Fragrance comparison

Surfing Shipstern Bluff vs Jaguar Era

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 103 ratings analysed

5 wins

Surfing Shipstern Bluff

Zara

4.1527 votes

Rank #16,510 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Jaguar Era

Jaguar

3.7976 votes

Rank #25,009 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Surfing Shipstern Bluff takes 5 of 5 categories.

Surfing Shipstern Bluff
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Jaguar Era
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring.

Surfing Shipstern Bluff5/5

Jaguar Era0/5

Ratings & consensus: Surfing Shipstern Bluff
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Surfing Shipstern Bluff
Sillage & projection: Surfing Shipstern Bluff
Value for money: Surfing Shipstern Bluff
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Surfing Shipstern Bluff

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Surfing Shipstern BluffZara

Jaguar EraJaguar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 55%Had 11%Want 35%

3.79/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

Category winnerSurfing Shipstern BluffRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

60%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

25%Love

46%Like

20%Ok

1%Dislike

8%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySurfing Shipstern Bluff

SillageSurfing Shipstern Bluff

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value70

Category winnerSurfing Shipstern BluffBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

musky48%

powdery30%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemon

Heart

Mandarin OrangeLavender

Base

MuskPatchouli

Top

BergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

PineappleMojitoSpicesCardamomLavenderAniseGeranium

Base

PatchouliVirginian CedarCedar NeedlesCedarSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer100

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter45

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex59

Women0

Men88

Unisex7

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,510

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#25,009

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSurfing Shipstern BluffHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Surfing Shipstern Bluff by Zara opens with a bright splash of bergamot and lemon, quickly settling into a refreshing heart of mandarin and lavender. It is a straightforward, aromatic woody scent ideal for casual summer days. This 2023 release offers a clean, reliable profile that feels at home on a hot afternoon or as…

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Jaguar Era is a woody spicy fragrance that leans into citrus and aromatic notes. It opens with a zesty burst of bergamot and lemon, eventually settling into a blend of pineapple, lavender, and patchouli. Designed for casual daily wear, this scent fits well in spring weather for those seeking an approachable, everyday …

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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, Surfing Shipstern Bluff or Jaguar Era?

Surfing Shipstern Bluff takes 5 of 5 categories. Surfing Shipstern Bluff is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes; Jaguar Era is rated 3.79/5 from 76 votes. Choose Surfing Shipstern Bluff for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Jaguar Era for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Surfing Shipstern Bluff or Jaguar Era?

Surfing Shipstern Bluff lasts longest (Surfing Shipstern Bluff 57/100, Jaguar Era 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Surfing Shipstern Bluff or Jaguar Era?

Projection is very close: Surfing Shipstern Bluff 46/100, Jaguar Era 44/100 for sillage.

Do Surfing Shipstern Bluff and Jaguar Era smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Lavender.

Is Surfing Shipstern Bluff or Jaguar Era better for summer or winter?

Surfing Shipstern Bluff suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Surfing Shipstern Bluff and Jaguar Era?

Surfing Shipstern Bluff has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Mandarin Orange and Lavender, a base of Musk and Patchouli. Jaguar Era has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pineapple, Mojito, Spices and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Virginian Cedar, Cedar Needles and Cedar.