Fragrance comparison

Puposhka vs Shozan Black

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 60 ratings analysed

3 wins

Puposhka

Pupa

4.0248 votes

Rank #19,350 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Shozan Black

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

4.4212 votes

Rank #51,490 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Puposhka takes 3 of 5 categories.

Puposhka
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Shozan Black
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Puposhka3/5

Shozan Black2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PuposhkaPupa

Shozan BlackPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 13%Had 14%Want 73%

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

35%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

48 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityPuposhka

SillageShozan Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

woody69%

chocolate61%

floral100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

citrus56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Black CurrantOrangeMandarin OrangeGrapefruitMelonLitchiLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseMagnoliaFreesia

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaDark ChocolateSandalwoodMuskAmberCedar

Top15 to 30 minutes

LitchiFreesiaWatery Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

MagnoliaPepperGinger

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodCedarWhite Musk

Category winnerPuposhkaLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer31

Fall85

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex0

Women82

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#51,490

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPuposhkaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puposhka by Pupa is an unexpected treat for lovers of playful, sweet fragrances. The scent kicks off with an energetic flash of juicy mandarin orange, tart black currant, and crisp grapefruit. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol mist lifts, dewy magnolia and freesia petals step in to soften the fruity punch…

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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, Puposhka or Shozan Black?

Puposhka takes 3 of 5 categories. Puposhka is rated 4.02/5 from 48 votes; Shozan Black is rated 4.42/5 from 12 votes. Choose Puposhka for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. 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, Puposhka or Shozan Black?

Puposhka lasts longest (Puposhka 65/100, Shozan Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Puposhka or Shozan Black?

Shozan Black projects furthest (Shozan Black 75/100, Puposhka 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Puposhka and Shozan Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Litchi, Magnolia, Freesia and Sandalwood.

Is Puposhka or Shozan Black better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Puposhka and Shozan Black?

Puposhka has top notes of Black Currant, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Sandalwood and Musk. 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.