Fragrance comparison

Zaya vs Piccolo

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 123 ratings analysed

4 wins

Zaya

Parfums d'Elmar

4.36113 votes

Rank #9,975 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Piccolo

Pisello Parfum

3.0010 votes

Rank #58,701 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zaya takes 4 of 5 categories.

Zaya
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Piccolo
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Zaya4/5

Piccolo1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ZayaParfums d'Elmar

PiccoloPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%

3.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 3%Had 13%Want 84%

Category winnerZayaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

15%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

7%Hate

113 votes

30%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

40%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityZaya

SillageZaya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value83

Category winnerPiccoloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

cinnamon69%

honey61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

honey84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CognacAppleHoneyNutmegBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonOakDatesTonka Bean

Base8-12 hrs

Siam BenzoinPralineVanillaSandalowood

Top

ClovesCinnamonGingerPlumGrapefruitBergamotAppleVanilla

Heart

NutmegCardamomMintCoffeeNeroliHazelnut

Base

HoneyPepperMuskJasminePatchouliCaramelCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesApple, Honey, Nutmeg and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Zaya, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day64

Night100

Spring100

Summer17

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men37

Unisex49

Women14

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,975

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#58,701

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerZayaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums d'Elmar Zaya smells like warm spiced apple compote drizzled with golden honey and aged cognac. The opening hits fast. A crisp blast of fresh orchard apple blends into boozy warmth and grated nutmeg before rich honey thickens the air. As the heart takes over, toasted oak wood, sticky dates, and ground cinnamon …

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Piccolo by Pisello Parfum mixes bright grapefruit and warm cloves in a complex blend. Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia crafted this fragrance to transition from a citrus splash into a cozy hazelnut and honey base. It fits casual autumn days when you want a distinct, spicy scent that hugs the skin without overwhelmin…

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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, Zaya or Piccolo?

Zaya takes 4 of 5 categories. Zaya is rated 4.36/5 from 113 votes; Piccolo is rated 3.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Zaya for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Piccolo for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Zaya or Piccolo?

Zaya lasts longest (Zaya 81/100, Piccolo 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zaya or Piccolo?

Zaya projects furthest (Zaya 72/100, Piccolo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zaya and Piccolo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Apple, Honey, Nutmeg and Bergamot.

Is Zaya or Piccolo better for summer or winter?

Zaya suits evening wear; Piccolo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zaya and Piccolo?

Zaya has top notes of Cognac, Apple, Honey and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cinnamon, Oak, Dates and Tonka Bean, a base of Siam Benzoin, Praline, Vanilla and Sandalowood. Piccolo has top notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, Ginger and Plum, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Mint and Coffee, a base of Honey, Pepper, Musk and Jasmine.