Fragrance comparison

Miracle vs Shozan Black

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 14,814 ratings analysed

Miracle

Lancôme

3.7814,802 votes

Rank #1,965 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Shozan Black

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

4.4212 votes

Rank #51,490 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Miracle
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Shozan Black
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Miracle2/4

Shozan Black2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MiracleLancôme

Shozan BlackPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 14,802 votes

Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%

4.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 2%Had 38%Want 60%

Category winnerShozan BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

14,316 votes

42%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMiracle

SillageShozan Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

fruity70%

fresh60%

tropical50%

floral100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

citrus56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both floral, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LitchiFreesia

Heart

MagnoliaPepperGingerMandarin OrangeJasmine

Base

MuskAmber

Top15 to 30 minutes

LitchiFreesiaWatery Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

MagnoliaPepperGinger

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodCedarWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Freesia, Magnolia and Pepper. Durations are only published for Shozan Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex2

Women97

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,965

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Christian Dussoulier, Harry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews323

Overall rank#51,490

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMiracleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Miracle opens bright and lively, with lychee, freesia and a noticeable ginger-pepper lift that keeps the floral heart feeling airy rather than sugary. It reads clean, pink, fresh and polished. On skin, it usually settles into soft jasmine, musk and amber with a crisp shampoo-like finish. It suits daytime wear especial…

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Shozan Black by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a floral woody musk fragrance built on an airy, crisp contrast. It opens with juicy litchi fruit, delicate freesia, and refreshing watery notes that feel clean and dewy. As the top notes settle, a distinct spicy core emerges through sharp pepper and warm ginger alongside …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Miracle or Shozan Black?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Miracle is rated 3.78/5 from 14,802 votes; Shozan Black is rated 4.42/5 from 12 votes. Choose Miracle for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Shozan Black for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Miracle or Shozan Black?

Miracle lasts longest (Miracle 64/100, Shozan Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Miracle or Shozan Black?

Shozan Black projects furthest (Shozan Black 75/100, Miracle 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Miracle and Shozan Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Litchi, Freesia, Magnolia and Pepper.

Is Miracle or Shozan Black better for summer or winter?

Shozan Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Miracle and Shozan Black?

Miracle has top notes of Litchi and Freesia, heart notes of Magnolia, Pepper, Ginger and Mandarin Orange, a base of Musk and Amber. Shozan Black has top notes of Litchi, Freesia and Watery Notes, heart notes of Magnolia, Pepper and Ginger, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and White Musk.