Fragrance comparison

Shiraz vs ZirYab

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 422 ratings analysed

6 wins

Shiraz

Natura

4.11376 votes

Rank #22,429 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

ZirYab

Ricardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor

3.4346 votes

Rank #27,409 CitrusAmber

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.
ZirYab
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Shiraz6/7

ZirYab1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShirazNatura

ZirYabRicardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 376 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

3.43/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 52%Had 10%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

46%Love

15%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

26%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerShirazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityShiraz

SillageShiraz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value26

Category winnerShirazBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody88%

cinnamon77%

fruity65%

fresh spicy53%

aromatic42%

citrus100%

amber91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

cinnamon65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and cinnamon

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeCinnamonPetitgrainMace

Heart

JasmineClovesNutmegPatchouliOakmoss

Base

AmbergrisAmberwoodCypress

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring90

Summer70

Fall100

Winter65

Day100

Night74

Category winnerZirYabMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex42

Women50

Men38

Unisex34

Women28

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,429

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#27,409

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews3

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 →

ZirYab by Ricardo Ramos is a woody chypre that blends sharp petitgrain and mandarin with the grounding warmth of clove, nutmeg, and patchouli. Designed to honor the historic Andalusian musician, it presents a sophisticated profile that bridges Mediterranean freshness with deeper, resinous tones. This fragrance offers …

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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 ZirYab?

Shiraz takes 6 of 7 categories. Shiraz is rated 4.11/5 from 376 votes; ZirYab is rated 3.43/5 from 46 votes. Choose Shiraz for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose ZirYab for a citrus and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shiraz or ZirYab?

Shiraz lasts longest (Shiraz 74/100, ZirYab 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shiraz or ZirYab?

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

Do Shiraz and ZirYab smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Jasmine.

Is Shiraz or ZirYab better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Shiraz and ZirYab?

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. ZirYab has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon, Petitgrain and Mace, heart notes of Jasmine, Cloves, Nutmeg and Patchouli, a base of Ambergris, Amberwood and Cypress.