Fragrance comparison

Cavalier vs SABBA

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cavalier

Maison d'Orient

5.002 votes

Rank #47,005 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

SABBA

Matilda Morri Beauty

3.8715 votes

Rank #58,432 Soft SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cavalier takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cavalier
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
SABBA
Choose it for a soft spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cavalier3/4

SABBA1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CavalierMaison d'Orient

SABBAMatilda Morri Beauty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

3.87/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

27%Love

40%Like

27%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCavalier

SillageCavalier

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value69

Category winnerSABBABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

oud80%

woody70%

amber60%

smoky50%

soft spicy100%

citrus92%

amber84%

violet77%

smoky69%

powdery61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotGinger

Heart

AgarwoodCedarwoodAmber

Base

IncensePatchouliTonka

Top

Pink PepperGrapefruitBergamotCoffeeHazelnut

Heart

IncenseVioletDamask RoseLicorice

Base

AgarwoodPatchouliSandalwoodVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Agarwood and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring22

Summer0

Fall89

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,005

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,432

PerfumerRosa Vaia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCavalierHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cavalier by Maison d'Orient offers a woody and resinous profile, grounded in agarwood and incense. Designed for year-round wear, this unisex scent balances bright citrus top notes of grapefruit and bergamot with a solid, spicy ginger foundation. It serves as a grounded, reliable choice for those seeking depth without …

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SABBA opens with a sharp flash of grapefruit and pink pepper before sinking into roasted coffee beans and dark incense. Patchouli and agarwood form a smoky, earthy baseline on skin, balanced by powdery violet and damask rose. Built for chilly autumn evenings, it offers a dense, resinous trail with a dry woody bite.

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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, Cavalier or SABBA?

Cavalier takes 3 of 4 categories. Cavalier is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; SABBA is rated 3.87/5 from 15 votes. Choose Cavalier for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose SABBA for a soft spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cavalier or SABBA?

Cavalier lasts longest (Cavalier 80/100, SABBA 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cavalier or SABBA?

Cavalier projects furthest (Cavalier 63/100, SABBA 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cavalier and SABBA smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and smoky accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Agarwood and Incense.

Is Cavalier or SABBA better for summer or winter?

SABBA suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cavalier and SABBA?

Cavalier has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Agarwood, Cedarwood and Amber, a base of Incense, Patchouli and Tonka. SABBA has top notes of Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Coffee, heart notes of Incense, Violet, Damask Rose and Licorice, a base of Agarwood, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vetiver.