Fragrance comparison

Flirt vs Shozan Black

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 50 ratings analysed

3 wins

Flirt

Prescriptives

3.9238 votes

Rank #50,841 FloralWoody

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63%scent match

Closely related

Shozan Black

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

4.4212 votes

Rank #51,490 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flirt takes 3 of 5 categories.

Flirt
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Shozan Black
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Flirt3/5

Shozan Black2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FlirtPrescriptives

Shozan BlackPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 26%Had 32%Want 42%

4.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 2%Had 38%Want 60%

Category winnerShozan BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

42%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityFlirt

SillageShozan Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody91%

powdery83%

violet74%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy56%

floral100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

citrus56%

Scent match63%Closely related · both floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green LeavesPepperPomegranateLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletFreesiaOrchidGinger flowerMagnoliaRose

Base6-8 hrs

Woody NotesIrisSandalwoodMuskCedar

Top15 to 30 minutes

LitchiFreesiaWatery Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

MagnoliaPepperGinger

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodCedarWhite Musk

Category winnerFlirtLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer33

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night38

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,841

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,490

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFlirtHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flirt by Prescriptives delivers a bright, energetic snap of crushed green leaves, tart lemon, and sharp pepper before softening into a lush floral bouquet. Released in 1998, this fragrance avoids heavy sweetness in favor of crisp springtime air and botanical realism. A powdery core of violet, freesia, and ginger flowe…

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Shozan Black by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a floral woody musk fragrance built on an airy, crisp contrast. It opens with juicy litchi fruit, delicate freesia, and refreshing watery notes that feel clean and dewy. As the top notes settle, a distinct spicy core emerges through sharp pepper and warm ginger alongside …

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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, Flirt or Shozan Black?

Flirt takes 3 of 5 categories. Flirt is rated 3.92/5 from 38 votes; Shozan Black is rated 4.42/5 from 12 votes. Choose Flirt for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Shozan Black for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Flirt or Shozan Black?

Flirt lasts longest (Flirt 80/100, Shozan Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flirt or Shozan Black?

Shozan Black projects furthest (Shozan Black 75/100, Flirt 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flirt and Shozan Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Pepper, Freesia, Magnolia and Sandalwood.

Is Flirt or Shozan Black better for summer or winter?

Flirt suits daytime wear; Shozan Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flirt and Shozan Black?

Flirt has top notes of Green Leaves, Pepper, Pomegranate and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Freesia, Orchid and Ginger flower, a base of Woody Notes, Iris, Sandalwood and Musk. Shozan Black has top notes of Litchi, Freesia and Watery Notes, heart notes of Magnolia, Pepper and Ginger, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and White Musk.