Fragrance comparison

Homem Zero Grau vs Surfing Shipstern Bluff

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

3 wins

Homem Zero Grau

Natura

4.4831 votes

Rank #28,604 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Surfing Shipstern Bluff

Zara

4.1527 votes

Rank #16,510 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homem Zero Grau takes 3 of 5 categories.

Homem Zero Grau
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Surfing Shipstern Bluff
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Homem Zero Grau3/5

Surfing Shipstern Bluff2/5

Ratings & consensus: Homem Zero Grau
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Homem Zero Grau
Sillage & projection: Homem Zero Grau
Value for money: Surfing Shipstern Bluff
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Surfing Shipstern Bluff

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Homem Zero GrauNatura

Surfing Shipstern BluffZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 28%Had 38%Want 34%

4.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 55%Had 11%Want 35%

Category winnerHomem Zero GrauRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

35%Love

60%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityHomem Zero Grau

SillageHomem Zero Grau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value74

Category winnerSurfing Shipstern BluffBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

musky48%

powdery30%

Scent match66%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonNutmegRed AppleGingerCardamomBergamotMandarin OrangeBasil

Heart

LavenderGeraniumHyacinth

Base

Iso E SuperMuskPatchouliCedarAmber

Top

BergamotLemon

Heart

Mandarin OrangeLavender

Base

MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall21

Winter8

Day100

Night27

Spring78

Summer100

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men41

Unisex59

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,604

PerfumerVerônica Casanova, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,510

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerSurfing Shipstern BluffHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Natura Homem Zero Grau is a woody aquatic fragrance for men that centers on a bright, crisp blend of citrus and spices. Launched in 2013, it features an opening of lemon, bergamot, and pineapple, supported by a heart of lavender and geranium. It is a sharp, cooling scent ideal for high-heat summer days or intense phys…

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Surfing Shipstern Bluff by Zara opens with a bright splash of bergamot and lemon, quickly settling into a refreshing heart of mandarin and lavender. It is a straightforward, aromatic woody scent ideal for casual summer days. This 2023 release offers a clean, reliable profile that feels at home on a hot afternoon or as…

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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, Homem Zero Grau or Surfing Shipstern Bluff?

Homem Zero Grau takes 3 of 5 categories. Homem Zero Grau is rated 4.48/5 from 31 votes; Surfing Shipstern Bluff is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes. Choose Homem Zero Grau for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Surfing Shipstern Bluff for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Homem Zero Grau or Surfing Shipstern Bluff?

Homem Zero Grau lasts longest (Homem Zero Grau 67/100, Surfing Shipstern Bluff 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Homem Zero Grau or Surfing Shipstern Bluff?

Homem Zero Grau projects furthest (Homem Zero Grau 60/100, Surfing Shipstern Bluff 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Homem Zero Grau and Surfing Shipstern Bluff smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lavender.

Is Homem Zero Grau or Surfing Shipstern Bluff better for summer or winter?

Homem Zero Grau suits daytime wear; Surfing Shipstern Bluff suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Homem Zero Grau and Surfing Shipstern Bluff?

Homem Zero Grau has top notes of Lemon, Nutmeg, Red Apple and Ginger, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Hyacinth, a base of Iso E Super, Musk, Patchouli and Cedar. Surfing Shipstern Bluff has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Mandarin Orange and Lavender, a base of Musk and Patchouli.