Arabia Al Oud vs Private Saffron
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Arabia Al OudChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Private SaffronChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Arabia Al Oud2/4
Private Saffron2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Private Saffron
- Sillage & projection
- Private Saffron
- Value for money
- Arabia Al Oud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Arabia Al Oud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Arabia Al OudLe ChameauPrivate SaffronModern ArmoristWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.36/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
18%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
11 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
Category winners
LongevityPrivate Saffron
SillagePrivate Saffron
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArabia Al OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
oud84%
amber77%
balsamic69%
vanilla61%
woody100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Brazilian RosewoodAgarwood
Heart2 to 4 hours
CardamomSandalwoodVanilla
Base5 to 8 hours
Sichuan PepperAmberTonka BeanVetiver
Top
GrapefruitArtemisiaBergamotLavenderCardamomCinnamonSaffronCypress
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyFloral NotesCashmeranGeraniumLabdanumJasmineTobaccoCedar
Base
Guaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliAgarwoodVanillaBenzoinLeather
InformationalShared notesAgarwood, Cardamom, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Arabia Al Oud, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer0
Fall89
Winter100
Day56
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,928
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#48,297
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerArabia Al OudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArabia Al Oud by Le Chameau is an oriental woody fragrance built around rich woods, exotic spices, and sweet resins. The scent opens immediately with dark agarwood and smooth Brazilian rosewood, creating a dense, aromatic entry. As the top settles, a warm blend of cardamom, creamy sandalwood, and soft vanilla emerges …
Reviews →Modern Armorist Private Saffron is a rich, grounding perfume that balances energetic citrus with deep woods and warm kitchen spices. It opens with a brisk kick of ruby grapefruit, fresh lavender, and cracked cardamom before settling into a heart of aromatic cypress, sweet pipe tobacco, and smooth cedar. The base ancho…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Arabia Al Oud or Private Saffron?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Arabia Al Oud is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes; Private Saffron is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Arabia Al Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Private Saffron for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Arabia Al Oud or Private Saffron?
Private Saffron lasts longest (Private Saffron 100/100, Arabia Al Oud 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Arabia Al Oud or Private Saffron?
Private Saffron projects furthest (Private Saffron 100/100, Arabia Al Oud 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Arabia Al Oud and Private Saffron smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Agarwood, Cardamom, Sandalwood and Vanilla.
Is Arabia Al Oud or Private Saffron better for summer or winter?
Arabia Al Oud suits evening wear; Private Saffron suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Arabia Al Oud and Private Saffron?
Arabia Al Oud has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood and Agarwood, heart notes of Cardamom, Sandalwood and Vanilla, a base of Sichuan Pepper, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Private Saffron has top notes of Grapefruit, Artemisia, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Floral Notes, Cashmeran and Geranium, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.
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