Fragrance comparison

The Master (Мастер) vs Shiraz

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Master (Мастер)

Siordia Parfums

4.2715 votes

Rank #43,541 AmberPaper

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Shiraz

Michele Bianchi

3.6213 votes

Rank #56,751 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Master (Мастер) takes 4 of 5 categories.

The Master (Мастер)
Choose it for a amber and paper character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Shiraz
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

The Master (Мастер)4/5

Shiraz1/5

Ratings & consensus: The Master (Мастер)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Master (Мастер)
Sillage & projection: Shiraz
Value for money: The Master (Мастер)
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Master (Мастер)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Master (Мастер)Siordia Parfums

ShirazMichele Bianchi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 25%Had 16%Want 59%

3.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 21%Had 26%Want 53%

Category winnerThe Master (Мастер)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

60%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

23%Love

46%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

15%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityThe Master (Мастер)

SillageShiraz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value53

Category winnerThe Master (Мастер)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

paper91%

rose83%

smoky74%

woody65%

balsamic56%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

rose77%

powdery69%

violet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, rose and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PaperIncenseRoseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypress

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

SaffronRoseIncenseSandalwoodRaspberryVioletIrisAmberJasmineCypriol Oil or NagarmothaMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIncense, Rose and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer17

Fall100

Winter50

Day67

Night100

Spring40

Summer20

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex83

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,541

PerfumerEkaterina Siordia

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,751

PerfumerMichele Bianchi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Master (Мастер)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Master is a niche woody amber built around an unusual paper accord, with incense smoke, dry rose, cypress, and earthy nagarmotha shaping the wear. It reads more textured than plush, and more contemplative than crowd-pleasing. Expect a dry, slightly smoky scent with a papery, resinous core. It may suit cooler weath…

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Shiraz by Michele Bianchi is a warm, woody rose fragrance with saffron, incense, sandalwood and a soft raspberry musk thread. It reads more like a textured oriental floral than a bright fresh scent, with spicy woods and powdery florals doing most of the work. It should suit people who like rose with smoke, amber warmt…

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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, The Master (Мастер) or Shiraz?

The Master (Мастер) takes 4 of 5 categories. The Master (Мастер) is rated 4.27/5 from 15 votes; Shiraz is rated 3.62/5 from 13 votes. Choose The Master (Мастер) for a amber and paper character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Shiraz for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Master (Мастер) or Shiraz?

The Master (Мастер) lasts longest (The Master (Мастер) 60/100, Shiraz 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Master (Мастер) or Shiraz?

Shiraz projects furthest (Shiraz 64/100, The Master (Мастер) 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Master (Мастер) and Shiraz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Rose and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is The Master (Мастер) or Shiraz better for summer or winter?

The Master (Мастер) suits evening wear; Shiraz suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Master (Мастер) and Shiraz?

The Master (Мастер) features Paper, Incense, Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cypress. Shiraz features Saffron, Rose, Incense, Sandalwood and Raspberry.