Fragrance comparison

Arancia vs Sotoor Waaw

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 333 ratings analysed

Arancia

Varzi Artisanal Perfume

4.001 votes

Rank #62,205 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Sotoor Waaw

Rasasi

4.35332 votes

Rank #1,370 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.
Sotoor Waaw
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Arancia2/4

Sotoor Waaw2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AranciaVarzi Artisanal Perfume

Sotoor WaawRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

4.35/ 5 · 332 votes

Have 38%Had 11%Want 52%

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

57%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

332 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityArancia

SillageArancia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value81

Category winnerSotoor WaawBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

lavender77%

metallic69%

leather61%

woody100%

warm spicy88%

aromatic77%

cinnamon65%

powdery53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

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

CinnamonCardamomWalnutSaffronPepper

Heart

Gurjan balsamLavender

Base

SandalwoodGuaiac WoodAmberCedarVetiver

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

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men63

Unisex29

Women8

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#1,370

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews58

Category winnerSotoor WaawHigher 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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Sotoor Waaw by Rasasi is a warm, resinous woody scent for men and women. It features a prominent cinnamon and cardamom opening, followed by a grounding base of sandalwood and guaiac wood. Ideal for autumn evenings, this fragrance offers a sophisticated, spice-forward profile that feels both comfortable and distinctive…

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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 Sotoor Waaw?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Arancia is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Sotoor Waaw is rated 4.35/5 from 332 votes. Choose Arancia for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sotoor Waaw for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Arancia or Sotoor Waaw?

Arancia lasts longest (Arancia 100/100, Sotoor Waaw 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arancia or Sotoor Waaw?

Arancia projects furthest (Arancia 75/100, Sotoor Waaw 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arancia and Sotoor Waaw smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Amber, Saffron, Cedar and Lavender.

Is Arancia or Sotoor Waaw better for summer or winter?

Arancia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arancia and Sotoor Waaw?

Arancia has top notes of Amber and Saffron, heart notes of Cedar and Vanilla Orchid, a base of Woodsy Notes and Lavender. Sotoor Waaw has top notes of Cinnamon, Cardamom, Walnut and Saffron, heart notes of Gurjan balsam and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, Amber and Cedar.