Fragrance comparison

Roaa vs Zanzibar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

Roaa

Rasasi

4.003 votes

Rank #63,029 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Zanzibar

Yachtsman

4.1422 votes

Rank #50,269 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zanzibar takes 2 of 3 categories.

Roaa
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Zanzibar
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Roaa1/3

Zanzibar2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RoaaRasasi

ZanzibarYachtsman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

4.14/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 27%Had 10%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

32%Love

59%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityZanzibar

SillageRoaa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody90%

citrus80%

floral70%

musky60%

powdery50%

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

cinnamon84%

amber77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesFloral Notes

Heart

Woodsy NotesAmber

Base

MuskResin

Top20-30 mins

JasmineCitrusesCucumber

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonNutmegCloveVanille

Base6-8+ hrs

ResinOlibanumTeak WoodVirginia CedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCitruses and Resin. Durations are only published for Zanzibar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,029

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,269

PerfumerJohn Verde

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZanzibarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roaa by Rasasi is an amber-forward floral perfume crafted for women who appreciate resinous warmth. The opening blends bright citrus notes with a soft bouquet, slowly transitioning into a grounded heart of woods and amber. It settles on the skin with a steady, lingering base of musk and resin, ideal for cooler evening…

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Zanzibar by Yachtsman kicks off with a refreshing splash of crisp cucumber, tart citruses, and sweet jasmine petals before shifting into a cozy spice market blend. That cool, watery opening quickly warms up as ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and aromatic clove take center stage alongside smooth vanilla. Grounded by dry Virgi…

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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, Roaa or Zanzibar?

Zanzibar takes 2 of 3 categories. Roaa is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Zanzibar is rated 4.14/5 from 22 votes. Choose Roaa for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Zanzibar for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Roaa or Zanzibar?

Zanzibar lasts longest (Zanzibar 60/100, Roaa 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roaa or Zanzibar?

Roaa projects furthest (Roaa 70/100, Zanzibar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roaa and Zanzibar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses and Resin.

Is Roaa or Zanzibar better for summer or winter?

Roaa suits evening wear; Zanzibar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Roaa and Zanzibar?

Roaa has top notes of Citruses and Floral Notes, heart notes of Woodsy Notes and Amber, a base of Musk and Resin. Zanzibar has top notes of Jasmine, Citruses and Cucumber, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove and Vanille, a base of Resin, Olibanum, Teak Wood and Virginia Cedar.