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Fiori di Capri vs Masaki Shiro

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

Updated 2,637 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fiori di Capri takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Fiori di Capri

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

  • Masaki Shiro

    Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fiori di Capri6/7
Masaki Shiro1/7
Ratings & consensus
Fiori di Capri
Community sentiment
Fiori di Capri
Longevity
Fiori di Capri
Sillage & projection
Fiori di Capri
Value for money
Masaki Shiro
Versatility
Fiori di Capri
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Fiori di Capri

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Fiori di CapriCarthusia
Masaki ShiroMasaki Matsushima
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 475 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
3.82/ 5 · 2,162 votes
Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%
Category winnerFiori di CapriRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
35%Love
43%Like
9%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

475 votes

23%Love
53%Like
9%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate

2,162 votes

Category winnerFiori di CapriMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityFiori di Capri

SillageFiori di Capri

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value55
¤ Price value68
Category winnerMasaki ShiroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
floral92%
sweet84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
citrus61%
powdery100%
floral86%
musky72%
iris58%
fresh44%
woody30%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Ylang-YlangGardeniaTuberoseWhite FlowersOrange BlossomOrangeMandarin OrangeTurkish Rose
Heart
CarnationHyacinthWhite HoneyClovesIncenseWild StrawberryIrisViolet Leaf
Base
OakmossWhite MuskSandalwoodAmberLabdanumPatchouliCedar
Top15-30 mins
Cotton FlowerCyclamen
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisRose
Base5-8 hrs
White MuskSpruce
InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Iris and White Musk. Durations are only published for Masaki Shiro, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer68
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter37
Day100
Night26
Category winnerFiori di CapriMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex16
Women80
Men1
Unisex20
Women79
Work 41%Casual 38%Date 14%Party 6%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,235

PerfumerLaura Bosetti Tonatto

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#7,561

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Category winnerFiori di CapriHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carthusia Fiori di Capri opens with a bright burst of citrus, tuberose, and ylang-ylang before shifting into a rich floral heart. Carnation and hyacinth bring a dry, spicy green sharpness that cuts through the initial sweet white blossoms. A subtle touch of white honey adds warmth without turning sugary. As the initia…

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Masaki Shiro by Masaki Matsushima smells like fresh white linen drying under a cool northern sun. The opening delivers a crisp flash of cyclamen and airy cotton flower that immediately feels like luxury bath soap. As it warms on skin, powdery iris and a quiet petal rose create a soothing cosmetic cream texture. Crisp …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fiori di Capri or Masaki Shiro?

Fiori di Capri takes 6 of 7 categories. Fiori di Capri is rated 4.00/5 from 475 votes; Masaki Shiro is rated 3.82/5 from 2,162 votes. Choose Fiori di Capri for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Masaki Shiro for a powdery and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fiori di Capri or Masaki Shiro?

Fiori di Capri lasts longest (Fiori di Capri 70/100, Masaki Shiro 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fiori di Capri or Masaki Shiro?

Fiori di Capri projects furthest (Fiori di Capri 63/100, Masaki Shiro 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fiori di Capri and Masaki Shiro smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Iris and White Musk.

Is Fiori di Capri or Masaki Shiro better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fiori di Capri is the stronger pick. For winter, Masaki Shiro is the stronger pick. Masaki Shiro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fiori di Capri and Masaki Shiro?

Fiori di Capri has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Tuberose and White Flowers, heart notes of Carnation, Hyacinth, White Honey and Cloves, a base of Oakmoss, White Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Masaki Shiro has top notes of Cotton Flower and Cyclamen, heart notes of Iris and Rose, a base of White Musk and Spruce.

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