Fragrance comparison

Zafferano vs Yacuma

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 44 ratings analysed

Zafferano

Profumo di Firenze

3.9731 votes

Rank #39,468 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Yacuma

Olfattology

3.3813 votes

Rank #58,535 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Yacuma takes 3 of 5 categories.

Zafferano
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Yacuma
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Zafferano2/5

Yacuma3/5

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

ZafferanoProfumo di Firenze

YacumaOlfattology

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%

3.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 8%Want 63%

Category winnerZafferanoRating 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

31%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

46%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityYacuma

SillageYacuma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value75

Category winnerYacumaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

oud69%

metallic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

smoky77%

earthy69%

amber61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody 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

SaffronPlumMandarin Orange

Heart

HoneyTurkish RoseJasmineBeeswaxClary Sage

Base

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseGuaiac WoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaOakmossAmbrette (Musk Mallow)PatchouliWhite 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 season

Spring25

Summer17

Fall92

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex53

Women27

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,468

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#58,535

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Yacuma 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…

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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 Yacuma?

Yacuma takes 3 of 5 categories. Zafferano is rated 3.97/5 from 31 votes; Yacuma is rated 3.38/5 from 13 votes. Choose Zafferano for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Yacuma for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Zafferano or Yacuma?

Yacuma lasts longest (Yacuma 80/100, Zafferano 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zafferano or Yacuma?

Yacuma projects furthest (Yacuma 55/100, Zafferano 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zafferano and Yacuma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and oud accords. Common notes include Saffron, Turkish Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Zafferano or Yacuma better for summer or winter?

Zafferano suits evening wear; Yacuma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zafferano and Yacuma?

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. 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.