Fragrance comparison

Najma Capella vs Shafran

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

Najma Capella

Risala

3.5010 votes

Rank #65,108 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Shafran

Neesh Perfumes

4.0015 votes

Rank #23,302 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shafran takes 4 of 5 categories.

Najma Capella
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Shafran
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Najma Capella1/5

Shafran4/5

Ratings & consensus: Shafran
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shafran
Sillage & projection: Shafran
Value for money: Najma Capella
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

Najma CapellaRisala

ShafranNeesh Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 45%Had 5%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 51%Had 2%Want 46%

Category winnerShafranRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShafran

SillageShafran

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value46

Category winnerNajma CapellaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

leather77%

sweet69%

smoky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeavesYlang YlangPearMarshmallow

Heart

JasmineBubble GumLabdanumJellybeanCaramel

Base

VetiverPatchouliCashmere WoodSandalwoodTonkaSugar

Top

SaffronPlumCardamomNutmegMarigold

Heart

LeatherCaramelBrown sugarCashmere Wood

Base

IncenseVanillaAmberGaiac WoodPatchouliCypriol OilSandalwoodMoss

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer83

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring44

Summer44

Fall56

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men33

Unisex60

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,108

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,302

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerShafranHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Najma Capella is a sweet, woody gourmand with a playful candy tone over a darker base of patchouli, tonka, sandalwood and cashmere wood. Pear, marshmallow and bubble gum give it a sugary first impression, while the dry-down looks warmer, earthier and more resinous. It reads clearly feminine and may suit shoppers who l…

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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…

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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, Najma Capella or Shafran?

Shafran takes 4 of 5 categories. Najma Capella is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes; Shafran is rated 4.00/5 from 15 votes. Choose Najma Capella for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Shafran for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Najma Capella or Shafran?

Shafran lasts longest (Shafran 73/100, Najma Capella 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Najma Capella or Shafran?

Shafran projects furthest (Shafran 64/100, Najma Capella 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Najma Capella and Shafran smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Caramel, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood.

Is Najma Capella or Shafran better for summer or winter?

Najma Capella suits day or night wear; Shafran suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Najma Capella and Shafran?

Najma Capella has top notes of Violet Leaves, Ylang Ylang, Pear and Marshmallow, heart notes of Jasmine, Bubble Gum, Labdanum and Jellybean, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood 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.