Fragrance comparison

Zaffiro vs Arome Arthes

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 408 ratings analysed

3 wins

Zaffiro

Paolo Gigli

4.007 votes

Rank #54,382 White FloralCitrus

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27%scent match

Clearly different

Arome Arthes

Jeanne Arthes

3.84401 votes

Rank #24,826 White FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zaffiro takes 3 of 5 categories.

Zaffiro
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Arome Arthes
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Zaffiro3/5

Arome Arthes2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ZaffiroPaolo Gigli

Arome ArthesJeanne Arthes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 25%Want 47%

3.84/ 5 · 401 votes

Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

24%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

401 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityZaffiro

SillageZaffiro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value76

Category winnerArome ArthesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

green84%

rose77%

marine69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

fruity90%

tuberose80%

powdery70%

vanilla60%

sweet50%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-35 mins

Lily-of-the-ValleyMandarin OrangeGardeniaRoseMintOrangeHyacinth

Heart2-4 hrs

SeaweedPlum

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberWhite MuskViolet

Top15-30 mins

PlumPeachMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseArum LilyJasmineCinnamonVioletGingerLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanilleSandalwoodAmberVirginia Cedar

Category winnerZaffiroLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night39

Spring54

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night68

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 35%Work 32%Date 20%Party 13%

Men2

Unisex6

Women92

Casual 31%Work 27%Date 26%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,826

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArome ArthesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Zaffiro takes an unusual route for a Mediterranean warm weather scent. Instead of a simple splash of cologne, it merges brisk mandarin orange and crushed garden mint with an unexpected marine floral core. The opening crackles with juicy orange peel and dewy hyacinth. Soon after, an intriguing pairing of sa…

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Arome Arthes by Jeanne Arthes delivers a lush, sunny burst of ripe stone fruits and velvety florals that feels like an affectionate nod to classic French perfumery. The scent opens with sweet golden peach, dark stewed plum, and a zesty twist of mandarin orange that immediately grabs your attention without feeling shar…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Zaffiro or Arome Arthes?

Zaffiro takes 3 of 5 categories. Zaffiro is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Arome Arthes is rated 3.84/5 from 401 votes. Choose Zaffiro for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Arome Arthes for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Zaffiro or Arome Arthes?

Zaffiro lasts longest (Zaffiro 72/100, Arome Arthes 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zaffiro or Arome Arthes?

Zaffiro projects furthest (Zaffiro 75/100, Arome Arthes 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zaffiro and Arome Arthes smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Plum.

Is Zaffiro or Arome Arthes better for summer or winter?

Zaffiro suits daytime wear; Arome Arthes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zaffiro and Arome Arthes?

Zaffiro has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Mandarin Orange, Gardenia and Rose, heart notes of Seaweed and Plum, a base of Amber, White Musk and Violet. Arome Arthes has top notes of Plum, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Tuberose, Arum Lily, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Amber and Virginia Cedar.