Fragrance comparison

Flor de Azahar vs Aksoum

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 250 ratings analysed

Flor de Azahar

Zara

4.1146 votes

Rank #20,426 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Aksoum

Reine de Saba

3.99204 votes

Rank #9,569 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aksoum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Flor de Azahar
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aksoum
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Flor de Azahar2/7

Aksoum5/7

Ratings & consensus: Aksoum
Community sentiment: Aksoum
Longevity: Aksoum
Sillage & projection: Aksoum
Value for money: Flor de Azahar
Versatility: Flor de Azahar
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aksoum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Flor de AzaharZara

AksoumReine de Saba

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 21%Had 27%Want 52%

3.99/ 5 · 204 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerAksoumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

48%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

53%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

186 votes

Category winnerAksoumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAksoum

SillageAksoum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value37

Category winnerFlor de AzaharBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

musky83%

sweet74%

powdery65%

animalic56%

white floral100%

citrus83%

woody65%

musky48%

animalic30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Petitgrain

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

Musk

Top

PetitgrainNeroliBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomEgyptian JasmineTuberose

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Orange Blossom and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer100

Fall47

Winter21

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer74

Fall36

Winter14

Day100

Night49

Category winnerFlor de AzaharMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men12

Unisex34

Women54

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,426

PerfumerPuig

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#9,569

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerAksoumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flor de Azahar by Zara delivers a light, refreshing spray of orange blossom backed by crisp green undertones and a quiet musky base. It is a straightforward, budget friendly option designed for casual daytime wear during the hottest months of summer. Instead of offering a complex progression, it keeps the focus on a c…

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Aksoum by Reine de Saba is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women and men. Aksoum was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Ropion. Top notes are Petitgrain, Neroli and Bergamot; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Egyptian Jasmine and Tuberose; base notes are Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. It opens…

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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, Flor de Azahar or Aksoum?

Aksoum takes 5 of 7 categories. Flor de Azahar is rated 4.11/5 from 46 votes; Aksoum is rated 3.99/5 from 204 votes. Choose Flor de Azahar for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Aksoum for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Flor de Azahar or Aksoum?

Aksoum lasts longest (Aksoum 56/100, Flor de Azahar 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flor de Azahar or Aksoum?

Aksoum projects furthest (Aksoum 55/100, Flor de Azahar 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flor de Azahar and Aksoum smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is Flor de Azahar or Aksoum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Flor de Azahar is the stronger pick. For winter, Flor de Azahar is the stronger pick. Flor de Azahar suits daytime wear; Aksoum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flor de Azahar and Aksoum?

Flor de Azahar has top notes of Petitgrain, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Musk. Aksoum has top notes of Petitgrain, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Egyptian Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.