Fragrance comparison

Flor de Azahar vs Flying

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 634 ratings analysed

4 wins

Flor de Azahar

Zara

4.1146 votes

Rank #20,426 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Flying

Maison Martin Margiela

3.50588 votes

Rank #8,319 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flor de Azahar takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Flor de Azahar4/7

Flying3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Flor de AzaharZara

FlyingMaison Martin Margiela

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 21%Had 27%Want 52%

3.50/ 5 · 588 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerFlor de AzaharRating 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

22%Love

38%Like

16%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

488 votes

Category winnerFlor de AzaharMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityFlying

SillageFlying

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value41

Category winnerFlor de AzaharBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

musky83%

sweet74%

powdery65%

animalic56%

citrus100%

white floral92%

floral84%

ozonic77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Petitgrain

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

Musk

Top

Orange BlossomBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Neroli EssenceYlang-YlangAlmond Blossom

Base

Ozonic notesMuskMoss

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFlor de AzaharMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men15

Unisex63

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,426

PerfumerPuig

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#8,319

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews83

Category winnerFlyingHigher 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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Flying by Maison Martin Margiela is an airy citrus aromatic scent that balances bright orange blossom and neroli with a soft almond blossom heart. Launched in 2016, this unisex fragrance leans into a clean, soapy aesthetic that excels in warm weather. It offers a refreshing, uncomplicated profile that suits daily wear…

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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 Flying?

Flor de Azahar takes 4 of 7 categories. Flor de Azahar is rated 4.11/5 from 46 votes; Flying is rated 3.50/5 from 588 votes. Choose Flor de Azahar for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Flying for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Flor de Azahar or Flying?

Flying lasts longest (Flying 64/100, Flor de Azahar 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flor de Azahar or Flying?

Flying projects furthest (Flying 57/100, Flor de Azahar 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flor de Azahar and Flying smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is Flor de Azahar or Flying 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. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flor de Azahar and Flying?

Flor de Azahar has top notes of Petitgrain, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Musk. Flying has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Neroli Essence, Ylang-Ylang and Almond Blossom, a base of Ozonic notes, Musk and Moss.