It Factor vs Shafran
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shafran takes 3 of 5 categories.
It FactorChoose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
ShafranChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
It Factor2/5
Shafran3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- It Factor
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Shafran
- Sillage & projection
- Shafran
- Value for money
- It Factor
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Shafran
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
It FactorDossierShafranNeesh PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 46%Had 4%Want 50%
4.00/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 51%Had 2%Want 46%
Category winnerIt FactorRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
35%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
55 votes
53%Love
20%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
13%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShafran
SillageShafran
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIt FactorBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
warm spicy92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
amber69%
woody61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
leather77%
sweet69%
smoky61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CardamomGinger
Heart2-3 hrs
IncenseVioletMusk
Base6-8 hrs
Tonka BeanVanillaBrown sugarSandalwood
Top
SaffronPlumCardamomNutmegMarigold
Heart
LeatherCaramelBrown sugarCashmere Wood
Base
IncenseVanillaAmberGaiac WoodPatchouliCypriol OilSandalwoodMoss
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Incense, Vanilla and Brown sugar. Durations are only published for It Factor, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring24
Summer17
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night89
Spring44
Summer44
Fall56
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,187
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#23,302
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerShafranHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOpens with a lively spark of crushed cardamom pods and freshly grated ginger that cuts through the air like a warm mug of spiced chai. As the opening heat settles, a gentle layer of smoky incense mingles with powdery violet and clean musk, softening the initial zing. The real comfort lands in the base, where carameliz…
Reviews →Shafran by Neesh Perfumes opens with a sharp burst of red saffron, juicy plum, and crushed cardamom. The opening feels warm and dense, spiced heavily with nutmeg and marigold. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruitiness recedes, giving room to a dark heart of brown sugar, caramel, and smooth leather. As the scent se…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, It Factor or Shafran?
Shafran takes 3 of 5 categories. It Factor is rated 4.02/5 from 55 votes; Shafran is rated 4.00/5 from 15 votes. Choose It Factor for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Shafran for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, It Factor or Shafran?
Shafran lasts longest (Shafran 73/100, It Factor 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, It Factor or Shafran?
Shafran projects furthest (Shafran 64/100, It Factor 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do It Factor and Shafran smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Incense, Vanilla and Brown sugar.
Is It Factor or Shafran better for summer or winter?
It Factor suits daytime wear; Shafran suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in It Factor and Shafran?
It Factor has top notes of Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Incense, Violet and Musk, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Brown sugar and Sandalwood. Shafran has top notes of Saffron, Plum, Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Leather, Caramel, Brown sugar and Cashmere Wood, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Amber and Gaiac Wood.
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