Fragrance comparison

Arancia Ambrata vs NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 174 ratings analysed

Arancia Ambrata

Gritti

3.33135 votes

Rank #29,096 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla

Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

3.7439 votes

Rank #27,068 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla takes 7 of 7 categories.

Arancia Ambrata
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Arancia Ambrata0/7

NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla7/7

Ratings & consensus: NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla
Community sentiment: NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla
Longevity: NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla
Sillage & projection: NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla
Value for money: NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla
Versatility: NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arancia AmbrataGritti

NO 4 Saffron, Oud, VanillaRosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 135 votes

Have 33%Had 19%Want 49%

3.74/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 25%Had 9%Want 66%

Category winnerNO 4 Saffron, Oud, VanillaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

32%Dislike

2%Hate

135 votes

28%Love

33%Like

28%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNO 4 Saffron, Oud, VanillaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla

SillageNO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNO 4 Saffron, Oud, VanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

earthy65%

fresh spicy53%

white floral42%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top45 minutes

Calabrian bergamotBlood OrangeSpices

Heart2 hours

VetiverJasmineRose

Base3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodVanillaAmber

Top

Bitter Orange BlossomCalabrian bergamot

Heart

SaffronJasmineNutmegCinnamonIris

Base

VetiverAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodGuaiac WoodVanillaBenzoinTonka BeanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Vetiver, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Arancia Ambrata, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer100

Fall28

Winter13

Day100

Night36

Spring56

Summer44

Fall100

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Category winnerNO 4 Saffron, Oud, VanillaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men48

Unisex40

Women12

Men48

Unisex39

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,096

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#27,068

PerfumerRosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerNO 4 Saffron, Oud, VanillaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arancia Ambrata by Gritti presents a bright, traditional citrus cologne profile built on sharp Calabrian bergamot and bitter blood orange. A dash of spices greets you right away, giving the opening a zesty kick reminiscent of an Italian aperitif. As the initial sharpness settles, earthy vetiver and soft touches of jas…

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Rosendo Mateu NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla opens with a sharp flash of bitter orange blossom and Calabrian bergamot before dropping straight into dense spices. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and bittersweet saffron coat the heart, giving the opening a fiery warmth. As it dries down, the scent shifts into dark agarwood, earthy patcho…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Arancia Ambrata or NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla?

NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla takes 7 of 7 categories. Arancia Ambrata is rated 3.33/5 from 135 votes; NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla is rated 3.74/5 from 39 votes. Choose Arancia Ambrata for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arancia Ambrata or NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla?

NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla lasts longest (NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla 66/100, Arancia Ambrata 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arancia Ambrata or NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla?

NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla projects furthest (NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla 60/100, Arancia Ambrata 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arancia Ambrata and NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Vetiver, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Arancia Ambrata or NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arancia Ambrata is the stronger pick. For winter, NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla is the stronger pick. Arancia Ambrata suits daytime wear; NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arancia Ambrata and NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla?

Arancia Ambrata has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Blood Orange and Spices, heart notes of Vetiver, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber. NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla has top notes of Bitter Orange Blossom and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Saffron, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, a base of Vetiver, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood.