Fragrance comparison

Sofia vs Shiraz

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 478 ratings analysed

Sofia

Detaille

3.77102 votes

Rank #25,774 VanillaPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Shiraz

Natura

4.11376 votes

Rank #23,096 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shiraz takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Sofia1/7

Shiraz6/7

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

SofiaDetaille

ShirazNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 38%

4.11/ 5 · 376 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerShirazRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

58%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

102 votes

49%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

376 votes

Category winnerShirazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityShiraz

SillageShiraz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value69

Category winnerShirazBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

woody88%

cinnamon77%

fruity65%

fresh spicy53%

aromatic42%

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

Top15-30 mins

TamarindCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliVanille

Top

PlumFrench labdanumPeachCassisSageMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonCloveNutmegCardamomRoseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVirginia CedarVanilleOakmoss

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

Spring74

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night73

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSofiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex28

Women69

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

Men7

Unisex42

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,774

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#23,096

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerShirazHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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…

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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, Sofia or Shiraz?

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

Which lasts longer, Sofia or Shiraz?

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

Which projects more, Sofia or Shiraz?

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

Do Sofia and Shiraz 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 Sofia or Shiraz 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 Sofia and Shiraz?

Sofia has top notes of Tamarind and Cassis, heart notes of Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Vanille. 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.