Fragrance comparison

Ahura Mazda vs Chypre 1980

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 22 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Ahura Mazda

G Parfums

1.001 votes

Rank #72,836 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Chypre 1980

YanFroloff

4.002 votes

Rank #57,894 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Ahura Mazda
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
Chypre 1980
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ahura Mazda1/2

Chypre 19801/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Ahura Mazda
Fragranxe ranking: Chypre 1980

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Ahura MazdaG Parfums

Chypre 1980YanFroloff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

musky69%

woody61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Tolu BalsamSandalwoodCorianderLabdanumVanillaOreganoAmberThymeMuskLaurels

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Black CurrantBergamotCorianderTolu BalsamOakmossLabdanumSandalwoodCedarVanillaPatchouliGingerIris

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerAhura MazdaLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day37

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 39%Casual 27%Party 22%Work 12%

Not enough votes yet

Date 37%Casual 29%Work 18%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,836

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#57,894

PerfumerYan Froloff

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChypre 1980Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ahura Mazda by G Parfums is an intense amber fragrance built on dry Mediterranean herbs and sacred woods. The first spray releases a pungent burst of culinary oregano, cracked coriander, and medicinal thyme. Do not panic. Within ten minutes, that kitchen-spice sharpness melts into warm, golden amber and sticky tolu ba…

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YanFroloff Chypre 1980 brings back the bold, mossy character of retro perfumery in an accessible modern format. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of juicy black currant and bright bergamot, quickly spiced up by crushed coriander and fresh ginger root. As the initial zest settles, powdery iris and creamy ylang-yla…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ahura Mazda or Chypre 1980?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Ahura Mazda is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Chypre 1980 is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ahura Mazda for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Choose Chypre 1980 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do Ahura Mazda and Chypre 1980 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tolu Balsam, Sandalwood, Coriander and Labdanum.

Is Ahura Mazda or Chypre 1980 better for summer or winter?

Ahura Mazda suits evening wear; Chypre 1980 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ahura Mazda and Chypre 1980?

Ahura Mazda features Tolu Balsam, Sandalwood, Coriander, Labdanum and Vanilla. Chypre 1980 features Black Currant, Bergamot, Coriander, Tolu Balsam and Oakmoss.