Fragrance comparison

Almas vs Zafferano

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 199 ratings analysed

6 wins

Almas

Boadicea the Victorious

4.27168 votes

Rank #4,264 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Zafferano

Profumo di Firenze

3.9731 votes

Rank #39,468 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Almas takes 6 of 7 categories.

Almas
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Zafferano
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Almas6/7

Zafferano1/7

Ratings & consensus: Almas
Community sentiment: Almas
Longevity: Almas
Sillage & projection: Almas
Value for money: Zafferano
Versatility: Almas
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Almas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlmasBoadicea the Victorious

ZafferanoProfumo di Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%

Category winnerAlmasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

168 votes

32%Love

42%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerAlmasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAlmas

SillageAlmas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value67

Category winnerZafferanoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

oud69%

fruity61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

oud69%

metallic61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleSaffronCorianderCardamomCassisArtemisia

Heart

Turkish RoseIndian JasmineGeraniumNeroli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SuedeSandalwoodAmberCedarVanillaWhite MuskPatchouli

Top15 to 45 minutes

SaffronTurkish Rose

Heart2 to 4 hours

VanillaAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedar

Base4 to 8 hours

SandalwoodAmberPatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Turkish Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Zafferano, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer35

Fall79

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring25

Summer17

Fall92

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerAlmasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex65

Women8

Men20

Unisex53

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,264

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#39,468

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerAlmasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Almas opens with a sharp burst of tart pineapple cut by bitter artemisia and herbal coriander. Spicy saffron and warm cardamom immediately follow, balancing the fruity top before the floral heart unfolds. Turkish rose and Indian jasmine take center stage during the middle hours, adding a rich, velvety body that preven…

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Zafferano by Profumo di Firenze is a warm spicy oriental fragrance built around an authentic Italian saffron note. It opens with sharp, dry saffron and a delicate touch of Turkish rose that feels crisp rather than overly sweet. As the top notes settle, the scent deepens into a woody heart of cedar, cypriol oil, and sm…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Almas or Zafferano?

Almas takes 6 of 7 categories. Almas is rated 4.27/5 from 168 votes; Zafferano is rated 3.97/5 from 31 votes. Choose Almas for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Zafferano for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Almas or Zafferano?

Almas lasts longest (Almas 87/100, Zafferano 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Almas or Zafferano?

Almas projects furthest (Almas 76/100, Zafferano 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Almas and Zafferano smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and oud accords. Common notes include Saffron, Turkish Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.

Is Almas or Zafferano better for summer or winter?

For summer, Almas is the stronger pick. For winter, Almas is the stronger pick. Almas suits daytime wear; Zafferano suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Almas and Zafferano?

Almas has top notes of Pineapple, Saffron, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Indian Jasmine, Geranium and Neroli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Suede, Sandalwood and Amber. Zafferano has top notes of Saffron and Turkish Rose, heart notes of Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Patchouli and White Musk.