Fragrance comparison

Dasman vs Zafferano

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 152 ratings analysed

5 wins

Dasman

Boadicea the Victorious

4.27121 votes

Rank #5,881 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Zafferano

Profumo di Firenze

3.9731 votes

Rank #39,468 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dasman takes 5 of 7 categories.

Dasman
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Zafferano
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dasman5/7

Zafferano2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DasmanBoadicea the Victorious

ZafferanoProfumo di Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 45%Had 10%Want 45%

3.97/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%

Category winnerDasmanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

18%Like

12%Ok

3%Dislike

5%Hate

121 votes

32%Love

42%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerDasmanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityDasman

SillageDasman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value67

Category winnerZafferanoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

oud77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

oud69%

metallic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLavenderSaffronGeranium

Heart

Turkish RoseRoseNeroli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliOlibanumAmberVetiver

Top15 to 45 minutes

SaffronTurkish Rose

Heart2 to 4 hours

VanillaAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedar

Base4 to 8 hours

SandalwoodAmberPatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Durations are only published for Zafferano, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer42

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer17

Fall92

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerZafferanoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex46

Women13

Men20

Unisex53

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#39,468

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerDasmanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dasman opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and herbaceous lavender before deep Turkish rose and bittersweet saffron take over the core. The initial citrus spark softens quickly as dense agarwood and dark patchouli build a solid, resinous base on skin. Subtle threads of earthy cypriol and cool geranium prevent the flo…

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Zafferano by Profumo di Firenze is a warm spicy oriental fragrance built around an authentic Italian saffron note. It opens with sharp, dry saffron and a delicate touch of Turkish rose that feels crisp rather than overly sweet. As the top notes settle, the scent deepens into a woody heart of cedar, cypriol oil, and sm…

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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, Dasman or Zafferano?

Dasman takes 5 of 7 categories. Dasman is rated 4.27/5 from 121 votes; Zafferano is rated 3.97/5 from 31 votes. Choose Dasman for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Zafferano for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dasman or Zafferano?

Dasman lasts longest (Dasman 84/100, Zafferano 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dasman or Zafferano?

Dasman projects furthest (Dasman 75/100, Zafferano 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dasman and Zafferano smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Dasman or Zafferano better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dasman and Zafferano?

Dasman has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Saffron and Geranium, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Rose and Neroli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli. Zafferano has top notes of Saffron and Turkish Rose, heart notes of Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Patchouli and White Musk.