Fragrance comparison

Zafferano vs Aïtana

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

2 wins

Zafferano

Profumo di Firenze

3.9731 votes

Rank #39,468 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

Aïtana

Henry Jacques

3.405 votes

Rank #66,718 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zafferano takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Zafferano2/3

Aïtana1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Aïtana
Value for money: Zafferano
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

ZafferanoProfumo di Firenze

AïtanaHenry Jacques

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

42%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

40%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageAïtana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value25

Category winnerZafferanoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

oud69%

metallic61%

woody100%

warm spicy90%

oud80%

powdery70%

musky60%

patchouli50%

Scent match75%Very similar · both woody, warm spicy and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 45 minutes

SaffronTurkish Rose

Heart2 to 4 hours

VanillaAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedar

Base4 to 8 hours

SandalwoodAmberPatchouliWhite Musk

Top

Turkish RoseSaffronCloves

Heart

SandalwoodPatchouliCedar

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Turkish Rose, Vanilla and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Zafferano, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer17

Fall92

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex53

Women27

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,468

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#66,718

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZafferanoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Aïtana by Henry Jacques is a dense oriental woody perfume centered on a rich contrast between spices and dark woods. The scent opens with sharp saffron and dry cloves, which quickly yield to a velvety Turkish rose heart. Deep sandalwood, patchouli, and cedar anchor the middle, while smoky agarwood, vanilla, and white …

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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, Zafferano or Aïtana?

Zafferano takes 2 of 3 categories. Zafferano is rated 3.97/5 from 31 votes; Aïtana is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Zafferano for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Aïtana for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which projects more, Zafferano or Aïtana?

Aïtana projects furthest (Aïtana 58/100, Zafferano 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zafferano and Aïtana smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Saffron, Turkish Rose, Vanilla and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Zafferano or Aïtana better for summer or winter?

Zafferano suits evening wear; Aïtana suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zafferano and Aïtana?

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. Aïtana has top notes of Turkish Rose, Saffron and Cloves, heart notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), White Musk and Vanilla.