Fragrance comparison

New Haarlem vs Unshakable

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 2,349 ratings analysed

4 wins

New Haarlem

Bond No 9

3.972,336 votes

Rank #1,895 CoffeeVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Unshakable

Zara

3.0013 votes

Rank #58,537 VanillaLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

New Haarlem takes 4 of 4 categories.

New Haarlem
Choose it for a coffee and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Unshakable
Choose it for a vanilla and lavender character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

New Haarlem4/4

Unshakable0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

New HaarlemBond No 9

UnshakableZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 2,336 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 32%Had 21%Want 47%

Category winnerNew HaarlemRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,071 votes

0%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

46%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNew Haarlem

SillageNew Haarlem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

coffee100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

lavender77%

woody69%

amber61%

vanilla100%

lavender88%

woody77%

powdery65%

aromatic53%

sweet42%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both vanilla, lavender and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotGreen Leaves

Heart

CoffeeCedar

Base

VanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

Top

Lavender

Heart

Cedar

Base

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cedar and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex46

Women9

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,895

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews64

Overall rank#58,537

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerNew HaarlemHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

New Haarlem opens with a sweet coffee accord wrapped in lavender, vanilla and warm spice, then settles into a creamy, woody amber base with patchouli underneath. It wears rich, cosy and slightly nostalgic, more cafe gourmand than sharp espresso. This suits cold weather best and usually feels more at home on relaxed ev…

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Zara Unshakable opens with a burst of aromatic lavender before settling into dry cedarwood and a sweet, powdery vanilla base. Designed as a woody aromatic cologne for men, it wears lightly on warm spring afternoons and casual weekend outings. The synthetic freshness feels familiar to fans of sporty mall fragrances.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, New Haarlem or Unshakable?

New Haarlem takes 4 of 4 categories. New Haarlem is rated 3.97/5 from 2,336 votes; Unshakable is rated 3.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose New Haarlem for a coffee and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Unshakable for a vanilla and lavender character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, New Haarlem or Unshakable?

New Haarlem lasts longest (New Haarlem 78/100, Unshakable 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, New Haarlem or Unshakable?

New Haarlem projects furthest (New Haarlem 69/100, Unshakable 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do New Haarlem and Unshakable smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, lavender and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cedar and Vanilla.

Is New Haarlem or Unshakable better for summer or winter?

Unshakable suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in New Haarlem and Unshakable?

New Haarlem has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Green Leaves, heart notes of Coffee and Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Amber. Unshakable has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Cedar, a base of Vanilla.