Fragrance comparison

Ciao vs Zara Bright Rose

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 334 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ciao

Houbigant

4.2524 votes

Rank #46,545 WoodyGreen

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20%scent match

Clearly different

Zara Bright Rose

Zara

3.92310 votes

Rank #5,350 RoseWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ciao takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ciao
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Zara Bright Rose
Choose it for a rose and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ciao3/5

Zara Bright Rose2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CiaoHoubigant

Zara Bright RoseZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%

3.92/ 5 · 310 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerCiaoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

26%Love

54%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

310 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCiao

SillageCiao

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value79

Category winnerZara Bright RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

earthy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

rose100%

white floral92%

patchouli84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FruitsCuminGreen NotesLemonPalisander RosewoodBasilOsmanthus

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootRoseHyacinthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangCassis

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossLeatherSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouliMuskBenzoin

Top

CinnamonCumin

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesCumin, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Ciao, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer47

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Casual 39%Work 30%Date 18%Party 12%

Men1

Unisex5

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,545

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

Category winnerZara Bright RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Ciao launches with a sharp crack of green basil, bitter lemon, and pungent cumin. It does not apologize for its vintage power. Give it five minutes to settle past the initial alcohol lift. Soon, a rich bouquet of spicy carnation, hyacinth, and powdery orris root blooms across your skin. The sweetness is mini…

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Zara Bright Rose starts with a quick prickle of warm cumin and spicy cinnamon before it settles into a clean, soapy rose heart. It works best as an easygoing daytime option for spring office wear or casual weekend outings, offering an approachable style that is simple to appreciate without demanding too much attention…

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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, Ciao or Zara Bright Rose?

Ciao takes 3 of 5 categories. Ciao is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes; Zara Bright Rose is rated 3.92/5 from 310 votes. Choose Ciao for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Zara Bright Rose for a rose and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ciao or Zara Bright Rose?

Ciao lasts longest (Ciao 93/100, Zara Bright Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ciao or Zara Bright Rose?

Ciao projects furthest (Ciao 75/100, Zara Bright Rose 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ciao and Zara Bright Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Cumin, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vetiver.

Is Ciao or Zara Bright Rose better for summer or winter?

Ciao suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ciao and Zara Bright Rose?

Ciao has top notes of Fruits, Cumin, Green Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Orris Root, Rose, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood and Amber. Zara Bright Rose has top notes of Cinnamon and Cumin, heart notes of Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver.