Fragrance comparison

Bodrum N°3 vs Pure Saffron

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Bodrum N°3

Mango

4.297 votes

Rank #46,983 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Pure Saffron

Amado

—0 votes

Rank #68,377 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Bodrum N°3
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pure Saffron
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Bodrum N°32/4

Pure Saffron2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pure Saffron
Sillage & projection: Pure Saffron
Value for money: Bodrum N°3
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bodrum N°3

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bodrum N°3Mango

Pure SaffronAmado

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

—/ 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

29%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityPure Saffron

SillagePure Saffron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBodrum N°3Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotFir

Heart2-3 hrs

SaffronCedarLavender

Base5-6 hrs

GuaiacolBalsam Fir

Top

AldehydesBergamotCardamomAlmondCedarBirchSaffron

Heart

Violet LeavesGeraniumLeatherNeroliThymeRose

Base

RaspberryCedarwoodLabdanumVanillaBenzoinVetiverTonkaCitruses

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Saffron and Cedar. Durations are only published for Bodrum N°3, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Work 38%Casual 36%Date 18%Party 8%

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,983

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,377

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBodrum N°3Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bodrum N°3 by Mango delivers a brisk, pine-heavy burst that immediately recalls Mediterranean coastal hills. You get a sharp zap of green fir and sparkling bergamot right out of the nozzle. That initial alcohol flash clears within two minutes. Then, crisp citrus yields to dry cedar, herbal lavender, and a subtle hum o…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Bodrum N°3 or Pure Saffron?

Pure Saffron lasts longest (Pure Saffron 80/100, Bodrum N°3 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bodrum N°3 or Pure Saffron?

Pure Saffron projects furthest (Pure Saffron 75/100, Bodrum N°3 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bodrum N°3 and Pure Saffron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Saffron and Cedar.

Is Bodrum N°3 or Pure Saffron better for summer or winter?

Bodrum N°3 suits daytime wear; Pure Saffron suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bodrum N°3 and Pure Saffron?

Bodrum N°3 has top notes of Bergamot and Fir, heart notes of Saffron, Cedar and Lavender, a base of Guaiacol and Balsam Fir. 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.