Fragrance comparison

Ching Shih vs Arezzo

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 136 ratings analysed

Ching Shih

Marissa Zappas

3.9689 votes

Rank #15,498 SmokyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Arezzo

Naughton & Wilson

4.1147 votes

Rank #10,007 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arezzo takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ching Shih
Choose it for a smoky and amber character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Arezzo
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ching Shih1/7

Arezzo6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ching ShihMarissa Zappas

ArezzoNaughton & Wilson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%

4.11/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 66%

Category winnerArezzoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

38%Like

20%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

89 votes

56%Love

17%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerChing ShihMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityArezzo

SillageArezzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value65

Category winnerArezzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

amber91%

warm spicy83%

floral74%

fruity65%

balsamic56%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

tobacco69%

amber61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IncenseOsmanthusgunpowderMyrrhOrrisSpices

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MandarinBergamot

Heart

BrandySpicesPlumOrrisLabdanum

Base

TobaccoIncensePatchouliCambodian OudMuskAmbergris

InformationalShared notesIncense, Orris and Spices. Durations are only published for Ching Shih, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer17

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night72

Spring43

Summer9

Fall96

Winter100

Day45

Night100

Category winnerArezzoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex67

Women15

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,498

PerfumerMarissa Zappas

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#10,007

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerArezzoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ching Shih by Marissa Zappas is a smoky and warm spicy unisex perfume built around a vivid contrast of burnt gunpowder and delicate osmanthus. The scent opens with a flash of dry smoke, sulfurous powder, and sharp spices before settling into a soft floral fruitiness. As it warms on the skin, earthy orris introduces a …

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Arezzo by Naughton and Wilson is a woody, spicy fragrance centered on plum brandy, tobacco, and oud. Launched in 2024, it offers a mature profile suited for cool-weather evenings. The opening features bright mandarin and bergamot, transitioning into a resinous, spiced heart. It is a sturdy, masculine release that perf…

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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, Ching Shih or Arezzo?

Arezzo takes 6 of 7 categories. Ching Shih is rated 3.96/5 from 89 votes; Arezzo is rated 4.11/5 from 47 votes. Choose Ching Shih for a smoky and amber character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Arezzo for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ching Shih or Arezzo?

Arezzo lasts longest (Arezzo 79/100, Ching Shih 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ching Shih or Arezzo?

Arezzo projects furthest (Arezzo 68/100, Ching Shih 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ching Shih and Arezzo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and fruity accords. Common notes include Incense, Orris and Spices.

Is Ching Shih or Arezzo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ching Shih is the stronger pick. For winter, Arezzo is the stronger pick. Ching Shih suits daytime wear; Arezzo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ching Shih and Arezzo?

Ching Shih features Incense, Osmanthus, gunpowder, Myrrh and Orris. Arezzo has top notes of Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Brandy, Spices, Plum and Orris, a base of Tobacco, Incense, Patchouli and Cambodian Oud.