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108 vs Saharienne

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

Updated 1,892 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saharienne takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • 108

    Choose it for a green and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Saharienne

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

1081/5
Saharienne4/5
Ratings & consensus
Saharienne
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Saharienne
Sillage & projection
Saharienne
Value for money
108
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Saharienne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
108ScentBar
SaharienneYves Saint Laurent
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 24%Had 14%Want 61%
4.04/ 5 · 1,878 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerSaharienneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
21%Love
57%Like
14%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

36%Love
41%Like
13%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate

381 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevitySaharienne

SillageSaharienne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value46
Category winner108Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
fruity92%
white floral84%
citrus77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
citrus100%
white floral92%
aromatic84%
musky77%
fresh spicy69%
green61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotCassisGreen TeaPetitgrainMandarin Orange
Heart
White FlowersLily-of-the-ValleyGreen Notes
Base
Black CurrantMuskSandalwoodGalbanum
Top
Amalfi LemonBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
White FlowersAfrican Orange FlowerCassisGalbanumPetitgrain
Base
MuskVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cassis, Petitgrain and Mandarin Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer75
Fall50
Winter25
Day100
Night25
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter17
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men25
Unisex25
Women50
Men12
Unisex57
Women30
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,312

PerfumerViola Pompili

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,607

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Anne Flipo

Launched2011

Reviews38

Category winnerSaharienneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

108 by ScentBar presents a bright, green-citrus profile that balances tart bergamot and mandarin with crisp green tea and petitgrain. Designed for daily wear, it feels clean and approachable, moving from a sharp, zesty opening into a delicate heart of lily-of-the-valley and soft white florals. It is a versatile, moder…

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Yves Saint Laurent Saharienne opens with an immediate splash of tart Amalfi lemon, Italian bergamot, and juicy mandarin orange. As the bright citrus mist settles, green petitgrain and crunchy galbanum blend with delicate African orange flower and subtle cassis buds. The base introduces a dry, sun-warmed blend of fresh…

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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, 108 or Saharienne?

Saharienne takes 4 of 5 categories. 108 is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Saharienne is rated 4.04/5 from 1,878 votes. Choose 108 for a green and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Saharienne for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 108 or Saharienne?

They last about the same: Saharienne 59/100, 108 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 108 or Saharienne?

Projection is very close: Saharienne 56/100, 108 55/100 for sillage.

Do 108 and Saharienne smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cassis, Petitgrain and Mandarin Orange.

Is 108 or Saharienne better for summer or winter?

108 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 108 and Saharienne?

108 has top notes of Bergamot, Cassis, Green Tea and Petitgrain, heart notes of White Flowers, Lily-of-the-Valley and Green Notes, a base of Black Currant, Musk, Sandalwood and Galbanum. Saharienne has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of White Flowers, African Orange Flower, Cassis and Galbanum, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Patchouli.

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