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Soothing Zephyr vs 10 O'Clock

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

Updated 55 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

10 O'Clock takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Soothing Zephyr

    Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • 10 O'Clock

    Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Soothing Zephyr2/5
10 O'Clock3/5
Ratings & consensus
10 O'Clock
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
10 O'Clock
Sillage & projection
10 O'Clock
Value for money
Soothing Zephyr
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Soothing Zephyr

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Soothing ZephyrPARIS CORNER
10 O'ClockIl Profumiere
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.79/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 49%Had 7%Want 44%
4.46/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 14%Had 5%Want 81%
Category winner10 O'ClockRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
29%Love
40%Like
19%Ok
5%Dislike
7%Hate

42 votes

69%Love
15%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate87
Category winners

Longevity10 O'Clock

Sillage10 O'Clock

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value90
¤ Price value65
Category winnerSoothing ZephyrBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
musky100%
amber92%
woody84%
white floral77%
powdery69%
mossy61%
woody100%
rose91%
warm spicy83%
powdery74%
leather65%
amber56%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
Jasmine
Heart1 to 2 hours
Tonka BeanAmber
Base3 to 4 hours
MuskPrecious WoodsOakmoss
Top
Damask RoseSpicy NotesRaspberryBlack CurrantPepper
Heart
SandalwoodPatchouliIncenseVanillaCedar
Base
LeatherPrecious WoodsAmberResinsOakmoss
InformationalShared notesAmber, Precious Woods and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Soothing Zephyr, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer79
Fall84
Winter53
Day100
Night63
Spring60
Summer40
Fall80
Winter100
Day25
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men12
Unisex81
Women8
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,615

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#42,745

PerfumerMassimiliano Torti

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSoothing ZephyrHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Soothing Zephyr by Paris Corner presents a crisp, clean take on oriental floral styling. The scent opens with a brisk jasmine that carries a cool, almost metallic freshness rather than heavy floral sweetness. As the initial brightness settles, warm amber and tonka bean introduce a gentle sweetness that balances the fl…

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10 O'Clock by Il Profumiere is a woody rose with a dark fruit and spice opening. Raspberry and black currant give a jammy tint over peppery, Damask rose, then the scent turns smokier and creamier as incense, sandalwood and vanilla move in. In the dry down it leans warm and textured, with leather, amber, resins and oak…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Soothing Zephyr or 10 O'Clock?

10 O'Clock takes 3 of 5 categories. Soothing Zephyr is rated 3.79/5 from 42 votes; 10 O'Clock is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes. Choose Soothing Zephyr for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 10 O'Clock for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Soothing Zephyr or 10 O'Clock?

10 O'Clock lasts longest (10 O'Clock 83/100, Soothing Zephyr 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Soothing Zephyr or 10 O'Clock?

10 O'Clock projects furthest (10 O'Clock 72/100, Soothing Zephyr 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Soothing Zephyr and 10 O'Clock smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Amber, Precious Woods and Oakmoss.

Is Soothing Zephyr or 10 O'Clock better for summer or winter?

Soothing Zephyr suits daytime wear; 10 O'Clock suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Soothing Zephyr and 10 O'Clock?

Soothing Zephyr has top notes of Jasmine, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Amber, a base of Musk, Precious Woods and Oakmoss. 10 O'Clock has top notes of Damask Rose, Spicy Notes, Raspberry and Black Currant, heart notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Incense and Vanilla, a base of Leather, Precious Woods, Amber and Resins.

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