Fragrance comparison

706 Saffron & Oud vs Nepal

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

2 wins

706 Saffron & Oud

N.C.P. Olfactives

4.2524 votes

Rank #32,206 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Nepal

Ahjaar

3.939 votes

Rank #34,904 OudRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

706 Saffron & Oud takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

706 Saffron & Oud2/3

Nepal1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 706 Saffron & Oud
Sillage & projection: Nepal
Value for money: Not scored
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

NepalAhjaar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 45%

3.93/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity706 Saffron & Oud

SillageNepal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

oud88%

floral77%

amber65%

vanilla53%

warm spicy42%

oud100%

rose88%

patchouli77%

woody65%

warm spicy53%

floral42%

Scent match56%Closely related · both rose, oud and floral

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

Patchouli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesRose, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex44

Women31

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,206

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#34,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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.…

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Nepal by Ahjaar keeps things focused: rose up top, patchouli through the middle, and oud in the base. On paper and in community voting patterns, it reads as a dense oriental woody with a rosy opening, an earthy core, and a dark, lingering finish. This looks best suited to shoppers who enjoy bold rose-oud perfumes rath…

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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 Nepal?

706 Saffron & Oud takes 2 of 3 categories. 706 Saffron & Oud is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes; Nepal is rated 3.93/5 from 9 votes. Choose 706 Saffron & Oud for a rose and oud character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Nepal for a oud and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 706 Saffron & Oud or Nepal?

706 Saffron & Oud lasts longest (706 Saffron & Oud 81/100, Nepal 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 706 Saffron & Oud or Nepal?

Nepal projects furthest (Nepal 78/100, 706 Saffron & Oud 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 706 Saffron & Oud and Nepal smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, oud and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.

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

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

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

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. Nepal has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Agarwood (Oud).