Fragrance comparison

706 Saffron & Oud vs Arabia

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

4 wins

706 Saffron & Oud

N.C.P. Olfactives

4.2524 votes

Rank #33,196 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Arabia

The Fragrance Kitchen

4.0618 votes

Rank #32,019 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

706 Saffron & Oud takes 4 of 5 categories.

706 Saffron & Oud
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Arabia
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

706 Saffron & Oud4/5

Arabia1/5

Ratings & consensus: 706 Saffron & Oud
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 706 Saffron & Oud
Sillage & projection: 706 Saffron & Oud
Value for money: 706 Saffron & Oud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arabia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

706 Saffron & OudN.C.P. Olfactives

ArabiaThe Fragrance Kitchen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 45%

4.06/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 56%Had 6%Want 38%

Category winner706 Saffron & OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

50%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

Longevity706 Saffron & Oud

Sillage706 Saffron & Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value44

Category winner706 Saffron & OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

oud88%

floral77%

amber65%

vanilla53%

warm spicy42%

oud100%

woody92%

amber84%

rose77%

powdery69%

patchouli61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both oud, rose and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseSaffronCedar

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliSandalwood

Base

AmberVanillaMusk

Top

Rose

Heart

AmberSandalwood

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesRose, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer20

Fall100

Winter73

Day73

Night100

Spring50

Summer17

Fall67

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex44

Women31

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,196

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#32,019

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerArabiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

706 Saffron & Oud pairs a rich rose and saffron opening with oud, patchouli, sandalwood, then settles into amber, vanilla, and musk. It reads warm, floral, woody, and slightly sweet, with a metallic edge some wearers may notice. Community feedback suggests strong projection and long wear, especially in cooler weather.…

Reviews →

Arabia opens with a bold bloom of red rose before settling quickly into a warm core of resinous amber and smooth sandalwood. Base notes of agarwood, earthy patchouli, and musk give the fragrance a dark, grounding finish on skin. It wears best during cool autumn evenings or cold winter nights when the dense wood notes …

Reviews →

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, 706 Saffron & Oud or Arabia?

706 Saffron & Oud takes 4 of 5 categories. 706 Saffron & Oud is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes; Arabia is rated 4.06/5 from 18 votes. Choose 706 Saffron & Oud for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Arabia for a oud and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 706 Saffron & Oud or Arabia?

706 Saffron & Oud lasts longest (706 Saffron & Oud 81/100, Arabia 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 706 Saffron & Oud or Arabia?

Projection is very close: 706 Saffron & Oud 65/100, Arabia 64/100 for sillage.

Do 706 Saffron & Oud and Arabia smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, rose and amber accords. Common notes include Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Is 706 Saffron & Oud or Arabia better for summer or winter?

706 Saffron & Oud suits evening wear; Arabia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 706 Saffron & Oud and Arabia?

706 Saffron & Oud has top notes of Rose, Saffron and Cedar, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Musk. Arabia has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Amber and Sandalwood, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Musk.