Fragrance comparison

Higher Self vs Zerefsan

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

Higher Self

TOBBA

3.297 votes

Rank #63,369 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Zerefsan

Parfumane

4.254 votes

Rank #41,816 Warm SpicyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zerefsan takes 4 of 4 categories.

Higher Self
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring.
Zerefsan
Choose it for a warm spicy and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Higher Self0/4

Zerefsan4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Higher SelfTOBBA

ZerefsanParfumane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 9%Had 5%Want 86%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

29%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityZerefsan

SillageZerefsan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerZerefsanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

earthy77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

green92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

aquatic69%

woody61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderVetiverGreen NotesCitrusesJasmineFrankincensePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesWatery NotesTropical FruitsCitrusesSpicy Notes

Heart3-5 hrs

SaffronTuberoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12 hrs

Balsamic NotesVetiverPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Green Notes, Citruses and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Zerefsan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,369

PerfumerJasper Li

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#41,816

PerfumerBekir Kantarcı

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerZerefsanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Higher Self by TOBBA opens with a bright burst of citruses and green notes, introducing a clean, outdoor freshness right away. As it rests on the skin, the herbal quality of lavender takes over, grounded by earthy patchouli and a touch of frankincense. It is a quiet, dry, and slightly smoky aromatic blend. We recommen…

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Zerefsan by Parfumane delivers a crisp, sunlit splash of watery notes, tart citruses, and green leaves backed by an unexpected kick of warm spice. As the crisp opening settles into the skin, buttery tuberose and sweet jasmine bloom alongside golden saffron, creating an exotic floral heart that feels clean rather than …

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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, Higher Self or Zerefsan?

Zerefsan takes 4 of 4 categories. Higher Self is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes; Zerefsan is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Higher Self for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring. Choose Zerefsan for a warm spicy and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Higher Self or Zerefsan?

Zerefsan lasts longest (Zerefsan 100/100, Higher Self 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Higher Self or Zerefsan?

Zerefsan projects furthest (Zerefsan 81/100, Higher Self 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Higher Self and Zerefsan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and woody accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Green Notes, Citruses and Jasmine.

Is Higher Self or Zerefsan better for summer or winter?

Zerefsan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Higher Self and Zerefsan?

Higher Self features Lavender, Vetiver, Green Notes, Citruses and Jasmine. Zerefsan has top notes of Green Notes, Watery Notes, Tropical Fruits and Citruses, heart notes of Saffron, Tuberose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Balsamic Notes, Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk.