Fragrance comparison

Alizee vs Saso

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 188 ratings analysed

Alizee

Detaille

4.05112 votes

Rank #15,375 Yellow FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Saso

Shiseido

4.1276 votes

Rank #28,473 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saso takes 4 of 7 categories.

Alizee
Choose it for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Saso
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Alizee3/7

Saso4/7

Ratings & consensus: Saso
Community sentiment: Saso
Longevity: Saso
Sillage & projection: Alizee
Value for money: Alizee
Versatility: Saso
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alizee

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlizeeDetaille

SasoShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 46%Had 12%Want 42%

4.12/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerSasoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

46%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

112 votes

38%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerSasoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySaso

SillageAlizee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value63

Category winnerAlizeeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

woody92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

powdery100%

woody92%

white floral84%

floral77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

VioletAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusYlang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodBenzoinVanillePatchouli

Top

AldehydesFruity NotesHyacinthGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineOrris RootRoseLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

VetiverCivettaMuskSandalwoodAmberBenzoinTonka BeanVanille

InformationalShared notesViolet, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Alizee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day100

Night53

Spring43

Summer46

Fall89

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerSasoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex17

Women76

Work 35%Casual 32%Date 24%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,375

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#28,473

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlizeeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Detaille Alizee opens with an invigorating burst of Amalfi lemon, crisp bergamot, and sweet violet petals. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens, revealing a rich floral heart dominated by narcissus, lush ylang-ylang, and orange blossom. A gentle jasmine accord adds classic depth without sharpness. As the sc…

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Shiseido Saso opens with a sharp burst of soapy aldehydes and green notes that feels crisp like a cool spring morning. As it settles on skin, a dense bouquet of ylang-ylang and powdery hyacinth takes over, steering the scent away from simple freshness and into a rich, classic floral territory. The base slowly warms wi…

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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, Alizee or Saso?

Saso takes 4 of 7 categories. Alizee is rated 4.05/5 from 112 votes; Saso is rated 4.12/5 from 76 votes. Choose Alizee for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Saso for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alizee or Saso?

They last about the same: Saso 72/100, Alizee 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Alizee or Saso?

Alizee projects furthest (Alizee 70/100, Saso 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alizee and Saso smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Violet, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Alizee or Saso better for summer or winter?

For summer, Saso is the stronger pick. For winter, Saso is the stronger pick. Alizee suits daytime wear; Saso suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alizee and Saso?

Alizee has top notes of Violet, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Vanille and Patchouli. Saso has top notes of Aldehydes, Fruity Notes, Hyacinth and Green Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Orris Root and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Civetta, Musk and Sandalwood.