Fragrance comparison

Zaffiro vs Sham'n Fashion

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

3 wins

Zaffiro

Paolo Gigli

4.007 votes

Rank #54,382 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Sham'n Fashion

Arno Sorel

3.449 votes

Rank #59,334 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zaffiro takes 3 of 4 categories.

Zaffiro
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sham'n Fashion
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Zaffiro3/4

Sham'n Fashion0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ZaffiroPaolo Gigli

Sham'n FashionArno Sorel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 25%Want 47%

3.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 29%Had 29%Want 43%

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

11%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityZaffiro

SillageZaffiro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

green84%

rose77%

marine69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus

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

Top

OrangeLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

PeachPlumRoseJasmineVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodBenzoinAmberVanillaOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Orange. Durations are only published for Zaffiro, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,334

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZaffiroHigher 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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Sham'n Fashion opens with bright citrus, then settles into a softer fruity floral heart with peach, plum, rose and violet. The dry-down brings patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla, amber and musk, giving it a warmer, slightly powdery finish. It reads as a classic feminine EDT with a noticeable contrast between sparkling top…

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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 Sham'n Fashion?

Zaffiro takes 3 of 4 categories. Zaffiro is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Sham'n Fashion is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Zaffiro for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sham'n Fashion for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Zaffiro or Sham'n Fashion?

Zaffiro lasts longest (Zaffiro 72/100, Sham'n Fashion 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zaffiro or Sham'n Fashion?

Zaffiro projects furthest (Zaffiro 75/100, Sham'n Fashion 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zaffiro and Sham'n Fashion smell similar?

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

Is Zaffiro or Sham'n Fashion better for summer or winter?

Zaffiro suits daytime wear; Sham'n Fashion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zaffiro and Sham'n Fashion?

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. Sham'n Fashion has top notes of Orange, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Peach, Plum, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Amber.