Fragrance comparison

Crocus vs Shafran

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

Crocus

Santa Eulalia

4.0521 votes

Rank #39,730 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Shafran

Neesh Perfumes

4.0015 votes

Rank #23,302 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shafran takes 4 of 5 categories.

Crocus
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Shafran
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Crocus1/5

Shafran4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CrocusSanta Eulalia

ShafranNeesh Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

4.00/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 51%Had 2%Want 46%

Category winnerCrocusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

53%Love

20%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShafran

SillageShafran

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value46

Category winnerShafranBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

metallic69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

leather77%

sweet69%

smoky61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronJuniper BerriesRed Berries

Heart

CypressPatchouliMossRum

Base

IncenseSandalwoodVanillaVetiver

Top

SaffronPlumCardamomNutmegMarigold

Heart

LeatherCaramelBrown sugarCashmere Wood

Base

IncenseVanillaAmberGaiac WoodPatchouliCypriol OilSandalwoodMoss

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Patchouli, Moss and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer44

Fall89

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring44

Summer44

Fall56

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex44

Women11

Men33

Unisex60

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,730

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#23,302

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerShafranHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Santa Eulalia Crocus starts sharp with red berries, juniper, and a dry, metallic kick of saffron. A dark splash of rum quickly cuts through the initial berry sweetness. As the scent settles, green cypress and earthy patchouli emerge alongside smoky incense and creamy sandalwood. It delivers a warm spicy bite that sui…

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Shafran by Neesh Perfumes opens with a sharp burst of red saffron, juicy plum, and crushed cardamom. The opening feels warm and dense, spiced heavily with nutmeg and marigold. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruitiness recedes, giving room to a dark heart of brown sugar, caramel, and smooth leather. As the scent se…

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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, Crocus or Shafran?

Shafran takes 4 of 5 categories. Crocus is rated 4.05/5 from 21 votes; Shafran is rated 4.00/5 from 15 votes. Choose Crocus for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Shafran for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Crocus or Shafran?

Shafran lasts longest (Shafran 73/100, Crocus 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crocus or Shafran?

Shafran projects furthest (Shafran 64/100, Crocus 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crocus and Shafran smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and leather accords. Common notes include Saffron, Patchouli, Moss and Incense.

Is Crocus or Shafran better for summer or winter?

Crocus suits daytime wear; Shafran suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crocus and Shafran?

Crocus has top notes of Saffron, Juniper Berries and Red Berries, heart notes of Cypress, Patchouli, Moss and Rum, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Vetiver. Shafran has top notes of Saffron, Plum, Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Leather, Caramel, Brown sugar and Cashmere Wood, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Amber and Gaiac Wood.