VIII Eight vs Zafer
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zafer takes 2 of 4 categories.
VIII EightChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.
ZaferChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
VIII Eight0/4
Zafer2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Zafer
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zafer
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VIII EightAzalea ParfumsZaferRisalaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerZaferBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
fresh spicy88%
herbal77%
woody65%
musky53%
powdery42%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
soft spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit
Heart
LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine
Base
BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk
Top
GrapefruitCardamomNutmegCinnamon
Heart
Lavender
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliLicoriceVetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesLavender, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Grapefruit. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring50
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#66,271
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#46,909
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerZaferHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…
Reviews →Zafer opens with bright grapefruit and a quick hit of cardamom, nutmeg, and cinnamon, then settles into a woody, aromatic dry-down with lavender, patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver, and a faintly sweet licorice touch. It reads warm, spicy, and masculine-leaning, with moderate projection and wear. If you like affordable wo…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, VIII Eight or Zafer?
Zafer takes 2 of 4 categories. VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Zafer is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Zafer for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, VIII Eight or Zafer?
They last about the same: VIII Eight 60/100, Zafer 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, VIII Eight or Zafer?
Projection is very close: VIII Eight 50/100, Zafer 50/100 for sillage.
Do VIII Eight and Zafer smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Grapefruit.
Is VIII Eight or Zafer better for summer or winter?
VIII Eight suits evening wear; Zafer suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in VIII Eight and Zafer?
VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood. Zafer has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Licorice and Vetiver.
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