Fragrance comparison

19 Degree vs Pure Saffron

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 310 ratings analysed

19 Degree

TUMI

4.35310 votes

Rank #2,999 LeatherFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Pure Saffron

Amado

—0 votes

Rank #66,284 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pure Saffron takes 3 of 4 categories.

19 Degree
Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Pure Saffron
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

19 Degree1/4

Pure Saffron3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pure Saffron
Sillage & projection: Pure Saffron
Value for money: Pure Saffron
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 19 Degree

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

19 DegreeTUMI

Pure SaffronAmado

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 310 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

310 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityPure Saffron

SillagePure Saffron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPure SaffronBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

fruity92%

musky84%

powdery77%

woody69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotSaffronThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberrySuedeBirch

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherMuskSandalwood

Top

AldehydesBergamotCardamomAlmondCedarBirchSaffron

Heart

Violet LeavesGeraniumLeatherNeroliThymeRose

Base

RaspberryCedarwoodLabdanumVanillaBenzoinVetiverTonkaCitruses

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Saffron, Thyme and Raspberry. Durations are only published for 19 Degree, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex4

Women2

Work 36%Date 27%Casual 24%Party 13%

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,999

PerfumerCatherine Selig

Launched—

Reviews87

Overall rank#66,284

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner19 DegreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

TUMI 19 Degree delivers an invigorating take on modern leather, pairing crisp bergamot and spicy saffron with a bold shot of tart raspberry. As the initial brightness settles, smooth suede and smoky birch wood step forward to build an assertive, masculine heart. The base rests on rich leather, creamy sandalwood, and c…

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Pure Saffron by Amado is a modern saffron scent with an aromatic, woody backbone and a clean, slightly sparkling lift up top. The opening mixes aldehydes, bergamot and cardamom with a nutty almond feel, then moves into violet leaf, geranium and a smooth leather nuance. The dry down leans ambered and softly sweet, with…

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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 lasts longer, 19 Degree or Pure Saffron?

Pure Saffron lasts longest (Pure Saffron 80/100, 19 Degree 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 19 Degree or Pure Saffron?

Pure Saffron projects furthest (Pure Saffron 75/100, 19 Degree 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 19 Degree and Pure Saffron smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Saffron, Thyme and Raspberry.

Is 19 Degree or Pure Saffron better for summer or winter?

19 Degree suits daytime wear; Pure Saffron suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 19 Degree and Pure Saffron?

19 Degree has top notes of Bergamot, Saffron and Thyme, heart notes of Raspberry, Suede and Birch, a base of Leather, Musk and Sandalwood. Pure Saffron has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Cardamom and Almond, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Geranium, Leather and Neroli, a base of Raspberry, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Vanilla.