Nobody Knows (Into The Woods) Zara for women

I honestly don’t know what to make out of this one.

Upon first smell it reminds me of Versace Crystal Noir and at some point in my youth that was my signature scent - I love it, especially on the dry down when the Cassis are toned down. Well, this had the same opening and I’m not loving it.

I see people compare it to Gris Charnel, which I am not that familiar with besides buying a big tester I had to sell because neither my husband and myself could bear it. It made both of us nauseous. This one though does not. Or at least, it’s bearable.

The thing is, on the dry down it is actually very nice. The last time I tried it I thought to myself, nope I’m going to sell it and later on I kept getting these beautiful wafts and realized it was my arm. So now I’m trying it again, just sprayed it and I’m very excited to see if I actually like it that much in the dry down or if I in fact tricked my mind because of how much I didn’t like it at the beginning. At the moment it smells very much like Crystal Noir - the good part of it.

Update: Yup, 30-40 min in and this is totally a love but the opening notes are not so much.

Just received this and wow I guess I wasn’t expecting much and maybe wasn’t sure my thoughts on cassis but this is really unique! Cassis is very herbal/tangy and compliments the rose nicely. I guess if I squint a little I can sense the Gris Charnel but I don’t get fig at all and it’s a favorite note of mine. Overall I like how this develops and takes you on an olfactory journey.

Loved it! It smells classy and mysterious, but it's also fresh at the same time. I do get the spicy beginning and a darker bitter (?) rose in the middle, with a lot of woodsy undertones all the way, that at the end became a more cozy wooden smell. One spray on my wrist lasted around 6 hours well, and it feels a bit stronger than an intimate scent, but not at all overpowering. I could use it for the office or a date, or even to just hang out with friends at a park on a spring evening.

"Boyfriend: 7.4/10 - Hour or two strong projection, then skin scent. Smells wonderful - I have been stealing this one!"

Me: 7/10 - This perfume is really hard to get your head around at first, and the notes are unisex. It isn't sweet - barely floral, yet the woodiness is somehow magical and uplifting. Dries down into pleasant, inoffensive fairy woodland. Reminiscent of when I was a young child in the Isle Of White staying in a hotel (I guess the nostalgia makes me bias)

Love to layer this with perfumes I don't like much as it is complimentary to floral, fruity and winter scents - it overpowers notes I dislike and brightens them up. It doesn't smell like a tomato garden, it smells dark yet somehow mystical.

Projection 5/10 (First hour or two, its strong, then fades)
Smell 7/10

Loving this and totally worth it at $25. The cassis and fresh spices in the opening smells great with a lovely creamy coconut/woody drydown. Longevity not the best.
Definitely unisex.
Returned the bottle and received one with the same garbage atomizer!!! Must be the one they use on this specific bottle.....awful

I love this! As a lover of fruity gourmands with a fascination for wood notes, this has been a perfect way to dip my toes into more complex scents. I love how it changes during the drydown!

This fragrance is Chloe nomads cousin. Same ball park with superb longevity and complexity. Definitely a bang for your buck

For the price this smells a lot more expensive. In the opening I get tomato leaf and blackberry, then I can also smell fig. I'd describe it as a dark scent. It reminds me a bit of BDK Gris Charnel, but I'd say it's sweeter and the patchouli note changes it a bit from GC. It also reminds me of Guerlain Petit Robe Noire Black Perfecto, without being as sweet as that.

smells like a tomato garden but i think i like it

The opening is full of cassis, less fruity and more unruly, like shrubs of cassis foliage that have just been cut. A mix of fresh spicy and fruity (no cat's pee nuances).

In the middle we have warm spices, such as in Ebony Wood (I think a mix of black pepper, light cloves and cardamom) and a rose that is dusty, essicated and autumnal. The base of ebony is unmistakably here but it is not so warm, organic and musty as in Ebony Wood. The dna of Ebony Wood is here, but it is much subdued.

The major difference between the two fragrances is in the dry down. There is infact a coconutty/creamy/woody character given by what I belive to be sandalwood. This is the smell of Zara classic blend of cardamom and sandalwood, which always creates a sort of coconutty and light mentholated sensation. I recognize it very well. The mentholated cardamom is slowly lost, until a woody sweet coconut smell is all that remains on the final dry down (similar in this aspect to the creamy sandalwood of Versace Crystal Noir and BDK Gris Charnel).
In comparison Ebony Wood is much more warm and the ebony note in it much more strong, with an "organic" quality about it (in here it is much more dry and thin).

In my opinion those are two very distinct fragrances. The dna of Ebony Wood is here and they expanded on it with a different opening and a very different dry down. Only the middle resambles Ebony Wood, but again, in truth, even the nature of the rose, spices and ebony are different...more muted.
I consider Ebony Wood superior, more vivid in intensity, "colors" and temperature, but I enjoyed greatly this new fragrance, and layered they are exceptional.

You can find my original review below (first to review the fragrance), but I wanted to reiterate on the difference that Nobody Knows has in comparison with Ebony Wood, since there will be a big sale at Zara, and this fragrance will be sold at more then half the original price. Beware this is not the same thing as Ebony Wood, at all (that sweet creamy coconutty/light mentholated dry down is aggressively clingy!!!).

My nose catches Cassis berry, hint of pepper. I do find Ebony wood, but very little feeling of it, only in dry down.

It smells like Gris charnel mixed with ebony wood on me. Both are on of my favourite perfumes and it has the best of both. Compared to Gris, it is more smoky and wood heavy, while compared to ebony wood, it would be a lighter and more creamy version of it.
When I smelled it first time on my mom, it was just ebony wood with a touch of rose and lighter. Same on paper. I was kinda disappointed and forgot about it, since ebony wood was better to my liking but then gave it a try after a month on my skin and god, is this amazing. I was completely stunned how the opening is just Gris charnel opening, but with more cloves and more peppery. After a while, it was a creamy coconut version of ebony wood that had the character of Gris charnel and at the end it had similar end notes as Gris.

I wouldn’t say this is a dupe, it is more of a great option for those who like both ebony wood and Gris charnel

On the initial spray, this smelled like rotten rice. It made me gagggg. But then after a few minutes it turned into this wonderful peppery floral scent. I could not stop smelling my wrist. It also seems to last a while, I sprayed it on my wrist before going to bed and i could still clearly smell it 9 hours later.

I love this! It reminds me of a perfume called Dewberry that the Body Shop sold back in the nineties.

This does not smell at all like Ebony Wood to me. I have both. This has a citrus & woody opening and a freshness that Ebony Wood does not have. It's not listed but I smell some kind of orange/grapefruit note at the top and it is so very good! The only thing that is similar to Ebony Wood is the "Ebony" note on the middle. However, I much prefer this because it is a fresher take and it smells like an expensive perfume. Very complex. I can smell every note listed, plus others not listed. Ebony Wood has that dark clover note that bothers me and this does not have it. Definitely a unisex fragrance.

It's on sale right now at Zara for $18usd/100ml. It's a steal!

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this fragrance is so good, normally i don’t like zara fragrances but this one was love at first sniff, i HATE rose fragrances but this one i’m telling you is different the black currant and black pepper balance each other out i have only one thing to say and that is BUY THIS FRAGRANCE

I really don't like it. The opening note is very strong on the nose, I think it's from the black pepper

classic woody soft fragrance with classic green notes and black pepper. i smell some lemon-ish notes too. nothing special here. smells like sweat sometimes on skin. 4/10

I blind-bought this because of the comparison to Ebony Wood, which I like but find it just a smidge too masculine-leaning for my taste. I received it yesterday and thought it made a mistake because out of the bottle it smells SUPER green, almost like tomato leaves. However, I find that on my skin, the greenness immediately tones down massively and what's left is a slightly more feminine, creamy version of Ebony Wood, which is lovely. That said, if sprayed on clothes, the green scent sticks around an goes kind of grapefruity, so how you apply it makes a significant difference, at least in my experience. Now off I go to buy a bigger bottle....

I love this. It's like Ebony Wood but just for women. Smells niche. I hope they don't discontinue it.

My TOP favourite from Zara. The moment I smelled it, it was love at first sniff. There is something fresh and also something spicy about this. The first thought I had was that it kind of reminded me of a forest. I think its great for autumn. I havent smelled anything like this before. The black currant is very prominent for me, but its not your usual fruit perfume. Quite similiar to Ebony Wood, but leaning more fresh and feminine, its not the same.

This fragrance really doesn't work. The opening is clash between the black pepper and cassis notes. The cassis is a bit camphorish as well as green. It doesn't not blend well with the bite of the pepper note. Beneath this duel of notes is what starts as a subtle base of a synthetic woodsy note with a touch of vanilla. After the fragrance dries down a bit, all you have is the woodsy base with a touch of vanilla. Other reviewers call the creamy note in the fragrance coconut but to me it reads as a slight vanilla edge to the woodsy note. I am not a fan of coconut in fragrances so I think I would pick it up if it was there.
Anyway, the woodsy note reminds me of Juicy Couture Majestic Woods but a bit more synthetic and sorta cheap smelling.
Not a blind buy, try first.

This was a blind buy I threw into my cart as I was restocking my red temptation.
To say I’m blown away would be an understatement! It’s unique, bordering on a niche scent. The opening is very cassis heavy but to me, smelt a lot like ripe, ripe guava. Transported straight back to my childhood. A few minutes later, the coconut comes through and finally the dry down is woody and rosy.
Just layered it with Zara’s “fabulous sweet” as well to undercut the freshness a bit.

Amazing scent.
3.5/5 safe blind buy

My TOP favourite from Zara. The moment I smelled it, it was love at first sniff. There is something fresh and also something spicy about this. The first thought I had was that it kind of reminded me of a forest. I think its great for autumn. I havent smelled anything like this before. The black currant is very prominent for me, but its not your usual fruit perfume. Quite similiar to Ebony Wood, but leaning more fresh and feminine, its not the same.

I don't expect, it's gonna be this good. It's fruity and earthy at the first sniff because of casis in it, and then it's going to be a soft floral woody. It's cozy to wear this at rainy days. It's not that offensive woody/floral, it's just soft and easy to wear. I don't expect, I'm gonna buy it. But, at the second time, I sniff it at Zara,, I changed my mind. If you layer it with molecule perfume, the longevity will last all day. It's really a good one.

This is woody spicy heaven for me, speaks right to my soul! I also get a blast of citrus at the opening which makes this almost fizzy and sparkly, and a tad Christmassy, like a festive cocktail! It's inoffensive and classy enough for the daytime but not generic by any means. I was also happy to find that it lingered on my hair the next day. Yes it is reminiscent of Ebony Wood, but to me this is more wearable. An overall winner from Zara.

This was actually a blind buy for me. I sniffed all through the new scents in the store, unfortunately none of them had an impact on me. They were either forgatable, or straigh bad.. At this point my friend was like, ‘okay go ahead buy this one’ as the name suggests ‘Nobody Knows’, well we clearly did not know, as there wasn’t a sample on the shelves of this one. First impression on the paper, nothing special. Then I tried it the other day.. Girl..! When I tell you I got compliments, I mean crazy compliments. On the paper it was too fruity for me, but on my skin it is a beutifully silky woody, fresh scent I can smell the black pepper on me soo good! Definitely one if my fav fall/winter scents now from Zara.

First I plan not to buy this bcoz I checked fragratica and it similar to ebony wood which I already have. BUT I tried it today and I have to buy it! It definitely have similarly with ebony wood but less spicy and more fresh (like green-ish). Eventhough i like ebony wood but my country have no autumn and winter so personally i don't prefer using spice in summer that much. So this one is PERFECT. Whoever likes ebonywood i suggest you to try this too. For me it worth having both!

yup this smells very similar to ebony wood also from zara. not complaining because it's one of their best perfumes. i would say it has an additional red-fruity, tart, almost fresh quality to it that ebony wood doesn't. smells expensive and fancy!! excited to test the longevity

edit: agree with some of the other commenters that the opening is very pink-grapefruit to me!! the fresh and fizzy/woody combo is so good

Sampled it yesterday and....omg love at first sniff! I was never into mysterious woody scents, so I was even more suprised on fact that I love this perfume so much.
I guess my perfume taste is changing over time, especially during colder fall and winter days.
Cosy woody notes with black pepper. I find them suprisingly warm and comfy. I also smell the coconut note.
Zara please keep this one permanently!!!!!

Woody, fruity, spicy. I feel like it smells a little different and mysterious each time I wear it. I really like this and it is on sale right now.
The box says it has cassis, rose, black ebony wood, creamy coconut, fizzy blackcurrant, and black pepper.

Dear Zara, please keep that perfume in a permanent series. This smells like an expensive perfume with a lot of character, mystery and confidence. Haven't smelled anything similar yet. It is woody, herby, creamy (yep there is coconut in there) and spicy at the same time. I got 2 big bottles for myself, thinking I would wear it in meetings and places I want to show more confident and interesting and my husband started wearing it non/stop, he never wears perfumes but this made a difference. Every day I go like mmmm when he wears it. Long lasting, great sillage, such great blend with the skin, definitely unisex and the more it stays on the shelf, the better it gets. I will 100% cry when if it gets discontinued.

Totally unisex. Someone said they get fig vibes from this and I agree! Why is coconut note not listed? It's written on the original package and it's the most prominent note for me - at least in the opening.

Ebony wood younger cousin. Rounder, less sharp, more fruity.

I smell so much things in this scent that are not listed in the notes nor the reviews. Maybe my nose is broken but i'm not mad about it : I get grapefruit peels ? Cassis is present but not the fruit, for me it smell like triming the cassis shrubs in a garden : very green. Some people are getting coconut and I approuve. Not a gourmand one but a more woodsy one. Ebony is absolutely the base of it and the DNA of the scent, and it's what make it a close parent to Ebony wood.

This perfume is very similar to Ebony Wood. But for me it's different enough that I'm more than happy to have included it in my collection (in the 30ml bottle in this case) despite already having the other one. I love Ebony Wood so I love this kind of flanker with more fruity aspects, sweeter and more bearable at somewhat higher temperatures too.

It is a perfume with a juicy plum top that soon reveals the rose note, both notes swimming in the already known woody and sweet DNA of Ebony Wood, although in this case lacking the soapy nuance that the original version shows on my skin and being somewhat less loaded with spices.

It has a moderate-long sillage and lasts more than 10 hours on my skin. Of the perfumes that I have had the opportunity to try from this line, this is perhaps the least original, due to its great similarity to Ebony Wood, but at the same time the one that performs the best (without the others being bad at all).

I personally love it and I will not hesitate to get a replacement in a larger size in the future because I think it is a versatile and elegant fragrance, a touch more casual than Ebony Wood.

Although this perfume seems very special to me, as is Ebony Wood, and I am enjoying it very much, and that lately I have discovered fantastic fragrances in Zara, I have to admit that I am starting to get a little tired of so many launches and I have paid no attention to the most recent ones. Perhaps Zara has to find a middle ground in its marketing to continue keeping us interested as consumers of its perfumes.

Scent 9/10
Duration 10/10
Sillage 7.5/10
Quality/price 9/10
Versatility 8/10
Packaging 7.5/10
Would I buy again? Yes

I got this 100ml bottle for 9.95€ and I think it smells like Santal 33 layered with Bitter Peach!
Very good.

I really don't think this smells like Ebony Wood at all, because to me this perfume is fruity. On my skin, the cassis is the star, and I barely smell any wood. If this is woody, it's a warm fruity wood, and it's soothing and inviting! I'd go as far as to say that this reminds me of Armani's Si.

I get the fig vibe from this fragrance.
This reminds me of Salvatore Ferragamo pour Homme which I love.

The ONLY real similarity to Ebony Wood is the ebony note in the base, it's like saying all vanilla fragrances smell the same! To me, this is a completely different beast, Ebony Wood is deep and dark, richly spiced dry woods and totally unisex. Nobody knows is a light, creamy, hot-skin coconut fragrance that opens with a fruity blackcurrant and a sherbet-like fizziness.

If I absolutely HAD to compare them I'd say Nobody Knows is a lighter, more feminine, summer version of an ebony fragrance, based around coconut. The fizzy-fruity opening quickly dissipates and it turns into the warm, suncream-y coconut warmed by an ebony base that it remains for the rest of the drydown. The coconut here is somewhere in between your traditional "summery beachy" coconut and a young, green coconut, definitely more towards the later but with some of the sweetness typically associated with coconut. Occasional hints of a sweet, powdery rose but I don't get any pepper or spice at all, overall its a likeable woody green coconut.

This is an interesting and kaleidoscopic fragrance, and a solid like. I sampled it on my jacket in-store twice over a week, loved it, and initially thought it had sandalwood -- I was confused when the three main notes were cassis, rose, and ebony. It made sense when I read the rest of the package, which also had "creamy white coconut", "fizzy blackcurrant", and "black pepper".

The coconut and ebony were dominant to me, and I picked up on a little dry peppery spice, and a hint of rose. I did not notice any cassis/blackcurrant at all. During that week, the jacket held the scent extremely well, and it was a beautiful rich coconut-ebony-sandalwood -- a bit creamy, a bit sweet, with a bit of spice and rose. It was linear, which I like, and smelled the same in-store as in the drydown. Very well composed, very unique, feminine leaning unisex, a guy could totally wear it. It smelled and performed beyond its price point. I was impressed, and it was really satisfying a recent craving for rich creamy woody notes.

After thinking about it that week, I bought the full 100ml for $36. However, when I sprayed it at home, it was totally different -- much more similar to what other reviewers described. It was very fruity, with cassis/blackcurrant as the dominant note. Much more jammy than what I smelled in-store, with brief green top notes for the first hour or so. Definitely not linear, it started fruity, but got less sweet and a little more woody over the day. But nothing about it was evocative of sandalwood anymore, not creamy at all, and the ebony and coconut were totally in the background, only slightly more noticeable in the drydown after several hours.

If this is what I had smelled in-store, I wouldn't have bought it. There's nothing I dislike about it, but fruity notes tend to be my least favorite. But it still is interesting and pleasant and well-composed. So if you love a jammy fruity cassis/blackcurrant centerpiece on a subtly woody backdrop with some light spice and complexity, you may absolutely love this -- especially for the performance and price!

My theory is that the sample bottle's exposure to light in-store may have degraded the fruity top notes and left the coconut-ebony base that I love -- so I may experiment with leaving my bottle on a shelf instead of in a dark cabinet. I would normally never do that to a fragrance, but I would love to get this to smell how it did in-store. I will also try layering it with some creamy vanillas and sandalwoods to bring out those notes more.

Overall, pretty impressed with this collection from Zara.

It is an intriguing Eau de Parfum and I really like it for its playful character.
On the box creamy white coconut, dense black ebony wood, fizzy blackcurrant, black pepper and rose are mentioned. It belongs to a woody collection.
The opening is fizzy and lovely with a dominant blackcurrant note fading into a sweetness from fruity notes more than florals. There is a rose somewhere but it is not a crisp rose note. There I can see a similarity with Byredo Pulp, where the fruity notes are very dominant.
The coconut note is more at the base than at the top and it is not strong.
The woody notes at the base only add depth. They are not very distinct, for me. They blend in. I feel absolutely no similarity to Ebony Wood. Ebony Wood is woody, not fruity. And more male targeted than female.
The lasting power is not great but it is good enough to fully enjoy it.
It is an EDP of contrasts, it goes to opposite directions but a new kind of harmony is created. It has a character of its own and I hope, since it is a refillable bottle, Zara will come up with refills.

I really like this, and I commend Zara for making a perfume that’s a bit different and not necessarily a crowd pleaser. To me it’s a fruity aromatic with a bit of woods. Starts with a really nice tart, juicy, effervescent blackberry opening. It then goes a bit green and creamy. The box mentioned coconut and although it’s not on the notes, I definitely get a coconut vibe. It’s more of a creamy/herbal coconut (like a green smoothie) than a sunscreen summery coconut. The cassis adds to the herbal character. The whole thing feels a bit like an enchanted forest - green, fruity and sparkling.

The initial impression of this fragrance is truly distinctive! It combines elements of woodiness, freshness, spiciness, and a warm undertone with a subtle hint of black pepper, which could be reminiscent of menthanol. This intriguing blend feels both bright and sharp, yet surprisingly cozy. As the scent evolves, it transitions into a warm, jammy rose note with subtle green undertones from the cassis. Finally, it settles into a creamy, woody warmth.

What sets this perfume apart from other Zara perfumes is its remarkable longevity. When I apply 3-4 sprays, it easily lasts for 12 hours or more. However, I find that just 2 sprays are sufficient for daytime wear.

If you're seeking an affordable fragrance with exceptional staying power and a unique twist on the typical heady floral scents like Flowerbomb, Lancôme, or Delina, this perfume is definitely worth considering!

Blackberry & Bay (Jo Malone) vibes - I bought it because of this and love it!

I am incredibly surprised that this scent is compared to Ebony wood. I bought Nobody Knows after a test in the shop and thought that it smells quite unique. I found out about Ebony Wood comparison at home and sprayed both side by side (I own and love Ebony Wood). I can not find anything in common, my husband thinks there is a slight resemblance, but overall totally different scents. Certainly not a dupe, like many Youtube reviews say! Lovely scent though

This is lighter version of Ebony Wood by Zara. And this one has more fresh kinda mentholic opening for me. I did not consider to buy Ebony Wood because it was too masculine for me. But this one has a chance with me, we will see.

The bright fruity top note is fantastic but the sweet dry down is rather disappointing

Omg this is so pretty but definitely doesn’t smell like The’ Noir which I love or Ebony woods which I also love.

one spray is more than enough

When I first tried this on at Zara, it did remind me of Ebony Wood (I own a bottle).
It had the similar dark rich wood DNA, but definitely softer, with the rose note present in the mix. Almost lending just a bit of a soapy touch. Quite enjoyable.

About an hour in is when I am starting to smell the tiniest bit black pepper from where I sprayed it on my hand. It also has mellowed a little where the woodiness is quieter and as said below, a bit more dusty. I don't personally pick up much of a metallic note but I can understand where that is coming from.

Compared to some of the other fragrances from the same release, Nobody Knows definitely has more sillage.

I also sprayed on a little bit of Ebony Wood and could note more differences.
Ebony Wood projects a touch more, even though I sprayed less - and is warmer, bit dryer but also smoother somehow, at least to my nose.

I don't think getting a bottle of this is necessary if you already have Ebony Wood - unless you find it difficult to wear and would prefer it's gentler, more mellow sister DNA. Or if you really liked Ebony Wood and would like a similar fragrance so you could switch on occasion.

If you don't have a similar fragrance already though, this is lovely. Good sillage, price point and decent longevity (especially compared to most of Zara's offerings).

This is wonderful. Despite the notes, I don't get a similarity with Ebony Wood, a dryer, spicy scent. This is fruity without spice. The note of black pepper only gives it a bit of an edge in the opening. Btw, I am normally not a fan of rose scents, except for the ones with a jammier vibe.

The rose in Nobody Knows is exactly that wonderful jammy rose, like the fig/rose/currant accord in Le Labo's The Noir 29, or it even reminds me of the rose in Guerlain's LPRN Black Perfecto. The fragrance opens with a green and fruity blast of cassis to settle into this jammy rose and smooth woody notes.
This works on its own but is wonderful worn layered, especially with simpler vanilla fragrances.

I grabbed this on a whim in the checkout line, and on its own I don’t love it. It opens with a lovely bright green and fruity blackcurrant smell that fades into dusty rose and deep, dark woods. I can’t think of a better word than dusty honestly; there’s a dusty university library element to this, but also a chilly harshness. I wish the drydown had a little more warmth - like a lamp on the library table, and a soft sweater to put on. For the price this lasts ages, I could smell it for 6+ hours.

I tried layering this with Tilak, which is a honey/ylang ylang/vanilla oil, and the result is incredible. The incensy ylang ylang works with the rose, and the honey and vanilla add that lovely warmth. Nobody Knows is a heavy scent on its own, so you might have to be careful with layering, but it’s pretty inexpensive so I’d say give it a try. That honey perfume from TokyoMilk with the bee on it probably would rock with this too, or like the reviewer below me pointed out, the musk scent in this same line.

Woody, cozy and green. I dont think it resembles Ebony Wood, this is more green to my nose, and is less "warm".

I don't like it on its own that much, it has a weird metal note I can not define.

Layered with Blanc-A-Porter is brilliant and much more suits my liking, the weird metal note is gone and the mix is more "fig like" green and is "softer".

Longevity is about 4,5 hours on my skin.

One of my top 3 scents from this line.
It's an interesting, woody aromatic scent. Soft, a bit spicy and somewhat light. Feels modern and different from many typical offerings for women. Well blended.
Leans slightly unisex.
I enjoy it outdoors, especially during late summer and autumn.
Good for work and going out to run errands or stroll in a park.
I like the bottle design.

Zara used to be all about nice scents but the same dull drydown for EVERY one of them. They've changed course starting with the "chapter" series for the better, and this is one of the better fragrances. Opens up woody and dries down woody, and in-between there's a little sweetness that isn't annoying at all. Can be worn daily at office, maybe no one will compliment on the scent but no one's going to complain either.

Dusty autumnal rose, ebony and sandal.

Spicy opening of dusty black pepper with unsweetened blackcurrent, I like it a lot, it has an unruly element about it.
There is little fruitiness and more cassis, but it remains delicate.
The rose in it is light, somewhat essicated and dusty, probably because of the pairing with dry and lightly smoked ebony. Surprisingly there is a dry down that strongly reminds of the mix of cardamom and sandalwood, a sort of creamy mentholated sandal.

I like it a lot. I am wondering how it will pair with Ebony Wood and Fleur de Patchouli, or with the more unisex Zara from the last collection. But in truth it doesn't smell at all like Ebony Wood.

I tried it Yesterday. Very fruity, but sharp rather than juicy. A bit sweet and peppery in the drydown.
I see no reasemblence with Ebony Wood (i own this one, too), so don’t get confused here. Ebony Wood is spicy, not sweet or fruity at all