Fragrance comparison

Daddy Cool vs Sama

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 93 ratings analysed

Daddy Cool

Superz.

3.7637 votes

Rank #39,782 CitrusAromatic

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59%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Sama

Nusuk

4.6256 votes

Rank #8,475 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sama takes 5 of 7 categories.

Daddy Cool
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sama
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Daddy Cool2/7

Sama5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Daddy CoolSuperz.

SamaNusuk

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

4.62/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

Category winnerSamaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

8%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

22%Hate

37 votes

71%Love

21%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerSamaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevitySama

SillageDaddy Cool

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value90

Category winnerSamaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

amber30%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

herbal58%

mossy44%

musky30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BergamotLemonGrapefruitCypressTonka BeanAmberMandarin OrangeMossSaffronFreesiaMuskPink Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

SageGeraniumOzonic notes

Base

MossMuskLight Amber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Moss and Musk. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night54

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDaddy CoolMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex11

Women7

Men45

Unisex53

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,782

PerfumerGökhan Şimşek

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,475

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerSamaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Daddy Cool by Superz. is a punchy, citrus-forward oriental fragrance for men. It leads with a sharp mix of bergamot and grapefruit, creating a crisp, bright entrance. The composition shifts into aromatic and woody territory as it settles, making it a reliable choice for casual daytime wear during the warmer months whe…

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Sama by Nusuk is a crisp, refreshing citrus aromatic fragrance built around zesty lemon, sunlit bergamot, and a breezy ozonic accord. A clean heart of aromatic sage and herbal geranium rests on a smooth bed of earthy moss, light amber, and clean musk. It smells like an iced gin and tonic enjoyed near a cool sea breeze…

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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, Daddy Cool or Sama?

Sama takes 5 of 7 categories. Daddy Cool is rated 3.76/5 from 37 votes; Sama is rated 4.62/5 from 56 votes. Choose Daddy Cool for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sama for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Daddy Cool or Sama?

Sama lasts longest (Sama 61/100, Daddy Cool 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Daddy Cool or Sama?

Daddy Cool projects furthest (Daddy Cool 54/100, Sama 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Daddy Cool and Sama smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Moss and Musk.

Is Daddy Cool or Sama better for summer or winter?

For summer, Daddy Cool is the stronger pick. For winter, Daddy Cool is the stronger pick. Daddy Cool suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Daddy Cool and Sama?

Daddy Cool features Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit, Cypress and Tonka Bean. Sama has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Sage, Geranium and Ozonic notes, a base of Moss, Musk and Light Amber.