Fragrance comparison

Fiori di Capri vs Zaffiro

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 482 ratings analysed

Fiori di Capri

Carthusia

4.00475 votes

Rank #4,329 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Zaffiro

Paolo Gigli

4.007 votes

Rank #54,382 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Fiori di Capri
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Zaffiro
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fiori di Capri2/4

Zaffiro2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zaffiro
Sillage & projection: Zaffiro
Value for money: Fiori di Capri
Versatility: Not scored
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

ZaffiroPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 475 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 25%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityZaffiro

SillageZaffiro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFiori di CapriBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

green84%

rose77%

marine69%

aromatic61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both white floral and citrus

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

Top20-35 mins

Lily-of-the-ValleyMandarin OrangeGardeniaRoseMintOrangeHyacinth

Heart2-4 hrs

SeaweedPlum

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberWhite MuskViolet

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Turkish Rose. Durations are only published for Zaffiro, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex16

Women80

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 35%Work 32%Date 20%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,329

PerfumerLaura Bosetti Tonatto

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#54,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Paolo Gigli Zaffiro takes an unusual route for a Mediterranean warm weather scent. Instead of a simple splash of cologne, it merges brisk mandarin orange and crushed garden mint with an unexpected marine floral core. The opening crackles with juicy orange peel and dewy hyacinth. Soon after, an intriguing pairing of sa…

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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 Zaffiro?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Fiori di Capri is rated 4.00/5 from 475 votes; Zaffiro is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Fiori di Capri for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Zaffiro for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fiori di Capri or Zaffiro?

They last about the same: Zaffiro 72/100, Fiori di Capri 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Fiori di Capri or Zaffiro?

Zaffiro projects furthest (Zaffiro 75/100, Fiori di Capri 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fiori di Capri and Zaffiro smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Turkish Rose.

Is Fiori di Capri or Zaffiro better for summer or winter?

Zaffiro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fiori di Capri and Zaffiro?

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. Zaffiro has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Mandarin Orange, Gardenia and Rose, heart notes of Seaweed and Plum, a base of Amber, White Musk and Violet.