Fragrance comparison

Boadicea Nemer vs Zafferano

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 442 ratings analysed

5 wins

Boadicea Nemer

Boadicea the Victorious

4.30411 votes

Rank #1,792 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%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?

Boadicea Nemer takes 5 of 7 categories.

Boadicea Nemer
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Zafferano
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Boadicea Nemer5/7

Zafferano2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Boadicea NemerBoadicea the Victorious

ZafferanoProfumo di Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 411 votes

Have 42%Had 10%Want 48%

3.97/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%

Category winnerBoadicea NemerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

22%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

411 votes

32%Love

42%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerBoadicea NemerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBoadicea Nemer

SillageBoadicea Nemer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value67

Category winnerZafferanoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose92%

earthy84%

warm spicy77%

mossy69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

oud69%

metallic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronLemongrassBlack PepperYlang-Ylang

Heart

Moroccan RoseTurkish RoseRose

Base

MossCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberPatchouliSandalwoodMuskCashmere WoodCedar

Top15 to 45 minutes

SaffronTurkish Rose

Heart2 to 4 hours

VanillaAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedar

Base4 to 8 hours

SandalwoodAmberPatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amber. Durations are only published for Zafferano, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer17

Fall92

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerZafferanoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex54

Women16

Men20

Unisex53

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,792

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#39,468

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBoadicea NemerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boadicea Nemer opens with a sharp burst of lemongrass, black pepper, and warm saffron before revealing a dense floral heart of Turkish rose and Moroccan rose. As the initial brightness settles, earthy cypriol oil, dark patchouli, and oakmoss wrap around creamy sandalwood and golden amber. The scent sits heavy and opul…

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Lime & NeroliMahdi PerfumesWINNER vs

BanditRobert PiguetRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Plum de VeloursSuperfumistaWINNER vs

Royal FlushTestament LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Malbec IconO BoticárioRUNNER-UP vs

Amber FusionKarakash PerfumeWINNER

1 person compared this today

Jette 7Flowers Cherry BlossomJette JoopRUNNER-UP vs

KoiameJ-ScentWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Boadicea Nemer or Zafferano?

Boadicea Nemer takes 5 of 7 categories. Boadicea Nemer is rated 4.30/5 from 411 votes; Zafferano is rated 3.97/5 from 31 votes. Choose Boadicea Nemer for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Zafferano for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Boadicea Nemer or Zafferano?

Boadicea Nemer lasts longest (Boadicea Nemer 80/100, Zafferano 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Boadicea Nemer or Zafferano?

Boadicea Nemer projects furthest (Boadicea Nemer 66/100, Zafferano 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Boadicea Nemer and Zafferano smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amber.

Is Boadicea Nemer or Zafferano better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zafferano is the stronger pick. For winter, Boadicea Nemer is the stronger pick. Zafferano suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Boadicea Nemer and Zafferano?

Boadicea Nemer has top notes of Saffron, Lemongrass, Black Pepper and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, Turkish Rose and Rose, a base of Moss, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amber and Patchouli. 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.