Fragrance comparison

CH Insignia vs Saphir Noir

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 76 ratings analysed

3 wins

CH Insignia

Carolina Herrera

3.9471 votes

Rank #24,105 AmberLeather

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57%scent match

Closely related

Saphir Noir

Lydeen

2.805 votes

Rank #63,388 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CH Insignia takes 3 of 4 categories.

CH Insignia
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Saphir Noir
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

CH Insignia3/4

Saphir Noir1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: CH Insignia
Sillage & projection: CH Insignia
Value for money: Saphir Noir
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

Saphir NoirLydeen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

2.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

0%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate45

Category winners

LongevityCH Insignia

SillageCH Insignia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value42

Category winnerSaphir NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

smoky69%

rose61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

rose77%

yellow floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and woody

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

SaffronYlang YlangGingerCinnamonCorianderGeranium

Heart

Damask RoseJasmineViolet Leaves

Base

Guaiac WoodIncenseMuskAmberTonkaPatchouliVanillaStyrax

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Coriander, Rose and Styrax. 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

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex45

Women52

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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#63,388

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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Saphir Noir by Lydeen creates a dense, spiced atmosphere on the skin. It balances saffron and ginger heat against a heart of damask rose and jasmine. The base rests on guaiac wood and incense, providing a resinous, long-lasting presence. This is a bold, unisex choice for those who prefer heavy, spicy fragrances for co…

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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.

Which is better, CH Insignia or Saphir Noir?

CH Insignia takes 3 of 4 categories. CH Insignia is rated 3.94/5 from 71 votes; Saphir Noir is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose CH Insignia for a amber and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Saphir Noir for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, CH Insignia or Saphir Noir?

CH Insignia lasts longest (CH Insignia 72/100, Saphir Noir 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH Insignia or Saphir Noir?

CH Insignia projects furthest (CH Insignia 69/100, Saphir Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH Insignia and Saphir Noir smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Coriander, Rose and Styrax.

Is CH Insignia or Saphir Noir better for summer or winter?

CH Insignia suits evening wear; Saphir Noir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH Insignia and Saphir Noir?

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. Saphir Noir has top notes of Saffron, Ylang Ylang, Ginger and Cinnamon, heart notes of Damask Rose, Jasmine and Violet Leaves, a base of Guaiac Wood, Incense, Musk and Amber.