Fragrance comparison

Haze vs Semazen

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,153 ratings analysed

Haze

Akro

3.601,120 votes

Rank #3,564 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Semazen

Seven Gates

4.0933 votes

Rank #14,159 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Semazen takes 5 of 7 categories.

Haze
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Semazen
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Haze2/7

Semazen5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HazeAkro

SemazenSeven Gates

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 1,120 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 76%

Category winnerSemazenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

38%Like

19%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

1,003 votes

55%Love

21%Like

12%Ok

3%Dislike

9%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerSemazenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySemazen

SillageSemazen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value44

Category winnerHazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody86%

green72%

camphor58%

fresh spicy44%

patchouli30%

aromatic100%

warm spicy88%

woody77%

bitter65%

lavender53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

EucalyptusMintAbsinthe

Heart

Clary Sage

Base

PatchouliLeather

Top

AbsintheLavenderCardamomWormwoodCinnamon

Heart

Guaiac WoodMintPatchouliCedar

Base

Tonka BeanAmberLeatherPapyrus

InformationalShared notesMint, Absinthe, Patchouli and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer38

Fall100

Winter94

Day50

Night100

Category winnerSemazenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex63

Women2

Men36

Unisex59

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,564

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews155

Overall rank#14,159

PerfumerEmilie Bouge

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerHazeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Akro Haze is a cool, green aromatic built around a sharp blast of mint and eucalyptus, with an absinthe twist that can read boozy, anise-like, or even a little weedy to some noses. It often settles into clary sage and an earthy patchouli and leather base. Many wearers describe it as spa-like and comforting, but also f…

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Semazen by Seven Gates delivers a dark, aromatic experience built around a core of bitter absinthe and dry woods. The fragrance suits individuals seeking a mystical, herbaceous scent that stands out in cold weather. It balances fresh lavender with a warm, resinous dry-down, making it a distinct choice for crisp autumn…

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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, Haze or Semazen?

Semazen takes 5 of 7 categories. Haze is rated 3.60/5 from 1,120 votes; Semazen is rated 4.09/5 from 33 votes. Choose Haze for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Semazen for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Haze or Semazen?

Semazen lasts longest (Semazen 83/100, Haze 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Haze or Semazen?

Semazen projects furthest (Semazen 72/100, Haze 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Haze and Semazen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Absinthe, Patchouli and Leather.

Is Haze or Semazen better for summer or winter?

For summer, Haze is the stronger pick. For winter, Semazen is the stronger pick. Semazen suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Haze and Semazen?

Haze has top notes of Eucalyptus, Mint and Absinthe, heart notes of Clary Sage, a base of Patchouli and Leather. Semazen has top notes of Absinthe, Lavender, Cardamom and Wormwood, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Mint, Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Leather and Papyrus.