Fragrance comparison

Centaurus vs Oro Zu

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,237 ratings analysed

4 wins

Centaurus

Creed

3.991,235 votes

Rank #28,009 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Oro Zu

Pisello Parfum

3.002 votes

Rank #71,554 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Centaurus takes 4 of 4 categories.

Centaurus
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oro Zu
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Centaurus4/4

Oro Zu0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CentaurusCreed

Oro ZuPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 1,235 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

26%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

6%Hate

1,235 votes

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityCentaurus

SillageCentaurus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value0

Category winnerCentaurusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

cinnamon77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CinnamonTobaccoCardamomPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliHeliotropeGeraniumJasmine

Base6-10 hrs

Bourbon VanillaBenzoinTolu BalsamTonka BeanAmbroxan

Top

OudSaltOzonic notesCardamomPearBergamotMintGreen Apple

Heart

TobaccoLeatherTurkish RosePralineLavenderIrisCinnamonSage

Base

VanillaPatchouliAmbroxanAmberSandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Tobacco, Cardamom and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Centaurus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer13

Fall90

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex26

Women7

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,009

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,554

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCentaurusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creed Centaurus takes the brand in an unapologetically bold direction, stepping away from crisp citrus into a rich pool of warm spice and sweet resins. The first spray brings a fiery burst of cinnamon and aromatic cardamom wrapped around dry tobacco leaf, making an immediate statement in cold weather. As it warms agai…

Reviews →

Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia launched Oro Zu in 2024 as a complex, dense fragrance for men. The scent profiles dark, rich oud against a sharp marine saltiness and fresh spices. It is designed for cold fall and winter nights, presenting a bold alternative for collectors of heavy, resinous blends who want a challe…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Centaurus or Oro Zu?

Centaurus takes 4 of 4 categories. Centaurus is rated 3.99/5 from 1,235 votes; Oro Zu is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Centaurus for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oro Zu for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Centaurus or Oro Zu?

Centaurus lasts longest (Centaurus 74/100, Oro Zu 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Centaurus or Oro Zu?

Centaurus projects furthest (Centaurus 61/100, Oro Zu 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Centaurus and Oro Zu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Tobacco, Cardamom and Sandalwood.

Is Centaurus or Oro Zu better for summer or winter?

Centaurus suits evening wear; Oro Zu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Centaurus and Oro Zu?

Centaurus has top notes of Cinnamon, Tobacco, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Heliotrope and Geranium, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Benzoin, Tolu Balsam and Tonka Bean. Oro Zu has top notes of Oud, Salt, Ozonic notes and Cardamom, heart notes of Tobacco, Leather, Turkish Rose and Praline, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Ambroxan and Amber.