Fragrance comparison

Arancia vs Shy

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

Arancia

Varzi Artisanal Perfume

4.001 votes

Rank #62,205 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Shy

Rasht Otr

4.333 votes

Rank #50,297 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Arancia
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Shy
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Arancia2/4

Shy2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AranciaVarzi Artisanal Perfume

ShyRasht Otr

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityArancia

SillageArancia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value63

Category winnerShyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

lavender77%

metallic69%

leather61%

woody100%

warm spicy90%

lavender80%

white floral70%

amber60%

powdery50%

Scent match67%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AmberSaffron

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarVanilla Orchid

Base6-10 hrs

Woodsy NotesLavender

Top

JasmineSaffron

Heart

LavenderAmber

Base

CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAmber, Saffron, Cedar and Lavender. Durations are only published for Arancia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 38%Party 26%Casual 19%Work 17%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,205

PerfumerBernardo Vecoli, Ignazio Presutti, Leopoldo Jilani

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,297

PerfumerKhaled Alenezi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not let the name fool you. Arancia contains no bright orange citrus juice, instead opening with rich golden amber and a sharp prickle of leathery saffron. It smells dense, warm, and distinctly dry right out of the nozzle. The initial alcohol flash burns off within two minutes, revealing an earthy heart of dry cedar…

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Shy by Rasht Otr opens with a sharp, spicy jolt of saffron and jasmine. This unisex scent quickly transitions into a heart of lavender and rich amber. It finally grounds itself in a woody base of cedar and sandalwood. Best suited for cooler days or formal evening occasions, it projects a mature, resinous presence that…

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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, Arancia or Shy?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Arancia is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Shy is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Arancia for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Shy for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Arancia or Shy?

Arancia lasts longest (Arancia 100/100, Shy 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arancia or Shy?

Arancia projects furthest (Arancia 75/100, Shy 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arancia and Shy smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Amber, Saffron, Cedar and Lavender.

Is Arancia or Shy better for summer or winter?

Arancia suits evening wear; Shy suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arancia and Shy?

Arancia has top notes of Amber and Saffron, heart notes of Cedar and Vanilla Orchid, a base of Woodsy Notes and Lavender. Shy has top notes of Jasmine and Saffron, heart notes of Lavender and Amber, a base of Cedar and Sandalwood.