Classics 9.0 by Zara
Men 2020
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Description
Zara Classics 9.0 is a woody oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2020, this composition is signed by nose Amandine Galliano. In its opening, lavender, pepper and bergamot provide a fresh and spicy start; the heart reveals herbaceous elegance with iris root, cardamom and vetiver; while the base settles on the warmth of amber, cedar and patchouli.
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Key notes
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Top
lavender
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Heart
orris root
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Base
amber
Community
172 votes
- Positive 88%
- Negative 3.5%
- Neutral 8.7%
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
481 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
172 votes
Season
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251 votes
Time of day
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Fragrance profile
About Classics 9.0
Zara Classics 9.0 is a woody oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2020, this composition is signed by nose Amandine Galliano. In its opening, lavender, pepper and bergamot provide a fresh and spicy start; the heart reveals herbaceous elegance with iris root, cardamom and vetiver; while the base settles on the warmth of amber, cedar and patchouli.
Flowers Spices Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
120 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
120 votes
Character
Leading answer Leans masculine
147 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
111 votes
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Community reviews
9 reviews
Share what you noticed: opening, drydown, sillage and the moments when it works for you.
If you’re looking for something with iris, affordable yet luxurious-smelling, this is a 100% recommendation.
If you’re looking for a fragrance with iris, cheap, long-lasting, and smelling rich, I recommend it 100%.
Compare this Zara Classic to Dior Homme Intense: the opening is practically identical (if you’re not a fan, you won’t notice differences), but once it dries down, the difference is evident. Perhaps that’s why many say it smells more like Valentino Uomo.
Compare this Zara Classic to Dior Homme Intense: the opening is almost identical, so if you’re not a devotee, you won’t notice the difference… but once it dries down, the distinction becomes clear, which is why many say it smells more like Valentino Uomo.
The scent is excellent, similar to Valentino Uomo, although cocoa isn’t listed in the notes, it’s noticeable once it dries down. My wife says it smells like an ‘older person’, but to me, it feels elegant and serious. It lasts 7 hours on skin and 10 on clothes, but given the price, reapplying isn’t a problem.
The scent is excellent and very similar to Valentino Uomo; although the notes don’t list cocoa, it’s noticeable once it dries down. My wife doesn’t like it, saying it smells like an ‘older person’, but to me, it feels elegant and serious. The longevity on me is 7 hours on skin and 10 on clothes… but given the price, reapplying isn’t an issue.
Spectacular, I absolutely loved it. It’s one of those that captivates you at the first spray; that was my initial impression. But it’s not just that: as I used it more and got to know it better, I fell in love completely. It’s my second favourite from Zara. The scent is refined, formal, and very intimate, encouraging closeness, ideal for romantic dates. The longevity left me amazed: with hydrated skin, it lasted 20 hours on my skin. Only the first 3 or 4 hours projected well, no joke. I wore it on Friday at 6 pm, spent the day, slept, and upon waking it was still there, until 3 or 4 am. A very pleasant surprise, totally recommended.
Spectacular fragrance, I absolutely loved it. It’s one of those that captivates you at the first spray; that was certainly my first impression. But it’s not just that: initially, I liked it, but as I used it more and got to know it better, I fell in love completely. It’s my second favourite from Zara. The scent is refined, formal, and very intimate, the kind that encourages physical closeness; I’d wear it perfectly for romantic dates. As for longevity, I went crazy: with well-hydrated skin, it lasted 20 hours on my skin. Just the first 3 or 4 hours projected well, no joke. I wore it on Friday at 6 pm, spent the day, went to sleep, and upon waking it was still there, fading until 3 or 4 am. A very pleasant surprise, highly recommended.
Smells of talc and powder, very serious and formal. Projects little but lasts quite a while. Works better on skin than on clothes. I tested it alongside Zara Classic 14, and this 9 appealed to me more; the 14 is spicier.