Artistry vs Saphir Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Artistry takes 3 of 4 categories.
ArtistryChoose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Saphir NoirChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Artistry3/4
Saphir Noir1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Artistry
- Sillage & projection
- Saphir Noir
- Value for money
- Artistry
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Artistry
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ArtistryMPFSaphir NoirLydeenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 78%Had 6%Want 17%
2.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
0%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
20%Dislike
20%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityArtistry
SillageSaphir Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArtistryBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
amber92%
musky84%
woody77%
citrus69%
aromatic61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
rose77%
yellow floral69%
white floral61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
BergamotGinger
Heart2-4 hrs
GeraniumIncenseTea
Base5-7 hrs
Guaiac WoodAmbroxanMusk
Top
SaffronYlang YlangGingerCinnamonCorianderGeranium
Heart
Damask RoseJasmineViolet Leaves
Base
Guaiac WoodIncenseMuskAmberTonkaPatchouliVanillaStyrax
InformationalShared notesGinger, Geranium, Incense and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Artistry, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring67
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
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#43,034
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#72,802
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerArtistryHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMPF Artistry is a clean, bright eau de parfum centered around sparkling citrus, aromatic tea, and sheer amber woods. It opens with an instant burst of cold bergamot and freshly grated ginger, creating an invigorating sensation like chilled ginger tea with lemon. As the bright opening softens, herbal geranium and steep…
Reviews →Saphir Noir by Lydeen creates a dense, spiced atmosphere on the skin. It balances saffron and ginger heat against a heart of damask rose and jasmine. The base rests on guaiac wood and incense, providing a resinous, long-lasting presence. This is a bold, unisex choice for those who prefer heavy, spicy fragrances for co…
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, Artistry or Saphir Noir?
Artistry takes 3 of 4 categories. Artistry is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Saphir Noir is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Artistry for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Saphir Noir for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Artistry or Saphir Noir?
Artistry lasts longest (Artistry 70/100, Saphir Noir 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Artistry or Saphir Noir?
Saphir Noir projects furthest (Saphir Noir 58/100, Artistry 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Artistry and Saphir Noir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Ginger, Geranium, Incense and Guaiac Wood.
Is Artistry or Saphir Noir better for summer or winter?
Artistry suits daytime wear; Saphir Noir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Artistry and Saphir Noir?
Artistry has top notes of Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Geranium, Incense and Tea, a base of Guaiac Wood, Ambroxan and Musk. Saphir Noir has top notes of Saffron, Ylang Ylang, Ginger and Cinnamon, heart notes of Damask Rose, Jasmine and Violet Leaves, a base of Guaiac Wood, Incense, Musk and Amber.
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