Shozan Black vs Zara White
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shozan Black takes 3 of 4 categories.
Shozan BlackChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Zara WhiteChoose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Shozan Black3/4
Zara White1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Shozan Black
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Shozan Black
- Sillage & projection
- Shozan Black
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zara White
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Shozan BlackPrincesse Marina De BourbonZara WhiteZaraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.42/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 2%Had 38%Want 60%
4.03/ 5 · 352 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerShozan BlackRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
58%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
26%Love
59%Like
8%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
352 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShozan Black
SillageShozan Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
woody91%
fresh spicy83%
warm spicy74%
powdery65%
citrus56%
floral100%
fresh spicy92%
musky84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
white floral61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
LitchiFreesiaWatery Notes
Heart2 to 3 hours
MagnoliaPepperGinger
Base3 to 5 hours
SandalwoodCedarWhite Musk
Top
LitchiPepperGinger
Heart
FreesiaMagnoliaJasmine
Base
MuskAmber
InformationalShared notesLitchi, Freesia, Magnolia and Pepper. Durations are only published for Shozan Black, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter24
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#51,490
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#8,471
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerZara WhiteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotShozan 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 …
Reviews →Zara White opens with a sharp burst of fresh ginger and crisp litchi, quickly settling into a clean, dew-kissed bouquet of freesia and jasmine. A powdery musk base emerges on the skin, mimicking the nostalgic aroma of classic, unfragranced laundry soap. It is an easy, low-cost option for spring days when you want to s…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Shozan Black or Zara White?
Shozan Black takes 3 of 4 categories. Shozan Black is rated 4.42/5 from 12 votes; Zara White is rated 4.03/5 from 352 votes. Choose Shozan Black for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Zara White for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Shozan Black or Zara White?
Shozan Black lasts longest (Shozan Black 60/100, Zara White 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Shozan Black or Zara White?
Shozan Black projects furthest (Shozan Black 75/100, Zara White 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Shozan Black and Zara White smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Litchi, Freesia, Magnolia and Pepper.
Is Shozan Black or Zara White 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 Zara White?
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. Zara White has top notes of Litchi, Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Freesia, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber.
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