Fragrance comparison

CH Insignia vs Saffron Tabac

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

1 wins

CH Insignia

Carolina Herrera

3.9471 votes

Rank #24,105 AmberLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Saffron Tabac

Scentido

—0 votes

Rank #64,763 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CH Insignia takes 1 of 1 categories.

CH Insignia
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Saffron Tabac
Choose it for a woody and amber character.

CH Insignia1/1

Saffron Tabac0/1

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: CH Insignia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CH InsigniaCarolina Herrera

Saffron TabacScentido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

32%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

71 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

smoky69%

rose61%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronNutmegBergamotCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

LeatherRoseAgarwood (Oud)Styrax

Base6-8+ hrs

IncenseAmberCedarPatchouliGuaiac Wood

Top

SaffronLavenderNutmegCypressCardamomBergamotStyraxCinnamon

Heart

TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)GeraniumCedarCashmeranLily of the ValleyJasmineLabdanum

Base

LeatherPatchouliMuskVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Leather. Durations are only published for CH Insignia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring28

Summer10

Fall100

Winter97

Day57

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex45

Women52

Date 40%Party 28%Work 18%Casual 14%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,105

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#64,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCH InsigniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera CH Insignia is an amber woody fragrance built around dark resin, spicy saffron, and soft red rose petals. The opening bursts with zesty bergamot and cracked coriander, cut sharply by aromatic nutmeg. Soon, smooth leather and smoky agarwood emerge, wrapping the floral core in a dry, resinous warmth. Th…

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Saffron Tabac by Scentido offers a spicy and aromatic opening, leaning on saffron, lavender, and nutmeg. It quickly transitions into a heart of tobacco and oud, grounded by a dense, woody base of leather and patchouli. This fragrance fits best for fall or winter evenings when you want a warm, noticeable scent that bal…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do CH Insignia and Saffron Tabac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Leather.

Is CH Insignia or Saffron Tabac better for summer or winter?

CH Insignia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH Insignia and Saffron Tabac?

CH Insignia has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Leather, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Styrax, a base of Incense, Amber, Cedar and Patchouli. Saffron Tabac has top notes of Saffron, Lavender, Nutmeg and Cypress, heart notes of Tobacco, Agarwood (Oud), Geranium and Cedar, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Musk and Vetiver.