Fragrance comparison

706 Saffron & Oud vs Lelas Noir

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

706 Saffron & Oud

N.C.P. Olfactives

4.2524 votes

Rank #33,190 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Lelas Noir

LELAS

5.001 votes

Rank #53,927 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

706 Saffron & Oud
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Lelas Noir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

706 Saffron & Oud2/4

Lelas Noir2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

706 Saffron & OudN.C.P. Olfactives

Lelas NoirLELAS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 45%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

Longevity706 Saffron & Oud

SillageLelas Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value88

Category winnerLelas NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

oud88%

floral77%

amber65%

vanilla53%

warm spicy42%

woody100%

warm spicy86%

patchouli72%

rose58%

vanilla44%

earthy30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both rose, warm spicy and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseSaffronCedar

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliSandalwood

Base

AmberVanillaMusk

Top15-30 mins

SaffronRose

Heart2-4 hrs

VanillaPatchouli

Base6-10 hrs

Oak Treedark woodsy notesWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesRose, Saffron, Patchouli and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Lelas Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer20

Fall100

Winter73

Day73

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex44

Women31

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 38%Party 29%Casual 17%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,190

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#53,927

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner706 Saffron & OudHigher 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 →

Lelas Noir by LELAS delivers a dark, brooding mix of dry spices and dense timber. Do not overspray this. The saffron hits immediately alongside a velvety dark rose, cutting through the initial alcohol burst within seconds. As the floral sharpness recedes, an earthy patchouli anchors a bittersweet vanilla heart. It is …

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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, 706 Saffron & Oud or Lelas Noir?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 706 Saffron & Oud is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes; Lelas Noir is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 706 Saffron & Oud for a rose and oud character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Lelas Noir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 706 Saffron & Oud or Lelas Noir?

They last about the same: 706 Saffron & Oud 81/100, Lelas Noir 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 706 Saffron & Oud or Lelas Noir?

Lelas Noir projects furthest (Lelas Noir 75/100, 706 Saffron & Oud 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 706 Saffron & Oud and Lelas Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron, Patchouli and Vanilla.

Is 706 Saffron & Oud or Lelas Noir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 706 Saffron & Oud and Lelas Noir?

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. Lelas Noir has top notes of Saffron and Rose, heart notes of Vanilla and Patchouli, a base of Oak Tree, dark woodsy notes and Woodsy Notes.