Fragrance comparison

Shades vs Zara W/END till 3:00 AM

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 630 ratings analysed

Shades

Armaf

3.89128 votes

Rank #8,341 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Zara W/END till 3:00 AM

Zara

4.07502 votes

Rank #2,364 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zara W/END till 3:00 AM takes 6 of 7 categories.

Shades
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Zara W/END till 3:00 AM
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Shades1/7

Zara W/END till 3:00 AM6/7

Ratings & consensus: Zara W/END till 3:00 AM
Community sentiment: Zara W/END till 3:00 AM
Longevity: Zara W/END till 3:00 AM
Sillage & projection: Shades
Value for money: Zara W/END till 3:00 AM
Versatility: Zara W/END till 3:00 AM
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zara W/END till 3:00 AM

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShadesArmaf

Zara W/END till 3:00 AMZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 502 votes

Have 67%Had 21%Want 12%

Category winnerZara W/END till 3:00 AMRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

55%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

128 votes

31%Love

52%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

502 votes

Category winnerZara W/END till 3:00 AMMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityZara W/END till 3:00 AM

SillageShades

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value84

Category winnerZara W/END till 3:00 AMBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

lavender84%

tropical77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafBergamotPineapplePlumLimeCardamom

Heart

Cedar NeedlesRosemaryGeraniumJasmineSage

Base

CedarSandalwoodAmbergrisWhite MuskPatchouli

Top

PineappleBergamot

Heart

LavenderViolet Leaf

Base

Cedar

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Bergamot, Pineapple and Cedar. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer92

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Category winnerZara W/END till 3:00 AMMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex13

Women4

Men87

Unisex12

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,341

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#2,364

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews75

Category winnerZara W/END till 3:00 AMHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Shades opens with a sharp burst of lime and bergamot, combined with a green streak of violet leaf and a sweet touch of pineapple. This initial citrus blast quickly transitions into a classic clean aftershave vibe. The heart reveals herbal sage and geranium, which add a dry, masculine texture. On the skin, the d…

Reviews →

Zara W/END till 3:00 AM launches with an immediate spray of tart pineapple and citrusy bergamot. The top notes lean juicy and sweet before shifting into a clean heart of floral lavender and crisp violet leaf. A dry cedar base anchors the finish, keeping the fresh fruitiness grounded as it warms on skin. Designed as a…

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, Shades or Zara W/END till 3:00 AM?

Zara W/END till 3:00 AM takes 6 of 7 categories. Shades is rated 3.89/5 from 128 votes; Zara W/END till 3:00 AM is rated 4.07/5 from 502 votes. Choose Shades for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Zara W/END till 3:00 AM for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Shades or Zara W/END till 3:00 AM?

They last about the same: Zara W/END till 3:00 AM 61/100, Shades 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Shades or Zara W/END till 3:00 AM?

Shades projects furthest (Shades 63/100, Zara W/END till 3:00 AM 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shades and Zara W/END till 3:00 AM smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Pineapple and Cedar.

Is Shades or Zara W/END till 3:00 AM better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zara W/END till 3:00 AM is the stronger pick. For winter, Shades is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shades and Zara W/END till 3:00 AM?

Shades has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Pineapple and Plum, heart notes of Cedar Needles, Rosemary, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Ambergris and White Musk. Zara W/END till 3:00 AM has top notes of Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Violet Leaf, a base of Cedar.