Zara Magnificent Black
How it smells
It smells mostly woody and amber. Labdanum and mineral notes at the top, black violet and cedar in the middle and amber and benzoin at the base.
- Came out
- 2023
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Magnificent Black notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Zara Magnificent Black
Zara is the house behind Magnificent Black.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. It lasts longer than Prada Intense. Base notes like amber and benzoin are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Magnificent Black sillage
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Le Labo Iris 39 unisex and Francesca Bianchi The Dark Side spread further.
Its style
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by amber and violet. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and amber smells and notes like black violet and amber. Less obvious notes include orange blossom, labdanum and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.23 out of 5.
Which weather suits Magnificent Black
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer.
More from Zara
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If you like Magnificent Black, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Le Labo Iris 39 unisex (7 shared notes), Francesca Bianchi The Dark Side (8 shared notes), Initio Parfums Prives Initio Absolute Aphrodisiac (7 shared notes) and Prada Intense (8 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
When did Magnificent Black come out?
It came out in 2023.
Can women wear Magnificent Black?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How much does it cost?
About €59 in Europe.