Fragrance comparison

Augusto vs Pure Saffron

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Augusto

Prudence Paris

3.676 votes

Rank #48,438 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Pure Saffron

Amado

—0 votes

Rank #74,303 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pure Saffron takes 2 of 4 categories.

Augusto
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Pure Saffron
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Augusto1/4

Pure Saffron2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pure Saffron
Sillage & projection: Pure Saffron
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Augusto

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AugustoPrudence Paris

Pure SaffronAmado

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityPure Saffron

SillagePure Saffron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

almond84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

nutty61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

AlmondTonka BeanWoodsy Notes

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverMuskPatchouli

Top

AldehydesBergamotCardamomAlmondCedarBirchSaffron

Heart

Violet LeavesGeraniumLeatherNeroliThymeRose

Base

RaspberryCedarwoodLabdanumVanillaBenzoinVetiverTonkaCitruses

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Citruses, Almond and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Augusto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall25

Winter0

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,438

PerfumerPrudence Kilgour

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#74,303

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAugustoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Augusto by Prudence Paris opens with a burst of crisp bergamot and bright citruses that instantly feels like stepping out of a cool morning shower. As the sharp citrus settles, the scent reveals a smooth heart of green almond, warm tonka bean, and dry woods that gives the blend a gentle, nutty richness. The dry-down l…

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Pure Saffron by Amado is a modern saffron scent with an aromatic, woody backbone and a clean, slightly sparkling lift up top. The opening mixes aldehydes, bergamot and cardamom with a nutty almond feel, then moves into violet leaf, geranium and a smooth leather nuance. The dry down leans ambered and softly sweet, with…

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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 lasts longer, Augusto or Pure Saffron?

Pure Saffron lasts longest (Pure Saffron 80/100, Augusto 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Augusto or Pure Saffron?

Pure Saffron projects furthest (Pure Saffron 75/100, Augusto 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Augusto and Pure Saffron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citruses, Almond and Vetiver.

Is Augusto or Pure Saffron better for summer or winter?

Augusto suits evening wear; Pure Saffron suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Augusto and Pure Saffron?

Augusto has top notes of Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Almond, Tonka Bean and Woodsy Notes, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Patchouli. Pure Saffron has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Cardamom and Almond, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Geranium, Leather and Neroli, a base of Raspberry, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Vanilla.