Black Rose vs By Saffron
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
70%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
By Saffron takes 5 of 7 categories.
Black RoseChoose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
By SaffronChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Black Rose2/7
By Saffron5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- By Saffron
- Community sentiment
- By Saffron
- Longevity
- Black Rose
- Sillage & projection
- Black Rose
- Value for money
- By Saffron
- Versatility
- By Saffron
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- By Saffron
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black RoseSawalefBy SaffronMaison AlhambraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.76/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 28%Had 7%Want 65%
4.07/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%
Category winnerBy SaffronRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
31%Like
19%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
38%Love
39%Like
16%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
69 votes
Category winnerBy SaffronMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Rose
SillageBlack Rose
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBy SaffronBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
fruity92%
aromatic84%
leather77%
sweet69%
woody61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
leather84%
rose77%
violet69%
fruity61%
Scent match70%Closely related · both rose, aromatic and leather
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronJuniper BerriesGrapefruit
Heart
RoseVioletLeather
Base
RaspberryVetiverCashmere Musk
Top
Juniper BerriesSaffronPomelo
Heart
Black VioletLeatherRose
Base
RaspberryVetiverTransparent Woods
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Juniper Berries, Rose and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring38
Summer23
Fall85
Winter100
Day45
Night100
Spring94
Summer36
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night84
Category winnerBy SaffronMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,386
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#13,508
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerBy SaffronHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Rose by Sawalef is a rose fragrance with a modern, slightly dark edge, where saffron and crisp juniper lift the opening before a violet tinted leather accord moves in. On skin it often reads as fruity rose, suede like leather, and a soft musky woodiness, with raspberry sweetness smoothing the dry down. It is an …
Reviews →By Saffron from Maison Alhambra is an aromatic spicy composition for all genders. It opens with vibrant juniper berries and tart pomelo, balanced by a core of black violet, leather, and rose. The base relies on raspberry and vetiver to create a grounded, textured finish that performs consistently in cooler autumn and …
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, Black Rose or By Saffron?
By Saffron takes 5 of 7 categories. Black Rose is rated 3.76/5 from 38 votes; By Saffron is rated 4.07/5 from 69 votes. Choose Black Rose for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose By Saffron for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Rose or By Saffron?
Black Rose lasts longest (Black Rose 77/100, By Saffron 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Rose or By Saffron?
Black Rose projects furthest (Black Rose 68/100, By Saffron 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Rose and By Saffron smell similar?
Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, aromatic and leather accords. Common notes include Saffron, Juniper Berries, Rose and Leather.
Is Black Rose or By Saffron better for summer or winter?
For summer, By Saffron is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Rose is the stronger pick. Black Rose suits evening wear; By Saffron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Rose and By Saffron?
Black Rose has top notes of Saffron, Juniper Berries and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Violet and Leather, a base of Raspberry, Vetiver and Cashmere Musk. By Saffron has top notes of Juniper Berries, Saffron and Pomelo, heart notes of Black Violet, Leather and Rose, a base of Raspberry, Vetiver and Transparent Woods.
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