Fragrance comparison

Shozan Black vs Roberto Cavalli Oro

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 851 ratings analysed

Shozan Black

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

4.4212 votes

Rank #51,490 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Roberto Cavalli Oro

Roberto Cavalli

3.88839 votes

Rank #2,022 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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 Oro
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Shozan Black2/4

Roberto Cavalli Oro2/4

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

Shozan BlackPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Roberto Cavalli OroRoberto Cavalli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 2%Had 38%Want 60%

3.88/ 5 · 839 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

Category winnerShozan BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

33%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

839 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityRoberto Cavalli Oro

SillageShozan Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value61

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

citrus56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

cinnamon77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LitchiFreesiaWatery Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

MagnoliaPepperGinger

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodCedarWhite Musk

Top

CorianderPepperIrisMagnoliaBergamotApple

Heart

CinnamonApricotPatchouliCedarFreesia

Base

AmberVanillaSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Magnolia, Pepper and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Shozan Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring29

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men2

Unisex16

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,490

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,022

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews118

Category winnerRoberto Cavalli OroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Shozan Black or Roberto Cavalli Oro?

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

Which lasts longer, Shozan Black or Roberto Cavalli Oro?

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

Which projects more, Shozan Black or Roberto Cavalli Oro?

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

Do Shozan Black and Roberto Cavalli Oro smell similar?

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

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

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

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

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. 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.