Fragrance comparison

Stormy Day vs Fannan

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 90 ratings analysed

Stormy Day

Zara

3.6268 votes

Rank #15,501 VioletPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Fannan

Sawalef

4.0522 votes

Rank #47,547 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fannan takes 3 of 5 categories.

Stormy Day
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fannan
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Stormy Day2/5

Fannan3/5

Ratings & consensus: Fannan
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fannan
Sillage & projection: Fannan
Value for money: Stormy Day
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Stormy Day

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Stormy DayZara

FannanSawalef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 48%Had 18%Want 34%

4.05/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

Category winnerFannanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

50%Like

24%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

50 votes

55%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFannan

SillageFannan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value63

Category winnerStormy DayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

powdery88%

cacao77%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy53%

floral42%

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

amber80%

rose70%

violet60%

powdery50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both violet, fresh spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VioletCacaoBlack Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Violet

Heart

Black PepperRose

Base

Woody NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesViolet and Black Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall75

Winter22

Day100

Night64

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

Men53

Unisex41

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#47,547

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerStormy DayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stormy Day by Zara is a straightforward aromatic-spicy blend centered on violet, cacao, and black pepper. It leans into a powdery sweetness that feels approachable for daily wear. While it captures a fresh, modern aesthetic, the performance often sits in the moderate range, making it a reliable choice for casual sprin…

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Fannan is a violet led woody amber that opens with a soft, slightly powdery floral haze, then tightens into peppery rose. As it dries down, the florals sit on warm amber and clean, modern woods that can read a touch mossy on skin. It is an easy wear if you like polished Middle Eastern woody florals, especially for ev…

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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, Stormy Day or Fannan?

Fannan takes 3 of 5 categories. Stormy Day is rated 3.62/5 from 68 votes; Fannan is rated 4.05/5 from 22 votes. Choose Stormy Day for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fannan for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Stormy Day or Fannan?

Fannan lasts longest (Fannan 70/100, Stormy Day 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Stormy Day or Fannan?

Fannan projects furthest (Fannan 61/100, Stormy Day 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Stormy Day and Fannan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share violet, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet and Black Pepper.

Is Stormy Day or Fannan better for summer or winter?

Stormy Day suits daytime wear; Fannan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stormy Day and Fannan?

Stormy Day features Violet, Cacao and Black Pepper. Fannan has top notes of Violet, heart notes of Black Pepper and Rose, a base of Woody Notes and Amber.