Zara For Him Black Edition Intense: released in 2025, warm spicy, woody and aromatic, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Zara For Him Black Edition Intense dupe we found is Valentino Uomo Born in Roma — 84% match, about $110 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Zara For Him Black Edition Intense dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Zara For Him Black Edition Intense | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valentino Uomo Born in Roma | 84% | about $110 (+267%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Intense | 82% | about $110 (+267%) | 7h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de l'Homme | 81% | about $75 (+150%) | 5h vs 5h | 3/10 |
| 4 | Armaf Hunter Intense | 79% | about $20 (−33%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani Stronger With You | 78% | about $70 (+133%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Features a similar vibrant blend of fresh and warm spicy notes that bring to mind the overall feel of the reference fragrance.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Zara For Him Black Edition Intense, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 8,067 community ratings.
Leans into similar warm spicy territory, offering a richer amber and woody dry-down comparable to the reference.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Zara For Him Black Edition Intense, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 11,882 community ratings.
Reminiscent of the spicy and woody depth found in Zara For Him Black Edition Intense, anchored by a smooth aromatic profile.
It shares its aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords with Zara For Him Black Edition Intense, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 24,999 community ratings.
Captures a similar combination of citrus and warm spices, providing an affordable alternative in the same aromatic family.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Zara For Him Black Edition Intense, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,228 community ratings.
Shares the sweet, spicy, and woody warmth that characterizes the base profile of Zara For Him Black Edition Intense.
It shares its balsamic and aromatic accords with Zara For Him Black Edition Intense, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 11,106 community ratings.
Armaf Hunter Intense, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Zara For Him Black Edition Intense.
Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani Stronger With You, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Zara For Him Black Edition Intense.
Valentino Uomo Born in Roma, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Valentino Valentino Uomo Born in Roma actually costs about $120 a year MORE than Zara For Him Black Edition Intense. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani Stronger With You comes closest at 6.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Zara For Him Black Edition Intense notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-22.