Antique Brown

Angola Brown Cohiba Granite I was curious to know what was hidden behind Antique Brown, and the Google search directed me to a precious mineral mined in Central Africa. Antique Brown Granite, or Marron Antique or Cohiba Brown granite, is an eye-catching and luxurious natural stone quarried in Angola. Its dark brown colour, which exudes warmth and elegance and features a dark brown colour, characterises this variety of granite as the main shade, ranging from dark chocolate to warm, earthy tones. I notice the warm tone and the blue reflections, which, once installed, give the internal and external environments a touch of elite style and elegance. Architects greatly appreciate the dark shades that the material creates when illuminated by beams of light. ZARA perfume has nothing to do with it. There are no mineral accords in the fragrance. However, the elegance of this woody, amber scent and the juice's colour bind them. Antique Brown is in the same class as In case you were wondering if it resembles one of the recent fragrances released by ZARA, I can tell you that it can be placed in the same gang as Sand Desert At Sunset, Tobacco Sublime, or Spell Caramel, but not resembles or copies any of them, despite all being from the same oriental-spicy olfactory family. A boozy breath announces the fragrance, which carries drops of milky coconut and crumbs of creamy bergamot. You can smell the apple, a little unripe and acidic which I like - I'm not a fan of apple aromas in fragrances - different from the one we're used to Boss Bottled EAU DE TOILETTE, and a bitterish nuance slowly emerges which I associate with helichrysum and marigold, mixed with aromatic herbs such as marjoram or thyme, a little mint and a little balsamic. Maybe it's my sense of smell, but for the first few minutes after opening, I perceive the bitter smell of marigolds, that pungent scent that the leaves release when touched. Slowly selling a mixture of coconut and tobacco, sweet but not as sweet as Spell Caramel or Sand Desert. The heart reveals warm and sweet spicy facets. Honey and praliné are the sources of sweetness. The more it grows, the more generous, more comfortable enveloping it becomes, like most oriental fragrances rich in gourmand notes. The coconut has slipped into the back rows but continues to stand out with its milky features. And that bitter touch doesn't want to leave the scene and remains anchored to the perfume's heart. But it's not a false note and balances the sweeter notes perfectly. And here, salty, woody and slightly musky puffs announce the arrival of amber, which advances side by side with vanilla, a hint of gourmand but without exaggerating. The alcoholic trait I perceived at the beginning is now more marked, sweet, aromatic and smoky. It smells like aromatic pipe tobacco, here in the rum-flavoured version. I feel all the heat that this essence emanates, amplified by the temperature of the skin heated by the blood. Without doubt or hesitation, I can say that Antique Brown perfectly represents the autumn season, those days full of humidity at the end of September. Wearable during the day, it becomes more intimate if sprayed on in the late afternoon for a special evening, a social event, or a romantic dinner. On my skin, it performs better than #nostalgia blue, but it still lasts for several hours, and the projection is moderate and not annoying. Perhaps more pleasing to the masses, Antique Brown belongs to that current trend, spicy and gourmand orientals with praline touches like Angel's Share, just to name one. I base my fantasies on a bottle I've owned since September 2023 (BC 32200).

This is by far the most masculine fragrance I own and was a recent, unplanned purchase. I was on the hunt for an affordable, versatile winter fragrance for layering. Specifically, I wanted an androgynous scent that evoked a “dark academia” vibe—sitting in an old, university library with darkly stained wooden banisters, after nightfall, sipping an old-fashioned, little bit of frost on the windows...I saw this fragrance while perusing Zara and was intrigued by the name, and score! I found what I was looking for! This is a unisex fragrance that I expect smells great on most everyone. It leans a bit more masculine, but is a pretty light fragrance that lends itself to layering. Overall, I don’t think there are any offensive notes at all. However, on the initial spray, there is a screechy “cologne-y” thing that is way too masculine for my taste, but it completely mellows out on the dry down after about 5 minutes. There’s a pine-y brightness that comes through, but sweet rum and delicious tobacco notes dominate the dry-down and I absolutely love all of that. As mentioned in other reviews, the main drawback of this fragrance is its pitiful staying power. This stays for like an hour on my skin, but stays longer on when sprayed on clothing. You will have to reapply this throughout the day, but it’s affordable enough for me to feel okay about that. I have really enjoyed layering this with gourmand fragrances and especially love this under Zara Rose gourmand for a more feminine twist.

Antique Brown by Zara is one of those fragrances that feels a bit different from their usual line-up. It’s deeper, a little moodier, and has a much more "grown-up" vibe compared to some of their fresher scents. Right from the start, it hits you with warm, slightly spicy notes that feel rich and comforting. There’s a touch of sweetness in there too, but it stays well-balanced — not too sugary, not too sharp. As it settles, the scent becomes even smoother, with some woody and almost leathery tones coming through, giving it a nice, cozy depth. One thing I really like about Antique Brown is that it feels elegant without trying too hard. It's the kind of scent that works perfectly for cooler days, evenings out, or even just when you want to feel a little more polished and put-together. The sillage is moderate — enough that people around you will notice it, but it doesn’t scream for attention. Longevity is pretty good too, around 6–7 hours on my skin, which is great considering Zara’s fragrances are usually more hit-or-miss in that department. For me, Antique Brown is one of Zara’s better hidden gems. It’s understated, warm, and feels a little more "niche" than you'd expect from a fast-fashion brand. Definitely a scent I’ll keep reaching for when I want something simple but sophisticated.

I was looking for a unique, sweet, fall-winter fragrance and was pleasantly surprised to find this one for such a great price. Very gourmand; vanilla and praline are very obvious. Fruity bergamot and apple balance it out really well with a touch of freshness. It’s extremely sweet and gourmand but in a hipnotizing, appealing, warm huggy way. Not overwhelming at all for me and quite the compliment getter. It’s for sure unisex but it will shine to it’s fullest on a man. Sorry. Colder weather only or spring nights please. Performance is also unexpectedly great, even better than some designer, popular fragrances. On my skin, fragrances don’t really last more than a couple hours, no matter how hydrated I am, however, it will stay on clothes for days, which lets you enjoy that delicious, sweet, ambery dry down. This is the best Zara masculine fragrance 100%, miles better than it’s often-compared-to sister Sand Desert at Sunset. This is a dreamy fragrance, an less popular gem. Has become one of my favorite scents for sure. I will be getting backups ASAP, I can’t risk running out of this one. 10/10.

This scent is very interesting. The opening is dominated by the sweetness of sugar and cinnamon, gradually giving way to amber and leather. Smoke also makes its presence felt. I did not detect any tobacco. Personally, I feel this scent is somewhere between ZARA’s Sand Desert At Sunset and Magnificent Black. The opening strongly resembles Sand Desert At Sunset, while the middle notes remind me of Magnificent Black. It is very well-balanced and intriguing. Although this description might suggest a very sweet fragrance, it is not as sweet as one might imagine. However, what surprised me was the dry-down. The atmosphere changes dramatically, and a ghostly floral iris scent emerges strongly. The closest scent I know is Laboratorio Olfattivo’s Nirmal, with an ethereal air that is exactly like Nirmal’s. It has an astonishing duality and is a very fascinating fragrance.

As a woman i find it incredibly seductive, i instantly bought it for my husband and i can’t stop sniffing it ever since, this is addictive. One of the best i’ve ever smelled from Zara. Sweet praline with vanilla, smoky tobacco, coconut water and apple. Projection is good for a Zara fragrance, you can pick it up from meters, also lasting power is way better than the average. 10/10 on this level of fragrances.

I absolutely love this one, it smells sexy, slutty, intimate, sweet and the rum adds a boozy jazz club smell to it. I don't have a girlfriend or smoke cigarettes but when I smell this scent it reminds me of those. Recommend this as the price is just too good for the scent. Longevity isn't the best for an EDP but it is affordable enough to spray extra or carry along ;)

It's a very nice and pleasant scent. Very sweet, but in a nice and balanced type of way. It sits pretty close to the skin, which to me makes it more of a daytime scent, non-offensive for the office. In general, I find that Zara fragrances last longer on me than I read in a lot of reviews. However, with this one, longevity isn't that great.

It is perhaps the greatest zara man scent I sniff so far. Sweetness is moderate & faint rum added to vanilla-tobacco combo is nice. Got it with less than $30 in Odaiba Tokyo. The super budget friendly price does make me forget the mediocre longevity (4-5 hrs). I wouldn't mind to make decant for re-applying

This perfume exudes an air of mystery while simultaneously emitting an incredibly elegant scent. It opens with a cozy and warm aroma, gradually transitioning into a refreshing and invigorating scent. It’s a scent that defies easy categorization, yet it’s undeniably captivating and perfect for any occasion

De lo mejor que tiene Zara, descontinuado, y ha vuelto otra vez al día de hoy en tiendas, solo en pack de 2 perfumes (no individual) muy rico y exquisito, su secado es extremadamente delicioso y atractivo sin llegar a ser empalagoso, si lo ves llévatelo, no te arrepentirás.

I was waiting for this to be added. Great addition from Zara. The only Zara fragrance I have purchased! A sweet amber with great lasting power.

Sweet, warm, boozy, elegant, masculine. Powerful and performs well on clothing for me.

A very good dupe of Armani stronger with you. Gorgeous banger of a scent 😋

I have a lot of perfumes and the time has come to try Zara's products as well. I hesitated for a long time whether these perfumes were worth it and today I bought two of them to sample - Antique Brown and Sand Desert At Sunset. The Antique Brown perfume comes in a nice bottle and has a nice scent. The price is decent, but there are much better Arabic offerings for this price. I actually like the perfume and after a month or two the strength and longevity may increase. The perfume would be great if it was stronger and longer lasting. I'll see if I can raise the rating later. Overall rating 6/10.

Very well crafted and quality scent. I dont particularly like the opening because its very sweet : apple, Praline, vanilla. But after 1h the perfume is a beauty: less sweet, tobacco, warm ambry, boozy scent with a hint of coconut water in the back. It smells a little similar to "Fan your flames by Nishane", but Antique Brown has more balance in the notes and the coconut is less prominent here. Longevity not great 3-4hours, but I will let it macerate. One of the best Zara fragrance in my opinion.

Okay so let's be honest I have had it for almost 2 months now and for the price you genuinely cannot go wrong with this the opening might be a tiny bit synthetic but then it gets better as it settles into a masculine vanilla with a bit of apple and coconut water in my opinion you should let it macerate for 3 weeks since it gets better and longer lasting out of all the zara perfumes I have tried in my opinion this one is the best

A kókuszvíz az elején tényleg érezhető, de abszolút a praliné dominál benne, kb cukorsokkot okozva, végig jelen van ember bőrén az elejétől a végéig. Az alma az elején isteni, a végén a dohány is felbukkan, de nem annyira intenzíven. Ad egy kis "ezt már éreztem valahol" vájbot, de szerintem nagyon kellemes, mind a négy évszakban el tudom képzelni, de télen tud kibontakozni a leginkább.

I’m trying to like this more but coming from a tropical climate, I don’t think winter fragrances perform well here. It’s just ‘nice’ and certainly not a ‘must have’ for me... I would probably give it a 3.8 only.

Similar enough to Xerjoff's Erba Pura, but doesn't have as much spice and doesn't last as long. Very sweet. Would rate at 6.5/10.

Love the smell but my goodness, longevity is almost non-existent and because of that I have to re-apply it during a day.

smells very good but lasts like 4 secs

At first, I enjoyed this fragrance, but... I caught a strange whiff one day, and if you really smell this fragrance properly, it smells like an expensive piss. I can't wear it anymore aha!

great casual smell, wouldnt mind wearing this anywhere..but its very very weak, kind of ruins the whole thing to be honest..if it was a bit stronger it wouldve been a great perfume!

its enjoyable, just very sweet and not much depth, didnt expect much from a cheapie but its nice for a simple evening scent. 7/10

Pralines and Apple, not much else. Don't try this expecting rum or tobacco like I did.

it's really unfortunate how it's a great fragrance with poor performance

The dry down smells like every perfume my great grandma has, cleaning product ish

You know what's crazy, how ridiculous the price of mainstream cologne/purfumes have become. Normally, I wouldn't waste my time trying any of Zara's purfumes. All these other companies don't have purfume that gives you that wow factor to justify the price which has been increased by 40%. You don't need to be a genius to realize that all these companies have lost so much revenue since the shutdown of the pandemic. Now about this juice, I truly believe that Zara has taken a step in the right direction. By increasing the quality of their fragrances, it has given Zara the biggest advantage over the big names in the market. Early today, I went to see what Zara had out. I had seen Antique Brown on this website, so I decided to try it out. At first, my nose was trying to pick up all the different notes floating around. As it settled, I was able to appreciate the sweet/Amberish blend with a hint of tobacco. After a good several hours, tobacco wasn't as prevalent, the aroma was more of the carmel/vanilla with a slight hint of rum. I have no clue where green apple and bergamot notes are in the bottle? Longevity is decent, lasting about 5 hrs. Sillage is moderate. All considering with what's going on with the price of most fragrances. It's certainly making it more tempting to give a try. One last thing, at least it doesn't have that fleece/febreze aroma. I'm fed up of that smell and they call that purfume/cologne. It's a good chance I'll try it one more time and probably buy a bottle...7/10

Ambery woodiness floating on a praline cloud, a hit of crisp apple, clean coconut water and bergamot for a dash of freshness that keeps it from being gourmandy and then–seat belts on–the honeyed leather shows up to the party...is that tobacco wafting around us? Perfect for Fall and Winter. Edited: For my tastes, it's quite dense and thick and has become unwearable because of that. I was intrigued in the beginning but now it's just too much for me. My husband uses it and boy does that frag leave a cloud behind long after he's gone!

is it my skin or what cos anything from zara sticks on me for more than 12hrs! this one simply my fave due to its gourmand factor, last long (too long), projects well in cold place, but this is one of those frag that would smells good when others smell it, never smells good with own nose.

Amber gourmand! Reminds me of killian’s black to black. Smells like fleshly baked soft buttery cookies. Loud opening but settles into a mildly spiced coconutty vanilla, honey & praline combo. Try before you buy. Personally I think it will be great for winter if you want to smell edible

Smells super nice, but too feminine for my taste. Last pnly 2 hours. I would not buy it. Better to spend that money on some clone fragnance.

I’m surprised no one has mentioned this. This is a dupe of Of the Immortals Zaharoff, and smells identical. Great job 👏

After 20min nonexistent. Zara make nice fragrances, but it's a criminal how short they last.

Bvlgari Man in black or Armani stronger? Smells which of these?

This is a Layton/angels share combo