Fragrance comparison

Songs of Terra vs Surfing Mavericks

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

4 wins

Songs of Terra

Castanez Parfums

4.3225 votes

Rank #29,486 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Surfing Mavericks

Zara

3.7919 votes

Rank #39,353 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Songs of Terra takes 4 of 5 categories.

Songs of Terra
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Surfing Mavericks
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Songs of Terra4/5

Surfing Mavericks1/5

Ratings & consensus: Songs of Terra
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Songs of Terra
Sillage & projection: Songs of Terra
Value for money: Surfing Mavericks
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Songs of Terra

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Songs of TerraCastanez Parfums

Surfing MavericksZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 47%Had 7%Want 46%

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 56%Had 12%Want 32%

Category winnerSongs of TerraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

32%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySongs of Terra

SillageSongs of Terra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value88

Category winnerSurfing MavericksBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

fresh spicy86%

fresh72%

ozonic58%

powdery44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

Blood OrangeGrapefruitBlack Pepper

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderelemiGinger

Base6-8 hrs

OlibanumWhite MuskCedarSandalCedar LeavesPink PepperTobaccoOakmoss

Top

Ginger

Heart

Ozonic notes

Base

Sandal

InformationalShared notesGinger and Sandal. Durations are only published for Songs of Terra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall61

Winter22

Day100

Night43

Spring73

Summer100

Fall9

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex50

Women4

Casual 37%Work 31%Date 19%Party 12%

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,486

PerfumerCecilia Castañeda, José Nuñez

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,353

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSongs of TerraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Songs of Terra by Castanez Parfums is a crisp, earthy aromatic fougere built around bright citrus and grounding woods. The opening splashes cool blood orange and bitter grapefruit over crushed black pepper, creating an energizing wake-up call for early mornings. As the tart fruit softens, fresh lavender and zesty ging…

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Zara Surfing Mavericks opens with a sharp kick of fresh ginger paired with a quiet touch of crisp apple. The scent quickly settles into a light ocean spray feel as synthetic ozonic notes spread across the skin. Sandalwood forms the dry base, providing a clean woody anchor that keeps the fresh spices from turning sharp…

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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, Songs of Terra or Surfing Mavericks?

Songs of Terra takes 4 of 5 categories. Songs of Terra is rated 4.32/5 from 25 votes; Surfing Mavericks is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Songs of Terra for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Surfing Mavericks for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Songs of Terra or Surfing Mavericks?

Songs of Terra lasts longest (Songs of Terra 68/100, Surfing Mavericks 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Songs of Terra or Surfing Mavericks?

Songs of Terra projects furthest (Songs of Terra 65/100, Surfing Mavericks 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Songs of Terra and Surfing Mavericks smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger and Sandal.

Is Songs of Terra or Surfing Mavericks better for summer or winter?

Songs of Terra suits daytime wear; Surfing Mavericks suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Songs of Terra and Surfing Mavericks?

Songs of Terra has top notes of Blood Orange, Grapefruit and Black Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, elemi and Ginger, a base of Olibanum, White Musk, Cedar and Sandal. Surfing Mavericks has top notes of Ginger, heart notes of Ozonic notes, a base of Sandal.