Fragrance comparison

Castile vs Flor de Azahar

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 746 ratings analysed

4 wins

Castile

Penhaligon's

3.94700 votes

Rank #1,580 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Flor de Azahar

Zara

4.1146 votes

Rank #20,426 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Castile takes 4 of 7 categories.

Castile
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Flor de Azahar
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Castile4/7

Flor de Azahar3/7

Ratings & consensus: Flor de Azahar
Community sentiment: Castile
Longevity: Castile
Sillage & projection: Castile
Value for money: Flor de Azahar
Versatility: Flor de Azahar
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Castile

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CastilePenhaligon's

Flor de AzaharZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 700 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 21%Had 27%Want 52%

Category winnerFlor de AzaharRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

597 votes

37%Love

48%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerCastileMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCastile

SillageCastile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value100

Category winnerFlor de AzaharBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

white floral100%

citrus91%

musky83%

sweet74%

powdery65%

animalic56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomPetitgrain

Heart

BergamotRose

Base

MuskWoodsy Notes

Top

Petitgrain

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Petitgrain and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Spring68

Summer100

Fall47

Winter21

Day100

Night36

Category winnerFlor de AzaharMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex60

Women9

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,580

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews120

Overall rank#20,426

PerfumerPuig

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerCastileHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Castile is a crisp, soapy citrus built around orange blossom and petitgrain rather than juicy fruit. It opens bright and white, then settles into a musky, lightly woody drydown that many wearers describe as clean linen, classic soap, or refined summer grooming. It suits people who enjoy neroli, polished freshness, and…

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Flor de Azahar by Zara delivers a light, refreshing spray of orange blossom backed by crisp green undertones and a quiet musky base. It is a straightforward, budget friendly option designed for casual daytime wear during the hottest months of summer. Instead of offering a complex progression, it keeps the focus on a c…

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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, Castile or Flor de Azahar?

Castile takes 4 of 7 categories. Castile is rated 3.94/5 from 700 votes; Flor de Azahar is rated 4.11/5 from 46 votes. Choose Castile for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Flor de Azahar for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Castile or Flor de Azahar?

Castile lasts longest (Castile 65/100, Flor de Azahar 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Castile or Flor de Azahar?

Castile projects furthest (Castile 59/100, Flor de Azahar 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Castile and Flor de Azahar smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Petitgrain and Musk.

Is Castile or Flor de Azahar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Flor de Azahar is the stronger pick. For winter, Castile is the stronger pick. Flor de Azahar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Castile and Flor de Azahar?

Castile has top notes of Orange Blossom and Petitgrain, heart notes of Bergamot and Rose, a base of Musk and Woodsy Notes. Flor de Azahar has top notes of Petitgrain, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Musk.