Fragrance comparison

Cossio vs Ares de Shiraz

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 72 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cossio

Amzan

3.805 votes

Rank #63,991 AromaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Ares de Shiraz

Natura

4.1967 votes

Rank #30,850 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cossio takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cossio
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Ares de Shiraz
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Cossio3/4

Ares de Shiraz1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CossioAmzan

Ares de ShirazNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 38%Want 31%

4.19/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 16%Had 65%Want 19%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

45%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCossio

SillageCossio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value58

Category winnerCossioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

green69%

fresh61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PassionfruitCassisLemonFern

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCarnationTea Rose

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanMusk

Top

PearVioletBergamotLimeViolet Leaves

Heart

Tea RoseLily-of-the-ValleyCassisLilyPeach

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCassis, Lily-of-the-Valley, Tea Rose and Sandalwood. 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

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,991

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,850

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAres de ShirazHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cossio by Amzan is a bright, chypre-floral scent that shifts from tart passionfruit and cassis into a green, powdery heart of lily-of-the-valley and carnation. It offers a fresh yet grounded profile perfect for daily wear in spring. The dry-down highlights sandalwood and soft musk, creating a balanced and versatile fr…

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Ares de Shiraz is a bright floral fruity scent built around crisp pear, citrus and violet leaves, then softened with rose, lily and a light peach nuance. It opens fresh and slightly green, with a powdery floral heart that keeps it gentle rather than sugary. The musky sandalwood base gives it a clean, softly woody fini…

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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, Cossio or Ares de Shiraz?

Cossio takes 3 of 4 categories. Cossio is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Ares de Shiraz is rated 4.19/5 from 67 votes. Choose Cossio for a aromatic and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Ares de Shiraz for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cossio or Ares de Shiraz?

Cossio lasts longest (Cossio 88/100, Ares de Shiraz 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cossio or Ares de Shiraz?

Cossio projects furthest (Cossio 75/100, Ares de Shiraz 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cossio and Ares de Shiraz smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Cassis, Lily-of-the-Valley, Tea Rose and Sandalwood.

What are the notes in Cossio and Ares de Shiraz?

Cossio has top notes of Passionfruit, Cassis, Lemon and Fern, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation and Tea Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Musk. Ares de Shiraz has top notes of Pear, Violet, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Tea Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cassis and Lily, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.