Zara Gold

Say what you will about Zara but it can't be denied that they make some pretty solid scents. This one is most definitely a dupe of Paco Rabanne Black XS and I for one, love it! I actually prefer this copy-cat over the original fragrance as it doesn't give me a headache when I wear it and doesn't suffocate me. It's lighter and fresher but still has the same vibe as the one it's modelled after. It's a little fruity and a little spicy but remains soft and cozy throughout and completely non-intrusive. Lasting power is good, better than I expected. Certainly not as long as Black XS would last but still quite respectable. I loved smelling this on myself all day today, incredibly pleasing and easy to wear! So cost-effective as well. I paid 9.99 CAD for a 30 ml. bottle. For that price, you can bathe in it so have fun and spray away!!!

Great frangance. I would compare it to MAN by Rochas and I got to say I dont know whch one to go for!

Why do i smell it like pineapple?

Why do i smell it like pineapple?

Surely people who are comparing this with Paco Black XS, are getting it mixed up with the very similarly titled Zara Gold Man? Zara Gold is surely an attempt to clone Aventus, with its smokey pineapple leading from the front. Maybe it's a bit more tart and less complex than Aventus, or maybe that's just my mind playing tricks on me due to Aventus's weighty reputation and price tag. Bear in mind I've only ever had a 2ml sample of Aventus, so I'm familiar with it without being an authority. *Update*: have compared it again to Aventus. The pineapple note is louder and more tart in Zara, but otherwise very similar. It is less formal than Aventus, and lacks that famous Creed base of musk and what I imagine is ambergris. In short, it is a more tart, casual and dare I say cheap version of the Aventus style. I'll say this though: I have absolutely no regrets at the $15.95aud price. How could I? It will be great a fit for casual Fridays where I want to smell, you guessed it: smart, but casual.