Fragrance comparison

Confident vs SCORPIO

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Confident

Armaf

5.003 votes

Rank #38,042 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

SCORPIO

BY SHAMS PERFUMES

4.205 votes

Rank #44,584 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Confident takes 2 of 4 categories.

Confident
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
SCORPIO
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Confident2/4

SCORPIO0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ConfidentArmaf

SCORPIOBY SHAMS PERFUMES

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 4%Want 56%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 6%Had 2%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

80%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value67

Category winnerConfidentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

sweet100%

fruity91%

woody83%

cherry74%

caramel65%

mossy56%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryBergamotCardamomMandarinThyme

Heart

Lily of the ValleyLavenderJasmine

Base

Tonka BeanPatchouliCedarwoodVetiverAmberMoss

Top

CherryBlueberryOrange

Heart

RaspberryCaramel

Base

CedarwoodMossAmber

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Cedarwood, Amber and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#44,584

PerfumerLeslie Gauthier

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerConfidentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Confident hits the skin with a bright, sweet pop of raspberry and tart bergamot, balanced by a warm pinch of cardamom. As it settles, the initial sweetness yields to a green thyme note and clean lavender, pulling the scent into classic aromatic territory. The base grounds the blend with dry cedarwood, earthy vet…

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SCORPIO by BY SHAMS PERFUMES is a punchy, fruit-forward gourmand that leans heavily into sweet cherry and raspberry notes. It bridges the gap between playful fruitiness and a grounded, woody base. This unisex scent feels vibrant in spring weather, offering a bold profile for those who want their fragrance to hold its …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Confident or SCORPIO?

Confident takes 2 of 4 categories. Confident is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; SCORPIO is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Confident for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose SCORPIO for a sweet and fruity character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Confident or SCORPIO?

They last about the same: Confident 80/100, SCORPIO 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Confident or SCORPIO?

Projection is very close: Confident 75/100, SCORPIO 75/100 for sillage.

Do Confident and SCORPIO smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Cedarwood, Amber and Moss.

Is Confident or SCORPIO better for summer or winter?

Confident suits daytime wear; SCORPIO suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Confident and SCORPIO?

Confident has top notes of Raspberry, Bergamot, Cardamom and Mandarin, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver. SCORPIO has top notes of Cherry, Blueberry and Orange, heart notes of Raspberry and Caramel, a base of Cedarwood, Moss and Amber.