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Unexplored Noir by Zara (2023): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Zara/Unexplored Noir

Unexplored Noir by Zara

Fragrance / 2023

Unexplored Noir

MASCULINE

8.2/ 10184 ratings

WoodySpicySweet

Powdery

Smoky

Released: 2023
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Marion Costero

Unexplored NoirZara

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Heart notes

Violet Iris Cashmeran Pine Tar

Base notes

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Woody

Spicy

Sweet

Powdery

Smoky

caramel

iris

musky

patchouli

violet

warm spicy

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity6.3 / 10

Sillage4.1 / 10

Value9.1 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

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Day59%

Night100%

Audience skew

Male82%
Female1%
Unisex17%

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Ratings & reviews

Community

8.2/10

Excellent

184 ratings

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Marion Costero

She finds inspiration everywhere: a samba class, a walk along the beach or a fruit market in São Paulo. She ha

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Frequently asked

What does Unexplored Noir by Zara smell like?+

Unexplored Noir by Zara features a layered composition opening with Pink Pepper and Cardamom at the top, Violet, Iris, and Cashmeran at the heart, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Caramel in the base. The overall character is woody, spicy, sweet.

What are the notes in Unexplored Noir?+

Top notes: Pink Pepper and Cardamom. Heart notes: Violet, Iris, Cashmeran, and Pine Tar. Base notes: Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Caramel.

Is Unexplored Noir for men or women?+

Unexplored Noir by Zara is designed for men.

Who created Unexplored Noir?+

Unexplored Noir was created by Marion Costero for Zara.

When was Unexplored Noir released?+

Unexplored Noir by Zara was launched in 2023.

What fragrances are similar to Unexplored Noir?+

Fragrances similar to Unexplored Noir include Noir by Dumont, Noir by Akaro Exclusive, Nobody Knows (Into The Woods) by Zara, Noir by Agua de Sevilla, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Unexplored Noir by Zara is a Woody fragrance for men. Unexplored Noir was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Marion Costero. Top notes are Cardamom and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Pine tar, Cashmeran, Iris and Violet; base notes are Caramel, Sandalwood and Patchouli. "Where the unknown unfolds its captivating charm." Created by Marion Cotton.A warm, sweet and woody fragrance, with a top note of pepper and cardamom, leading into floral notes of iris and violet. The base notes reveal notes of patchouli and sandalwood accompanied by a sweet caramel aroma.