Fragrance comparison

Lady Danger vs Zuac

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 278 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lady Danger

MAC

3.50270 votes

Rank #12,624 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Zuac

Aman

4.008 votes

Rank #58,920 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lady Danger takes 4 of 4 categories.

Lady Danger
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Zuac
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Lady Danger4/4

Zuac0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lady DangerMAC

ZuacAman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 270 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

46%Like

7%Ok

26%Dislike

3%Hate

270 votes

38%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLady Danger

SillageLady Danger

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLady DangerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

patchouli84%

amber77%

cherry69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

patchouli77%

earthy69%

smoky61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, patchouli and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sour CherryTangerine

Heart

Black AmberTyger LilyJasmine

Base

PatchouliSaffron

Top

Pink PepperTangerine

Heart

Bay LeafClovesSaffron

Base

IncensePatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Patchouli and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring34

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex44

Women51

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,624

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#58,920

PerfumerJacques Chabert

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLady DangerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MAC Lady Danger opens with a tart burst of sour cherry and bright tangerine before settling into dark black amber and earthy patchouli. Designed to match the famous crimson lipstick, it brings a warm spicy edge that shines during chilly autumn evenings and late night gatherings. It offers a punchy alternative for thos…

Reviews →

Zuac by Aman is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Zuac was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Chabert. Top notes are Pink Pepper and Tangerine; middle notes are Bay Leaf, Cloves and Saffron; base notes are Incense, Patchouli and Vetiver.

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, Lady Danger or Zuac?

Lady Danger takes 4 of 4 categories. Lady Danger is rated 3.50/5 from 270 votes; Zuac is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Lady Danger for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Zuac for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lady Danger or Zuac?

Lady Danger lasts longest (Lady Danger 56/100, Zuac 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lady Danger or Zuac?

Lady Danger projects furthest (Lady Danger 62/100, Zuac 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lady Danger and Zuac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, patchouli and amber accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Patchouli and Saffron.

Is Lady Danger or Zuac better for summer or winter?

Zuac suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lady Danger and Zuac?

Lady Danger has top notes of Sour Cherry and Tangerine, heart notes of Black Amber, Tyger Lily and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Saffron. Zuac has top notes of Pink Pepper and Tangerine, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Cloves and Saffron, a base of Incense, Patchouli and Vetiver.