Warm Black

Zara Warm Black is a bold, warm, and spicy vanilla fragrance that draws strong comparisons to Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille. It opens with a sharp, peppery ginger note that evolves into a creamy, boozy vanilla with a smoky, medicinal tobacco undertone. The heart presents a deep, syrupy vanilla blend with hints of cacao-like sweetness, while the drydown softens into a smooth, sweet, and mildly woody profile with a faint clove-like warmth. It's particularly well-suited to colder months, with many users reporting it as most enjoyable in autumn and winter. Despite its affordability, it drinks deeper than expected for a Zara fragrance, delivering more complexity and nuance than typical low-tier perfumes. Some users report a temporary plastic or burnt rubber note in the initial moments, but this fades quickly, and the scent matures into something deeply cozy and inviting. Performance is moderate with a long-lasting drydown, though it becomes a skin scent after a few hours. Though most users find it to be a brilliant value for under €12, opinions are strongly divided. A significant portion of users describe it as powerful, overwhelming, or even unpleasant, particularly in the opening, citing a harsh synthetic or cloying sweetness. Others find the tobacco and cherry notes too dominant or one-note, making it less universally wearable. However, for those who enjoy rich, spiced, vanilla-forward scents with a mature, smoky character—especially fans of Tobacco Vanille or Spicebomb—this is a reliable, affordable alternative that stands on its own.