Fragrance comparison

Zafer vs Lariat

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

Zafer

Risala

5.002 votes

Rank #46,909 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

88%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Lariat

Thera Cosméticos

3.6932 votes

Rank #36,705 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lariat takes 3 of 4 categories.

Zafer
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Lariat
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Zafer1/4

Lariat3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ZaferRisala

LariatThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%

3.69/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 63%Had 18%Want 19%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

28%Love

41%Like

16%Ok

3%Dislike

13%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityLariat

SillageLariat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value73

Category winnerZaferBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

lavender65%

cinnamon56%

Scent match88%Very similar · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitCardamomNutmegCinnamon

Heart

Lavender

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLicoriceVetiverAmber

Top

CinnamonCardamomNutmegGrapefruit

Heart

Lavender

Base

SandalwoodLicoriceVetiverPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring58

Summer8

Fall100

Winter100

Day52

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,705

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLariatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Lariat by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of bittersweet grapefruit wrapped in heated cinnamon, cracked nutmeg, and pungent cardamom. As the vivid spice settles, an aromatic lavender heart emerges to soften the top note friction. The base grounds the composition in heavy licorice, earthy patchouli, dry vetiv…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Zafer or Lariat?

Lariat takes 3 of 4 categories. Zafer is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Lariat is rated 3.69/5 from 32 votes. Choose Zafer for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Lariat for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Zafer or Lariat?

Lariat lasts longest (Lariat 73/100, Zafer 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zafer or Lariat?

Lariat projects furthest (Lariat 69/100, Zafer 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zafer and Lariat smell similar?

Very similar: a 88% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Cinnamon.

Is Zafer or Lariat better for summer or winter?

Zafer suits day or night wear; Lariat suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zafer and Lariat?

Zafer has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Licorice and Vetiver. Lariat has top notes of Cinnamon, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Licorice, Vetiver and Patchouli.