Fragrance comparison

Atomico XXVI vs Shafran

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Atomico XXVI

Claudio Cutuli Parfums

5.001 votes

Rank #54,893 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Shafran

Neesh Perfumes

4.0015 votes

Rank #21,839 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Atomico XXVI
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money.
Shafran
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Atomico XXVI2/4

Shafran2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Atomico XXVIClaudio Cutuli Parfums

ShafranNeesh Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 7%Want 80%

4.00/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 51%Had 2%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

53%Love

20%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAtomico XXVI

SillageShafran

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value46

Category winnerAtomico XXVIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

balsamic84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

smoky61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

leather77%

sweet69%

smoky61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

IncenseBlack PepperLabdanumVanilla

Heart2 to 4 hours

CedarAustralian SandalwoodHaitian Vetiver

Base4 to 8 hours

AmberCashmere WoodLeather

Top

SaffronPlumCardamomNutmegMarigold

Heart

LeatherCaramelBrown sugarCashmere Wood

Base

IncenseVanillaAmberGaiac WoodPatchouliCypriol OilSandalwoodMoss

InformationalShared notesIncense, Vanilla, Amber and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Atomico XXVI, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring44

Summer44

Fall56

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men33

Unisex60

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,893

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,839

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerShafranHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Atomico XXVI by Claudio Cutuli Parfums is a rich woody amber fragrance built on resins, dry woods, and soft warmth. It opens with smoky incense and a sharp kick of crushed black pepper, paired with sticky labdanum and sweet vanilla. As the initial sharpness settles, the scent moves into a dry forest heart of cedar, cr…

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Shafran by Neesh Perfumes opens with a sharp burst of red saffron, juicy plum, and crushed cardamom. The opening feels warm and dense, spiced heavily with nutmeg and marigold. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruitiness recedes, giving room to a dark heart of brown sugar, caramel, and smooth leather. As the scent se…

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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, Atomico XXVI or Shafran?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Atomico XXVI is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Shafran is rated 4.00/5 from 15 votes. Choose Atomico XXVI for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Choose Shafran for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Atomico XXVI or Shafran?

Atomico XXVI lasts longest (Atomico XXVI 80/100, Shafran 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Atomico XXVI or Shafran?

Shafran projects furthest (Shafran 64/100, Atomico XXVI 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Atomico XXVI and Shafran smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Vanilla, Amber and Cashmere Wood.

Is Atomico XXVI or Shafran better for summer or winter?

Shafran suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Atomico XXVI and Shafran?

Atomico XXVI has top notes of Incense, Black Pepper, Labdanum and Vanilla, heart notes of Cedar, Australian Sandalwood and Haitian Vetiver, a base of Amber, Cashmere Wood and Leather. Shafran has top notes of Saffron, Plum, Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Leather, Caramel, Brown sugar and Cashmere Wood, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Amber and Gaiac Wood.