Fragrance comparison

Io Resisto! vs Sinaï

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

Io Resisto!

Zanini

4.2512 votes

Rank #20,206 AmberBalsamic

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Sinaï

Badar

4.4323 votes

Rank #29,469 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Io Resisto!
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking.
Sinaï
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Io Resisto!2/4

Sinaï2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Io Resisto!Zanini

SinaïBadar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.43/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 35%Had 3%Want 62%

Category winnerSinaïRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

61%Love

30%Like

4%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityIo Resisto!

SillageSinaï

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value54

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

balsamic77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

FrankincenseBenzoinSaffronIncenseJuniperOnychaMyrrhelemiCopalSmokeYuzuOud

No top / heart / base split published

Top

elemiPink Pepper

Heart

RoseSaffronImmortelle

Base

BenzoinIncenseAmberVanillaMuskOud

InformationalShared notesBenzoin, Saffron, Incense and elemi. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men25

Unisex70

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,206

PerfumerPhilippo Zanini

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#29,469

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerIo Resisto!Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Io Resisto! by Zanini is a dense, smoky incense fragrance built on dark resins and dry saffron. A citrusy burst of yuzu opens the scent, which quickly transitions into deep, warm myrrh and frankincense. It is designed for those who appreciate meditative, woody compositions with an artistic, unconventional edge.

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Sinaï by Badar is a unisex Oriental Woody scent featuring elemi and pink pepper. It creates a warm, resinous aura perfect for cool weather. The heart of rose and saffron settles into a deep, long-lasting base of vanilla, benzoin, and incense. It is an ideal choice for those who enjoy amber-forward, complex composition…

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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, Io Resisto! or Sinaï?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Io Resisto! is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Sinaï is rated 4.43/5 from 23 votes. Choose Io Resisto! for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Choose Sinaï for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Io Resisto! or Sinaï?

They last about the same: Io Resisto! 80/100, Sinaï 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Io Resisto! or Sinaï?

Projection is very close: Sinaï 72/100, Io Resisto! 70/100 for sillage.

Do Io Resisto! and Sinaï smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Benzoin, Saffron, Incense and elemi.

Is Io Resisto! or Sinaï better for summer or winter?

Sinaï suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Io Resisto! and Sinaï?

Io Resisto! features Frankincense, Benzoin, Saffron, Incense and Juniper. Sinaï has top notes of elemi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Saffron and Immortelle, a base of Benzoin, Incense, Amber and Vanilla.