Silver Beach vs Shafran
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Silver Beach takes 3 of 4 categories.
Silver BeachChoose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
ShafranChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Silver Beach3/4
Shafran1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Silver Beach
- Sillage & projection
- Silver Beach
- Value for money
- Silver Beach
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Shafran
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Silver BeachYANIShafranNeesh PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
4.00/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 51%Had 2%Want 46%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
53%Love
20%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
13%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySilver Beach
SillageSilver Beach
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSilver BeachBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
smoky83%
vanilla65%
powdery48%
patchouli30%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
leather77%
sweet69%
smoky61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and smoky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
Balsamic NotesVanillaPatchouliNutmegTonka Bean
Heart2-4 hrs
Coconut BlossomLabdanumSaffron
Base6-10 hrs
Guaiac WoodCashmere WoodAmberMusk
Top
SaffronPlumCardamomNutmegMarigold
Heart
LeatherCaramelBrown sugarCashmere Wood
Base
IncenseVanillaAmberGaiac WoodPatchouliCypriol OilSandalwoodMoss
InformationalShared notesVanilla, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Saffron. Durations are only published for Silver Beach, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring60
Summer40
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring44
Summer44
Fall56
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#37,710
PerfumerNathalie Templer
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#23,464
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerShafranHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSilver Beach by YANI is a warm woody fragrance that subverts standard beach tropes. Instead of aquatic sea salt or coconut sunscreen, this scent captures the sun-baked mineral sands of Hengam Island at dusk. The opening pairs creamy vanilla and warm nutmeg with rich balsamic notes and earthy patchouli. As it settles, …
Reviews →Shafran by Neesh Perfumes opens with a sharp burst of red saffron, juicy plum, and crushed cardamom. The opening feels warm and dense, spiced heavily with nutmeg and marigold. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruitiness recedes, giving room to a dark heart of brown sugar, caramel, and smooth leather. As the scent se…
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, Silver Beach or Shafran?
Silver Beach takes 3 of 4 categories. Silver Beach is rated 5.00/5 from 6 votes; Shafran is rated 4.00/5 from 15 votes. Choose Silver Beach for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Shafran for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Silver Beach or Shafran?
Silver Beach lasts longest (Silver Beach 85/100, Shafran 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Silver Beach or Shafran?
Silver Beach projects furthest (Silver Beach 88/100, Shafran 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Silver Beach and Shafran smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and smoky accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Saffron.
Is Silver Beach or Shafran better for summer or winter?
Silver Beach suits day or night wear; Shafran suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Silver Beach and Shafran?
Silver Beach has top notes of Balsamic Notes, Vanilla, Patchouli and Nutmeg, heart notes of Coconut Blossom, Labdanum and Saffron, a base of Guaiac Wood, Cashmere Wood, Amber and Musk. Shafran has top notes of Saffron, Plum, Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Leather, Caramel, Brown sugar and Cashmere Wood, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Amber and Gaiac Wood.
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