Fragrance comparison

By Saffron vs Saffron Of Consuegra

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 70 ratings analysed

4 wins

By Saffron

Maison Alhambra

4.0769 votes

Rank #13,118 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Saffron Of Consuegra

Prince War

2.001 votes

Rank #78,698 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

By Saffron takes 4 of 4 categories.

By Saffron
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Saffron Of Consuegra
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in summer.

By Saffron4/4

Saffron Of Consuegra0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

By SaffronMaison Alhambra

Saffron Of ConsuegraPrince War

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

39%Like

16%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

69 votes

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityBy Saffron

SillageBy Saffron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBy SaffronBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

rose77%

violet69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

leather84%

violet77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Juniper BerriesSaffronPomelo

Heart

Black VioletLeatherRose

Base

RaspberryVetiverTransparent Woods

Top30 to 45 minutes

SaffronJuniper

Heart2 to 3 hours

Black VioletLeather

Base2 to 3 hours

Vetiver

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Black Violet, Leather and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Saffron Of Consuegra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer36

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night84

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex51

Women32

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#78,698

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBy SaffronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 …

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Saffron Of Consuegra by Prince War delivers a dry, aromatic profile centered on bold spices and dark textures. The scent introduces a sharp snap of aromatic juniper berries alongside bittersweet saffron threads. As the opening settles, powdery black violet softens the core, balancing a prominent leather note that feel…

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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 is better, By Saffron or Saffron Of Consuegra?

By Saffron takes 4 of 4 categories. By Saffron is rated 4.07/5 from 69 votes; Saffron Of Consuegra is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose By Saffron for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Saffron Of Consuegra for a aromatic and woody character. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, By Saffron or Saffron Of Consuegra?

By Saffron lasts longest (By Saffron 63/100, Saffron Of Consuegra 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, By Saffron or Saffron Of Consuegra?

By Saffron projects furthest (By Saffron 51/100, Saffron Of Consuegra 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do By Saffron and Saffron Of Consuegra smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and leather accords. Common notes include Saffron, Black Violet, Leather and Vetiver.

Is By Saffron or Saffron Of Consuegra better for summer or winter?

By Saffron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in By Saffron and Saffron Of Consuegra?

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. Saffron Of Consuegra has top notes of Saffron and Juniper, heart notes of Black Violet and Leather, a base of Vetiver.