Fragrance comparison

Roberto Cavalli Oro vs Shozan Black

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 851 ratings analysed

Roberto Cavalli Oro

Roberto Cavalli

3.88839 votes

Rank #2,022 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Shozan Black

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

4.4212 votes

Rank #51,490 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Roberto Cavalli Oro
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Shozan Black
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Roberto Cavalli Oro2/4

Shozan Black2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Roberto Cavalli OroRoberto Cavalli

Shozan BlackPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 839 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

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

33%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

839 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityRoberto Cavalli Oro

SillageShozan Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

cinnamon77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

citrus56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderPepperIrisMagnoliaBergamotApple

Heart

CinnamonApricotPatchouliCedarFreesia

Base

AmberVanillaSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMusk

Top15 to 30 minutes

LitchiFreesiaWatery Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

MagnoliaPepperGinger

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodCedarWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesPepper, Magnolia, Cedar and Freesia. Durations are only published for Shozan Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex16

Women82

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,022

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews118

Overall rank#51,490

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRoberto Cavalli OroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roberto Cavalli Oro is a warm, spicy oriental fragrance that highlights a core of cinnamon and woody resins. It feels like a cozy staple for autumn and winter evenings, offering a comforting presence on the skin. The composition balances sharper top notes of pepper and coriander with a deep, balsamic base, creating a …

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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, Roberto Cavalli Oro or Shozan Black?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Roberto Cavalli Oro is rated 3.88/5 from 839 votes; Shozan Black is rated 4.42/5 from 12 votes. Choose Roberto Cavalli Oro for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. 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, Roberto Cavalli Oro or Shozan Black?

Roberto Cavalli Oro lasts longest (Roberto Cavalli Oro 75/100, Shozan Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roberto Cavalli Oro or Shozan Black?

Shozan Black projects furthest (Shozan Black 75/100, Roberto Cavalli Oro 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roberto Cavalli Oro and Shozan Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Magnolia, Cedar and Freesia.

Is Roberto Cavalli Oro or Shozan Black better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Roberto Cavalli Oro and Shozan Black?

Roberto Cavalli Oro has top notes of Coriander, Pepper, Iris and Magnolia, heart notes of Cinnamon, Apricot, Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. 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.