Fragrance comparison

Shiraz vs Sofia

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 478 ratings analysed

6 wins

Shiraz

Natura

4.11376 votes

Rank #23,096 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Sofia

Detaille

3.77102 votes

Rank #25,774 VanillaPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shiraz takes 6 of 7 categories.

Shiraz
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Sofia
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Shiraz6/7

Sofia1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShirazNatura

SofiaDetaille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 376 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

3.77/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 38%

Category winnerShirazRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

376 votes

20%Love

58%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

102 votes

Category winnerShirazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityShiraz

SillageShiraz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value63

Category winnerShirazBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody88%

cinnamon77%

fruity65%

fresh spicy53%

aromatic42%

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumFrench labdanumPeachCassisSageMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonCloveNutmegCardamomRoseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVirginia CedarVanilleOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

TamarindCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliVanille

InformationalShared notesCassis, Jasmine, Patchouli and Vanille. Durations are only published for Sofia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring74

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night73

Category winnerSofiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex42

Women50

Men3

Unisex28

Women69

Work 33%Casual 29%Date 26%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,096

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#25,774

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerShirazHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shiraz is a warm spicy, fruity chypre with a rich plum and peach opening, a clove and cinnamon heart, and a woody mossy base. It reads classic rather than airy, with spice, fruit, and oakmoss all clearly present. On skin, it usually feels fuller and more textured than modern fruity florals. The profile may suit someon…

Reviews →

Detaille Sofia presents an unusual spin on classic French perfumery. The first spray releases a pungent kick of tangy tamarind and bitter green cassis buds. Give it two minutes. The sharpness smooths out quickly as almond-toned heliotrope and soft jasmine emerge across the heart. Grounding the base is an earthy patcho…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Shiraz or Sofia?

Shiraz takes 6 of 7 categories. Shiraz is rated 4.11/5 from 376 votes; Sofia is rated 3.77/5 from 102 votes. Choose Shiraz for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Sofia for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shiraz or Sofia?

Shiraz lasts longest (Shiraz 74/100, Sofia 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shiraz or Sofia?

Shiraz projects furthest (Shiraz 69/100, Sofia 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shiraz and Sofia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cassis, Jasmine, Patchouli and Vanille.

Is Shiraz or Sofia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sofia is the stronger pick. For winter, Shiraz is the stronger pick. Sofia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shiraz and Sofia?

Shiraz has top notes of Plum, French labdanum, Peach and Cassis, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Vanille. Sofia has top notes of Tamarind and Cassis, heart notes of Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Vanille.