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Burn Inside vs Saphir Noir

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

Updated 33 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Burn Inside

    Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Saphir Noir

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Burn Inside2/4
Saphir Noir2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Saphir Noir
Sillage & projection
Saphir Noir
Value for money
Burn Inside
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Burn Inside

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Burn InsideBruno Perrucci Parfums
Saphir NoirLydeen
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
2.96/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 18%Had 6%Want 76%
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 hate
29%Love
21%Like
4%Ok
11%Dislike
36%Hate

28 votes

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
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate49
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate45
Category winners

LongevitySaphir Noir

SillageSaphir Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value52
¤ Price value42
Category winnerBurn InsideBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
woody92%
smoky84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
chocolate61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
rose77%
yellow floral69%
white floral61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
IncenseHoneyPink PepperNougatRed FruitsWild BerriesOrangeelemi
Heart
Dark ChocolateWhite FlowersStyraxLily of the ValleyDamask Rose
Base
Guaiac WoodBirchBourbon VanillaPatchouliCedarAmberMusk
Top
SaffronYlang YlangGingerCinnamonCorianderGeranium
Heart
Damask RoseJasmineViolet Leaves
Base
Guaiac WoodIncenseMuskAmberTonkaPatchouliVanillaStyrax
InformationalShared notesIncense, Styrax, Damask Rose and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring27
Summer0
Fall91
Winter100
Day55
Night100
Spring67
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men36
Unisex29
Women36
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,291

PerfumerBruno Perrucci

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#72,802

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBurn InsideHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Burn Inside by Bruno Perrucci Parfums is a dense oriental vanilla fragrance that contrasts sweet nougat and honey with smoky incense and dark chocolate. It builds a heavy, resinous base of guaiac wood and birch. This unisex scent suits cold weather and formal winter nights.

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Burn Inside or Saphir Noir?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Burn Inside is rated 2.96/5 from 28 votes; Saphir Noir is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Burn Inside for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Saphir Noir for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Burn Inside or Saphir Noir?

Saphir Noir lasts longest (Saphir Noir 67/100, Burn Inside 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Burn Inside or Saphir Noir?

Projection is very close: Saphir Noir 58/100, Burn Inside 57/100 for sillage.

Do Burn Inside and Saphir Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Styrax, Damask Rose and Guaiac Wood.

Is Burn Inside or Saphir Noir better for summer or winter?

Burn Inside suits evening wear; Saphir Noir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Burn Inside and Saphir Noir?

Burn Inside has top notes of Incense, Honey, Pink Pepper and Nougat, heart notes of Dark Chocolate, White Flowers, Styrax and Lily of the Valley, a base of Guaiac Wood, Birch, Bourbon Vanilla and Patchouli. 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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