Fragrance comparison

Royal Softness vs Excentric

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

Royal Softness

Zara

3.5721 votes

Rank #43,761 AmberMusky

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57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Excentric

Mahogany

4.6035 votes

Rank #29,289 AmberWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Excentric takes 4 of 5 categories.

Royal Softness
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Excentric
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Royal Softness1/5

Excentric4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Royal SoftnessZara

ExcentricMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 73%

4.60/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 46%Had 9%Want 45%

Category winnerExcentricRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

29%Like

19%Ok

19%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

69%Love

23%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityExcentric

SillageExcentric

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value55

Category winnerRoyal SoftnessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky83%

citrus65%

fresh spicy48%

white floral30%

amber100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

musky77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both amber, musky and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Lily-of-the-Valley

Base

Ambroxan

Top

Mandarin OrangePearBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineCassisLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaAmberMuskBenzoinAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ambroxan. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter67

Day100

Night17

Spring47

Summer35

Fall94

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex56

Women44

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#29,289

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerExcentricHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Royal Softness opens with a crisp burst of bergamot that quickly transforms into a soft, creamy citrus profile on the skin. A quiet heart of lily-of-the-valley lingers beneath the surface, adding a delicate green floral touch without overpowering the blend. As it settles, synthetic ambroxan takes over the base, p…

Reviews →

Mahogany's Excentric is a sweet floral fragrance built around orange blossom, fresh pear, and a warm amber base. It offers an easygoing, youthful option for daily wear, appealing to fans of contemporary sweet designer blends. The warm base keeps it stable, making it a reliable casual choice for cooler days or evenings.

Reviews →

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, Royal Softness or Excentric?

Excentric takes 4 of 5 categories. Royal Softness is rated 3.57/5 from 21 votes; Excentric is rated 4.60/5 from 35 votes. Choose Royal Softness for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Excentric for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Royal Softness or Excentric?

Excentric lasts longest (Excentric 78/100, Royal Softness 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Royal Softness or Excentric?

Excentric projects furthest (Excentric 66/100, Royal Softness 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Royal Softness and Excentric smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, musky and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ambroxan.

Is Royal Softness or Excentric better for summer or winter?

Royal Softness suits daytime wear; Excentric suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Royal Softness and Excentric?

Royal Softness has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Ambroxan. Excentric has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Cassis and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Benzoin.