Fragrance comparison

Babēl vs SAVOIR

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

Babēl

3.805 votes

Rank #59,235 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

SAVOIR

Parfums de Nietzsche

—0 votes

Rank #76,110 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Babēl takes 2 of 2 categories.

Babēl
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
SAVOIR
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Babēl2/2

SAVOIR0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BabēlBabēl

SAVOIRParfums de Nietzsche

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value0

Category winnerBabēlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

earthy61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

iris61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotBlack PepperCardamom

Heart

GeraniumViolet LeafIrisYlang-Ylang

Base

VetiverBenzoinCedarVanillaCashmeran

Top20-30 mins

Black PepperSichuan PepperAmbretteGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet LeafIris

Base6-8+ hrs

FrankincensePatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Violet Leaf and Iris. Durations are only published for SAVOIR, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 36%Casual 29%Date 23%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,235

PerfumerAnne McClain, Babette Lepke

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#76,110

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBabēlHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Babēl is a multifaceted unisex fragrance that relies on a spicy and woody structure. Bergamot and black pepper create a sharp opening, while the heart introduces floral tones like violet leaf and iris. Vetiver and cashmeran ground the scent, making it suitable for cooler autumn days. It offers a balanced, aromatic pro…

Reviews →

SAVOIR by Parfums de Nietzsche hits the air with an immediate, prickly burst of crushed black pepper and tingly Sichuan pepper. It is sharp and dry. Fresh ginger and botanical ambrette seed soften that early spice with a subtle, clean muskiness. Within fifteen minutes, the composition pivots toward a cool, tailored he…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Babēl and SAVOIR smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Violet Leaf and Iris.

Is Babēl or SAVOIR better for summer or winter?

Babēl suits evening wear; SAVOIR suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Babēl and SAVOIR?

Babēl has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Geranium, Violet Leaf, Iris and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vetiver, Benzoin, Cedar and Vanilla. SAVOIR has top notes of Black Pepper, Sichuan Pepper, Ambrette and Ginger, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Iris, a base of Frankincense and Patchouli.