Fragrance comparison

In Paris vs Zamira

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

2 wins

In Paris

Marc Joseph

4.805 votes

Rank #39,332 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Zamira

Karakash Perfume

3.888 votes

Rank #44,320 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Paris takes 2 of 3 categories.

In Paris
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Zamira
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

In Paris2/3

Zamira1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In ParisMarc Joseph

ZamiraKarakash Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

38%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityZamira

SillageIn Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value79

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

rose92%

patchouli84%

floral77%

musky69%

woody61%

fruity100%

woody91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

vanilla65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sweet OrangeRaspberryMandarin OrangeCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

Rose PetalsMagnoliaViolet LeafGeranium

Base5-7+ hrs

PatchouliMuskVanillaPalisander Rosewood

Top

Mandarin OrangeRaspberryGalbanumAgarwood (Oud)Saffron

Heart

VanillaChinese OsmanthusBlack CurrantViolet LeafMusk

Base

SandalwoodPearPassionfruitPatchouliSand

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Patchouli. Durations are only published for In Paris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 19%Party 10%

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,332

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,320

PerfumerMohammad Tammam Mando

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerIn ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The citrus hits immediately. Tart raspberry and tangy cassis cut straight through a juicy burst of sweet mandarin orange, giving the opening a crisp, mouthwatering snap. Give it three minutes. Once the initial alcohol flash evaporates, soft rose petals and leafy violet take center stage, underpinned by a green geraniu…

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Zamira by Karakash Perfume combines sweet raspberry and sharp mandarin orange with a heavy, grounding base of patchouli and sandalwood. Designed as a unisex offering, it fits cold evenings and crisp spring afternoons when you want a rich, warm fruitiness that stays noticeable on skin without being cloying.

Reviews →

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, In Paris or Zamira?

In Paris takes 2 of 3 categories. In Paris is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Zamira is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose In Paris for a citrus and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Zamira for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, In Paris or Zamira?

Zamira lasts longest (Zamira 83/100, In Paris 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Paris or Zamira?

In Paris projects furthest (In Paris 80/100, Zamira 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Paris and Zamira smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Patchouli.

Is In Paris or Zamira better for summer or winter?

In Paris suits daytime wear; Zamira suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Paris and Zamira?

In Paris has top notes of Sweet Orange, Raspberry, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of Rose Petals, Magnolia, Violet Leaf and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla and Palisander Rosewood. Zamira has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Raspberry, Galbanum and Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Vanilla, Chinese Osmanthus, Black Currant and Violet Leaf, a base of Sandalwood, Pear, Passionfruit and Patchouli.