Fragrance comparison

J.Crew No. 31 vs Shiraz

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 410 ratings analysed

J.Crew No. 31

Arquiste

3.7434 votes

Rank #53,150 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Shiraz

Natura

4.11376 votes

Rank #23,096 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shiraz takes 6 of 7 categories.

J.Crew No. 31
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Shiraz
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

J.Crew No. 311/7

Shiraz6/7

Ratings & consensus: Shiraz
Community sentiment: Shiraz
Longevity: Shiraz
Sillage & projection: Shiraz
Value for money: Shiraz
Versatility: J.Crew No. 31
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shiraz

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

J.Crew No. 31Arquiste

ShirazNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 55%

4.11/ 5 · 376 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerShirazRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

49%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

376 votes

Category winnerShirazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityShiraz

SillageShiraz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value69

Category winnerShirazBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose91%

patchouli83%

earthy74%

woody65%

sweet56%

warm spicy100%

woody88%

cinnamon77%

fruity65%

fresh spicy53%

aromatic42%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VermouthEau de vie

Heart

PlumBulgarian Rose

Base

PatchouliOakmoss

Top

PlumFrench labdanumPeachCassisSageMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonCloveNutmegCardamomRoseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVirginia CedarVanilleOakmoss

InformationalShared notesPlum, Bulgarian Rose, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night60

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJ.Crew No. 31Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men7

Unisex42

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,150

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux, Yann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,096

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerShirazHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

J.Crew No. 31 opens with a sharp flash of red vermouth and distilled eau de vie, giving the first spray an intoxicating cocktail brightness. Within ten minutes, dark plum and velvety Bulgarian rose take over the heart, shifting the aroma into a rich fruity chypre. As the liquor sharpness softens, patchouli and damp oa…

Reviews →

Shiraz is a warm spicy, fruity chypre with a rich plum and peach opening, a clove and cinnamon heart, and a woody mossy base. It reads classic rather than airy, with spice, fruit, and oakmoss all clearly present. On skin, it usually feels fuller and more textured than modern fruity florals. The profile may suit someon…

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, J.Crew No. 31 or Shiraz?

Shiraz takes 6 of 7 categories. J.Crew No. 31 is rated 3.74/5 from 34 votes; Shiraz is rated 4.11/5 from 376 votes. Choose J.Crew No. 31 for a fruity and rose character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Shiraz for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, J.Crew No. 31 or Shiraz?

Shiraz lasts longest (Shiraz 74/100, J.Crew No. 31 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J.Crew No. 31 or Shiraz?

Shiraz projects furthest (Shiraz 69/100, J.Crew No. 31 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J.Crew No. 31 and Shiraz smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Plum, Bulgarian Rose, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

Is J.Crew No. 31 or Shiraz better for summer or winter?

For summer, J.Crew No. 31 is the stronger pick. For winter, Shiraz is the stronger pick. J.Crew No. 31 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J.Crew No. 31 and Shiraz?

J.Crew No. 31 has top notes of Vermouth and Eau de vie, heart notes of Plum and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Patchouli and Oakmoss. Shiraz has top notes of Plum, French labdanum, Peach and Cassis, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Vanille.