ZARA Oud Clone — Obsidian Hour
The closest ZARA Oud clone in our catalogue is Obsidian Hour. We don't claim it's identical — we show you the measured overlap and let the comparison table speak.
A good clone nails the accord structure. Here is that structure, mapped against the original.
Scent comparison
| Original: ZARA Oud | Obsidian Hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Rose, Iris, Saffron | Rose, Iris, Saffron |
| Heart notes | Oud, Agarwood, Vanilla | Oud, Agarwood, Vanilla |
| Base notes | Leather, Raspberry | Leather, Raspberry |
| Scent family | — | — |
| Concentration | eau de parfum | eau de parfum |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $80.00 |
Why it matches
Obsidian Hour tracks ZARA Oud through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Rose, Iris, Saffron, Oud, Agarwood. On our 16-facet scent-DNA model the two profiles overlap by about 88%, so it delivers the same opening-to-drydown character at a fraction of the retail price.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Obsidian Hour a good ZARA Oud dupe?
- Yes — Obsidian Hour overlaps ZARA Oud by about 87.7% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Rose, Iris, Saffron, Oud). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Obsidian Hour smell like?
- It opens with Rose, Iris, Saffron, a heart of Oud, Agarwood, Vanilla, drying down to Leather, Raspberry — mirroring the ZARA Oud arc.
- How long does Obsidian Hour last?
- As a eau de parfum, Obsidian Hour gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from ZARA Oud.
- How much cheaper is it than ZARA Oud?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
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Arabiva Fragrances · Obsidian Hour. Referenced brand names belong to their owners and are used for descriptive comparison only.