by Zara
Zara For Him Black Edition is a warm, sweet, and smooth fragrance with a spicy woody base that develops into a cozy, intimate scent reminiscent of autumn days and rainy evenings. It opens with bright citrus—pink grapefruit and cardamom—giving it a fresh, almost creamy bergamot-like lift, although some note it as slightly artificial or cloying at first. After about thirty minutes, it settles into a sensual, slightly chocolatey drydown layered with sandalwood, cedar, and aromatic spiciness, creating a delicate but persistent presence that lingers pleasantly on the skin. While not a direct clone of YSL La Nuit de L’Homme, it shares a similar vibe—warm, sweet, and inviting—particularly in cooler weather. Its performance is moderate, lasting well into the evening, with surprisingly good longevity for a Zara fragrance, especially when applied to clothes or in colder climates. It’s most suited for evenings, night outings, dates, or cold autumn and winter days. The scent avoids being loud or overpowering, leaning instead toward a close-to-skin, comfortable intimacy.