Fragrance comparison

Phoenix vs Stormy Day

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 145 ratings analysed

4 wins

Phoenix

Superz.

3.8777 votes

Rank #12,033 PowderyWoody

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Stormy Day

Zara

3.6268 votes

Rank #15,501 VioletPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Phoenix takes 4 of 7 categories.

Phoenix
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Stormy Day
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Phoenix4/7

Stormy Day3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PhoenixSuperz.

Stormy DayZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 35%Had 15%Want 50%

3.62/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 48%Had 18%Want 34%

Category winnerPhoenixRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

22%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

9%Hate

64 votes

18%Love

50%Like

24%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerStormy DayMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPhoenix

SillagePhoenix

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value79

Category winnerStormy DayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

violet84%

warm spicy77%

iris69%

smoky61%

violet100%

powdery88%

cacao77%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy53%

floral42%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both powdery, violet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IrisVioletSandalowoodSmokeCorianderLeatherBlack PepperPowdery NotesCacaoCinnamonCedarEarthy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

VioletCacaoBlack Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesViolet, Black Pepper and Cacao. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer47

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer53

Fall75

Winter22

Day100

Night64

Category winnerStormy DayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex6

Women9

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,033

PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#15,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerPhoenixHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phoenix by Superz. centers on a blend of iris, violet, and leather. It offers a woody, powdery profile suited for office settings or evening dates. Launched in 2021, this fragrance performs best during cooler weather, providing a distinct, earthy quality on the skin that develops slowly over several hours throughout t…

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Stormy Day by Zara is a straightforward aromatic-spicy blend centered on violet, cacao, and black pepper. It leans into a powdery sweetness that feels approachable for daily wear. While it captures a fresh, modern aesthetic, the performance often sits in the moderate range, making it a reliable choice for casual sprin…

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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, Phoenix or Stormy Day?

Phoenix takes 4 of 7 categories. Phoenix is rated 3.87/5 from 77 votes; Stormy Day is rated 3.62/5 from 68 votes. Choose Phoenix for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Stormy Day for a violet and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Phoenix or Stormy Day?

Phoenix lasts longest (Phoenix 73/100, Stormy Day 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Phoenix or Stormy Day?

Phoenix projects furthest (Phoenix 67/100, Stormy Day 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Phoenix and Stormy Day smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Violet, Black Pepper and Cacao.

Is Phoenix or Stormy Day better for summer or winter?

For summer, Stormy Day is the stronger pick. For winter, Phoenix is the stronger pick. Stormy Day suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.