Minimal Black

ZARA Minimal Black, a name that reminds a kind of formal dress code like a tuxedo... and it does! As reported in the fragrance notes, ain't no citrus in the opening, rather few mild spices and a tad of aromatic herbs. It's not as spicy as most of the masculine scents, but smooth and gentle. Here the dominant note is the apple, the green one type I would hazard. Let the scent melt with your skin, and you will find how similar to Hugo Boss Bottled this fragrance is... yeah, they share the same vibe. The heart starts beating after a while with white flowers, a delicate and tender orange blossom, a soft touch of cinnamon, and the unmistakable fruitiness of the peach. The beat goes on for an hour and more. Then comes the soul, with the unique creaminess of the sandalwood and the sweetness of the amber woods, both in contrast with the earthy vetiver and mossy white musk. From now on, the scent remains stable, the trail is comfortable, calming, There is a powdery like aspect to this fragrance that tends to develop more towards the drydown. Hey men, do not fear, it's a masculine powderiness, nothing like sweet, flowery baby powder or anything like that, and ain't to do with make-up smell of iris and orris. The longevity and the projection are gorgeous, which is an added bonus of course. I recommend this fragrance for both formal and informal wear, office safe, perfect for cool weather like early spring and late fall seasons, and to those fashion-conscious men. It seems this scent is discontinued or difficult to find. I recommend you blindly buy it if you had a chance, it is worthy if you are a fan of HBB. That's all dudes.

Spicy fragrance. nothing special about it. Performance is disappointing, however, for the price you don't expect much better. lasts for 1/2 hours max with very soft projection. Suitable for all seasons except summer as the spices don't work well in high heat. I did not like it & I still have some juice left in the bottle I picked up 4/5 years ago. sometimes I use after shower in home. Will not look to but another bottle.

Very difficult to find. This and Mineral Blue disappeared as quickly as they arrived. It personally reminds me a lot of Spice Bomb. Longevity seems to be about 5 hours on my skin. Sillage is decent -- you won't choke a room when you walk in. It's just enough.