the younger, more youthful sibling of Dior Homme Parfum 2025. Excellent value for money. Great notes, acceptable longevity, and a decent sillage. I recommend it; it’s pleasant, and the iris scent smells great. In my opinion, it’s an Eau de Toilette.

Right out of the bottle, it smells like plastic, then dusty iris with a touch of sweetness like blackcurrants (I remember that note from a Kaiak I own, probably Aventura). After that, I don’t detect any of the listed notes. I wouldn’t choose or recommend it. It’s just a ‘meh’.

Not exact, but it reminds me a bit of La Nuit de Homme Intense and Dior Homme Parfum 2025 due to the soapy iris. The makeup scent fades very quickly; it’s a soft fragrance, just hoping it matures like Arab perfumes.

Where the hell is the iris in this guy’s pyramid?

Iris aroma, great value for money, better than the Nuit de L’homme mentioned. Similar in that good budget-friendly scent to what Lapidus Poker Face could be (obviously not the same). Performance is fair and the trail is moderate; it’s striking and intense as the iris dries down. Better for winter and night. Needs reapplication to last the day. For those who like iris, unisex (it looks more masculine to me), this could be a great buy that you wouldn’t guess is a Zara budget option. Any similarities? Maybe for those who know the excellent Ralph’s Club Elixir, though that’s more complex with a more subdued iris note than Zara. Give it a try if it’s still at your nearby Zara. Cheers.

I bought it recently at Zara and it’s perfect! I think it’s the most unconventional perfume I own; I love it. Many people say it’s similar to YSL L’Homme Intense, and others say Prada L’Homme Intense; I’d dare to say it’s a mix of both. The opening is spectacular; if you like iris, I think for the price it should be your fragrance. This strength of the iris lasts 30-40 minutes, then drops a bit until after 2-3 hours you can still feel it, but very faintly. The woody and citrus notes give it a very good masculine touch. If I had to define it, it’s like a shaving foam from a barbershop. Although they say it can be unisex, in my opinion, it’s totally masculine. It could last longer: on my skin (very dry), it lasts a maximum of 5 hours, and on clothes up to 6-9 hours (depending on the fabric). On skin it gives 4-6 hours, and on clothes 6-9 more or less. As for projection, it doesn’t project badly, but it’s not best mode either; a decent projection, maybe a meter and a half at most, for about 2-3 hours. To summarize, for the price it’s spectacular; give it a try and let me know what you think. Cheers.

Finally, I found what it’s based on: Prada L’Homme, and it has NOTHING to do with YSL L’Homme Parfum Intense as people indicate.

Without fear of being wrong, this is one of those perfect fragrances to wear to sleep. Slightly sweet, woody, with cardamom and lavender that make it feel very homey and autumnal. As already mentioned, it doesn’t have great longevity or projection. And it doesn’t resemble Dior Homme as much as claimed. It’s a delicious composition, but for personal and close enjoyment. I use it to sleep and it works wonderfully. I’ll test it cold to see if it has better projection and durability.

I still can’t quite pin down what it really resembles, neither YSL L’Homme Parfum Intense nor Dior Homme Intense. If anyone knows its twin, please let me know.

I wish I had bought another bottle of Night Pour Homme III or a duplicate that lasts longer. The other one in the pack was boring. I searched Dior or Givenchy for something with powdery iris, but it’s not the same. That iris scent is hard to find anymore; everything smells creamier now. I don’t care that it doesn’t leave a trail; if it lasted a bit longer, it would be another level.

It lasts super short on my skin. To my taste, it’s very woody, reminding me of winters in the countryside, playing in damp wooden barns. Low projection and low longevity. Now that the heat is dropping in my city, I’ll try it in winter.

I got it in a pack with Night Pour Homme II for 17,000 pesos. Honestly, it smells delicious but lasts very little; I put it on in the morning and by noon it was gone.

I won’t say much; I got it on sale, but neither do I like it nor dislike it, and I wouldn’t buy it again.