Yacuma vs Zafferano
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Yacuma takes 3 of 5 categories.
YacumaChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ZafferanoChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Yacuma3/5
Zafferano2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Zafferano
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Yacuma
- Sillage & projection
- Yacuma
- Value for money
- Yacuma
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zafferano
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
YacumaOlfattologyZafferanoProfumo di FirenzeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.38/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 29%Had 8%Want 63%
3.97/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%
Category winnerZafferanoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
23%Like
0%Ok
46%Dislike
0%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
32%Love
42%Like
16%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityYacuma
SillageYacuma
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerYacumaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
oud84%
smoky77%
earthy69%
amber61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
powdery77%
oud69%
metallic61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and oud
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronPlumMandarin Orange
Heart
HoneyTurkish RoseJasmineBeeswaxClary Sage
Base
Agarwood (Oud)IncenseGuaiac WoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaOakmossAmbrette (Musk Mallow)PatchouliWhite Musk
Top15 to 45 minutes
SaffronTurkish Rose
Heart2 to 4 hours
VanillaAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedar
Base4 to 8 hours
SandalwoodAmberPatchouliWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Turkish Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Durations are only published for Zafferano, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Spring25
Summer17
Fall92
Winter100
Day60
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#58,535
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#39,468
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerZafferanoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotYacuma starts with a heavy burst of dark plum and sharp saffron, cutting through the air with a bittersweet warmth. As it settles onto the skin, a thick beeswax and sweet honey combination anchors the heart. This sweetness does not feel clean or sugary. Instead, it carries a heavy, animalic depth that eventually gives…
Reviews →Zafferano by Profumo di Firenze is a warm spicy oriental fragrance built around an authentic Italian saffron note. It opens with sharp, dry saffron and a delicate touch of Turkish rose that feels crisp rather than overly sweet. As the top notes settle, the scent deepens into a woody heart of cedar, cypriol oil, and sm…
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, Yacuma or Zafferano?
Yacuma takes 3 of 5 categories. Yacuma is rated 3.38/5 from 13 votes; Zafferano is rated 3.97/5 from 31 votes. Choose Yacuma for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zafferano for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Yacuma or Zafferano?
Yacuma lasts longest (Yacuma 80/100, Zafferano 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Yacuma or Zafferano?
Yacuma projects furthest (Yacuma 55/100, Zafferano 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Yacuma and Zafferano smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Saffron, Turkish Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.
Is Yacuma or Zafferano better for summer or winter?
Yacuma suits daytime wear; Zafferano suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Yacuma and Zafferano?
Yacuma has top notes of Saffron, Plum and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Honey, Turkish Rose, Jasmine and Beeswax, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Guaiac Wood and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Zafferano has top notes of Saffron and Turkish Rose, heart notes of Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Patchouli and White Musk.
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