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Narjesi vs Zafferano

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

Updated 138 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narjesi takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Narjesi

    Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

  • Zafferano

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Narjesi5/7
Zafferano2/7
Ratings & consensus
Narjesi
Community sentiment
Narjesi
Longevity
Narjesi
Sillage & projection
Narjesi
Value for money
Zafferano
Versatility
Zafferano
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Narjesi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
NarjesiThe Spirit of Dubai
ZafferanoProfumo di Firenze
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.44/ 5 · 107 votes
Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%
3.97/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%
Category winnerNarjesiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
68%Love
16%Like
9%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

107 votes

32%Love
42%Like
16%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNarjesiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity87
〰 Sillage79
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityNarjesi

SillageNarjesi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value19
¤ Price value67
Category winnerZafferanoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
musky77%
animalic69%
smoky61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
powdery77%
oud69%
metallic61%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
RoseTurkish RoseBulgarian RoseMay RosePink PepperSpicesAldehydeselemi
Heart
Taif RoseGingerPatchouliCorianderBenzoinVetiverChamomileHoney
Base
CivetIncenseAnimal notesCastoreumAmberSpun SugarLeatherMoss
Top15 to 45 minutes
SaffronTurkish Rose
Heart2 to 4 hours
VanillaAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedar
Base4 to 8 hours
SandalwoodAmberPatchouliWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Patchouli and Amber. Durations are only published for Zafferano, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter92
Day–
Night–
Spring25
Summer17
Fall92
Winter100
Day60
Night100
Category winnerZafferanoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men22
Unisex46
Women32
Men20
Unisex53
Women27
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,384

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,468

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerNarjesiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Narjesi opens with a dense rush of Taif rose, saffron, and bitter coffee before settling into a deep heart of agarwood and spicy patchouli. The floral top is heavy and opulent, packed with multiple rose extractions that dominate the early hours on skin. As the fragrance warms during cold winter evenings, base notes o…

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Zafferano by Profumo di Firenze is a warm spicy oriental fragrance built around an authentic Italian saffron note. It opens with sharp, dry saffron and a delicate touch of Turkish rose that feels crisp rather than overly sweet. As the top notes settle, the scent deepens into a woody heart of cedar, cypriol oil, and sm…

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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, Narjesi or Zafferano?

Narjesi takes 5 of 7 categories. Narjesi is rated 4.44/5 from 107 votes; Zafferano is rated 3.97/5 from 31 votes. Choose Narjesi for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Zafferano for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Narjesi or Zafferano?

Narjesi lasts longest (Narjesi 87/100, Zafferano 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narjesi or Zafferano?

Narjesi projects furthest (Narjesi 79/100, Zafferano 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narjesi and Zafferano smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Patchouli and Amber.

Is Narjesi or Zafferano better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zafferano is the stronger pick. For winter, Zafferano is the stronger pick. Zafferano suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narjesi and Zafferano?

Narjesi has top notes of Rose, Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose and May Rose, heart notes of Taif Rose, Ginger, Patchouli and Coriander, a base of Civet, Incense, Animal notes and Castoreum. Zafferano has top notes of Saffron and Turkish Rose, heart notes of Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Patchouli and White Musk.

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