By Saffron vs SULTAN
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
By Saffron takes 1 of 1 categories.
By SaffronChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
SULTANChoose it for a woody and aromatic character.
By Saffron1/1
SULTAN0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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 AlhambraSULTANAAP PERFUMESWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 13%Had 13%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
39%Like
16%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
69 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
leather84%
rose77%
violet69%
fruity61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
leather84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and leather
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Juniper BerriesSaffronPomelo
Heart
Black VioletLeatherRose
Base
RaspberryVetiverTransparent Woods
Top
SaffronGrapefruitJuniper Berries
Heart
LeatherViolet
Base
RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Saffron, Leather and Raspberry. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring94
Summer36
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night84
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,508
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#54,935
PerfumerAhmed Al Saiad
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBy SaffronHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBy 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 →SULTAN is a modern leather scent with a bright, aromatic start, saffron warmth, and a juicy fruit twist. Grapefruit and juniper give it a crisp lift, then leather and violet bring a smooth, slightly powdery texture. In the dry-down, raspberry and cashmeran can read subtly sweet and plush over vetiver’s earthy, woody e…
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.
Guided comparison
Ask about this matchup
Get a practical answer grounded in the fragrances currently selected.
Recent comparisons
Head-to-head activity from live history
Mexx Ice Touch ManMexxRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
White NoiseRoadsWINNER
♛
CreatorARgENTUMWINNER
vs
Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP
1 person compared this today
CreatorARgENTUMWINNER
vs
Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP
NabroAZYARUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER
Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER
Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, By Saffron or SULTAN?
By Saffron takes 1 of 1 categories. By Saffron is rated 4.07/5 from 69 votes; SULTAN is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose By Saffron for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose SULTAN for a woody and aromatic character.
Do By Saffron and SULTAN smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and leather accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Saffron, Leather and Raspberry.
Is By Saffron or SULTAN better for summer or winter?
By Saffron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in By Saffron and SULTAN?
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. SULTAN has top notes of Saffron, Grapefruit and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Leather and Violet, a base of Raspberry, Cashmeran and Vetiver.
Popular fragrance comparisons
The matchups people have compared most on Fragranxe.
vs
Sauvage vs Bleu de Chanel
Dior · Chanel · 36 comparisons
vs
Paco Rabanne Pour Homme Rabanne for men vs Shiyaaka Shadow
Rabanne · Khadlaj Perfumes · 30 comparisons
vs
Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Khamrah
Maison Francis Kurkdjian · Lattafa Perfumes · 21 comparisons
vs
Birth of Venus vs Brioni Eau de Parfum Intense
Argos · Brioni · 17 comparisons
vs
Supremacy Not Only Intense vs Arabians Tonka
Afnan · Montale · 14 comparisons
vs
Secret De Venus Eau de Parfum vs # What Matters is Inside - Italy
Weil · Jovoy Paris · 14 comparisons