Blackberry Oud by Zara
Brand: Zara
Concentration: Parfum
Scent overview
A gourmand woody fragrance: woody notes up top, blackberry and rose at the heart, drying down to oud. Intense, deep and enveloping.
Is Blackberry Oud worth it?
How it smells: Opens with woody notes, blackberry and rose at the heart, then dries down to oud.
Scent Score: 67/100 (Good). Under the radar. New and picking up. Worth getting to know before everyone else does. Performance 73, versatility 67, layerability 53 and value 73, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Projects strongly. People will notice. Best for: Fall and winter, for evenings and dates. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Feminine.
Scent Character
Parfum · Introduced 2026 · Women
Key accords: Woody Notes, Blackberry, Rose, Oud
Top Notes
- Woody Notes
Heart Notes
- Blackberry
- Rose
Base Notes
Occasions: Evening, Date
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Blackberry Oud by Zara belongs to the gourmand fragrance family. A gourmand woody fragrance: woody notes up top, blackberry and rose at the heart, drying down to oud. Intense, deep and enveloping. Blackberry Oud opens with Woody Notes. The heart brings Blackberry and Rose. It dries down to Oud.
How to wear Blackberry Oud
On skin, Blackberry Oud by Zara has very Good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, Parfum concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is J'adore by Dior. Apply Blackberry Oud first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer J'adore on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Blackberry Oud : 2 sprays J'adore and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Blackberry Oud opens with Woody Notes.
The heart brings Blackberry and Rose.
It dries down to Oud.
What to layer with Blackberry Oud
J'adore by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share blackberry and rose.
Order: Apply Blackberry Oud first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer J'adore on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Blackberry Oud : 2 sprays J'adore
Les Sables Roses by Louis Vuitton
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and oud.
Order: Apply Blackberry Oud first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Les Sables Roses on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Blackberry Oud : 2 sprays Les Sables Roses
Santal Royal by Guerlain
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and oud.
Order: Apply Blackberry Oud first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Santal Royal on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Blackberry Oud : 2 sprays Santal Royal
Mémoires de Cuir by BDK
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and oud.
Order: Apply Blackberry Oud first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Mémoires de Cuir on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Blackberry Oud : 2 sprays Mémoires de Cuir
Karus Amber Gold by Khadlaj
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and oud.
Order: Apply Blackberry Oud first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Karus Amber Gold on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Blackberry Oud : 2 sprays Karus Amber Gold
Pairings to approach with care
Tea by Commodity
Not Recommended · 30/99
Blackberry Oud has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tea brings a fresh contrast to this gourmand scent.
Order: Apply Blackberry Oud first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tea on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Blackberry Oud : 2 sprays Tea
Rain by Commodity
Not Recommended · 34/99
Gourmand and Aquatic notes can compete — apply lightly and test on skin first to find the right balance. Rain brings an aquatic contrast to this gourmand scent.
Order: Apply Blackberry Oud first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Rain on top for aquatic lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Blackberry Oud : 2 sprays Rain
Related fragrances and why
- J'adore by Dior — Both include blackberry and rose.
- Les Sables Roses by Louis VuittonTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include rose and oud.
- Santal Royal by GuerlainBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include rose and oud.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Blackberry Oud?
Blackberry Oud opens with Woody Notes. The heart brings Blackberry and Rose. It dries down to Oud.
How long does Blackberry Oud last, and how strong is it?
Blackberry Oud by Zara has very Good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, Parfum concentration.
When should you wear Blackberry Oud?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and date.
What layers well with Blackberry Oud?
J'adore by Dior is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Gourmand and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share blackberry and rose. Apply Blackberry Oud first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer J'adore on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Blackberry Oud : 2 sprays J'adore.
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