Cedar Malaki vs Private Saffron
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
66%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Cedar MalakiChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking.
Private SaffronChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Cedar Malaki2/4
Private Saffron2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Private Saffron
- Sillage & projection
- Private Saffron
- Value for money
- Cedar Malaki
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cedar Malaki
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cedar MalakiChopardPrivate SaffronModern ArmoristWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.03/ 5 · 324 votes
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hateNot enough votes yet
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
LongevityPrivate Saffron
SillagePrivate Saffron
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCedar MalakiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic83%
amber65%
warm spicy48%
earthy30%
woody100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match66%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CypressCardamomArtemisiaGrapefruitLavender
Heart2-4 hrs
Atlas CedarCedar
Base6-10 hrs
LabdanumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliTonka Bean
Top
GrapefruitArtemisiaBergamotLavenderCardamomCinnamonSaffronCypress
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyFloral NotesCashmeranGeraniumLabdanumJasmineTobaccoCedar
Base
Guaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliAgarwoodVanillaBenzoinLeather
InformationalShared notesCypress, Cardamom, Artemisia and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Cedar Malaki, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,277
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched2023
Reviews32
Overall rank#49,982
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCedar MalakiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChopard Cedar Malaki brings a blast of rugged mountain timber straight out of the bottle. The first spray releases a pungent crackle of green cypress needles, bitter grapefruit zest, and crushed cardamom pods. It feels intensely aromatic. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus solvent flash recedes, giving way to dry…
Reviews →Modern Armorist Private Saffron is a rich, grounding perfume that balances energetic citrus with deep woods and warm kitchen spices. It opens with a brisk kick of ruby grapefruit, fresh lavender, and cracked cardamom before settling into a heart of aromatic cypress, sweet pipe tobacco, and smooth cedar. The base ancho…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Cedar Malaki or Private Saffron?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cedar Malaki is rated 4.03/5 from 324 votes; Private Saffron is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Cedar Malaki for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Choose Private Saffron for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Cedar Malaki or Private Saffron?
Private Saffron lasts longest (Private Saffron 100/100, Cedar Malaki 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cedar Malaki or Private Saffron?
Private Saffron projects furthest (Private Saffron 100/100, Cedar Malaki 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cedar Malaki and Private Saffron smell similar?
Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Cypress, Cardamom, Artemisia and Grapefruit.
Is Cedar Malaki or Private Saffron better for summer or winter?
Private Saffron suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cedar Malaki and Private Saffron?
Cedar Malaki has top notes of Cypress, Cardamom, Artemisia and Grapefruit, heart notes of Atlas Cedar and Cedar, a base of Labdanum, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. Private Saffron has top notes of Grapefruit, Artemisia, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Floral Notes, Cashmeran and Geranium, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.
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