Fragrance comparison

Daimo vs Ares de Shiraz

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 149 ratings analysed

4 wins

Daimo

Lubin

3.9182 votes

Rank #9,762 LeatherCitrus

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Ares de Shiraz

Natura

4.1967 votes

Rank #30,850 FruityCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Daimo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Daimo
Choose it for a leather and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ares de Shiraz
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Daimo4/7

Ares de Shiraz3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DaimoLubin

Ares de ShirazNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

4.19/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 16%Had 65%Want 19%

Category winnerAres de ShirazRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

35%Like

11%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

45%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerAres de ShirazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDaimo

SillageDaimo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value58

Category winnerAres de ShirazBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fruity77%

animalic69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

green69%

fresh61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeavesLemonBergamot

Heart

LeatherPeachClove

Base

SandalwoodAmberPatchouli

Top

PearVioletBergamotLimeViolet Leaves

Heart

Tea RoseLily-of-the-ValleyCassisLilyPeach

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaves, Bergamot, Peach 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

Spring47

Summer7

Fall100

Winter87

Day80

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDaimoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex44

Women13

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,762

PerfumerDelphine Thierry, Thomas Fontaine

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#30,850

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDaimoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Daimo by Lubin pairs sharp citrus and violet leaf with a heart of spicy clove and dark leather. It aims for an elegant, dry aesthetic that bridges classic, refined structures with modern, airy textures. This unisex fragrance sits close to the skin, making it a reliable choice for professional environments or cool spri…

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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, Daimo or Ares de Shiraz?

Daimo takes 4 of 7 categories. Daimo is rated 3.91/5 from 82 votes; Ares de Shiraz is rated 4.19/5 from 67 votes. Choose Daimo for a leather and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ares de Shiraz for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Daimo or Ares de Shiraz?

Daimo lasts longest (Daimo 80/100, Ares de Shiraz 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Daimo or Ares de Shiraz?

Daimo projects furthest (Daimo 71/100, Ares de Shiraz 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Daimo and Ares de Shiraz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Violet Leaves, Bergamot, Peach and Sandalwood.

Is Daimo or Ares de Shiraz better for summer or winter?

For summer, Daimo is the stronger pick. For winter, Daimo is the stronger pick. Daimo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Daimo and Ares de Shiraz?

Daimo has top notes of Violet Leaves, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Leather, Peach and Clove, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli. 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.