Fragrance comparison

Chariot of the Sun vs No. 3 Saffron

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

2 wins

Chariot of the Sun

Antonio Maretti

3.679 votes

Rank #57,803 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

No. 3 Saffron

Saint Morits · 2015

—0 votes

Rank #75,844 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chariot of the Sun takes 2 of 3 categories.

Chariot of the Sun
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No. 3 Saffron
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Chariot of the Sun2/3

No. 3 Saffron1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chariot of the Sun
Sillage & projection: No. 3 Saffron
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chariot of the Sun

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chariot of the SunAntonio Maretti

No. 3 SaffronSaint Morits

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 76%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityChariot of the Sun

SillageNo. 3 Saffron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

rose83%

floral65%

aromatic48%

warm spicy30%

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

honey84%

musky77%

sweet69%

green61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both white floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderSaffronHoneyCaramel

Heart

JasmineWhite FlowersTurkish RoseVanilla

Base

OudBenzoinPatchouliLabdanum

Notes

SaffronHoneyCloveJasmineBlack MuskRhubarb Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Honey and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,803

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#75,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2015

Reviews2

Category winnerChariot of the SunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chariot of the Sun opens with a rich mix of honey, caramel, saffron, and coriander, then settles into a floral heart led by jasmine, rose, and soft vanilla. It reads warm, sweet, and white floral first, with oud, patchouli, benzoin, and labdanum adding a darker, resinous base. This is a better fit for someone who enjo…

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Saint Morits No. 3 Saffron is a rich, warm spicy fragrance that pairs golden honey with aromatic saffron and earthy black musk. A tart touch of green rhubarb leaf cuts through the top, keeping the initial sweetness crisp before settling into crushed clove and velvety jasmine petals. It smells like a mug of spiced wild…

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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 lasts longer, Chariot of the Sun or No. 3 Saffron?

They last about the same: Chariot of the Sun 72/100, No. 3 Saffron 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chariot of the Sun or No. 3 Saffron?

No. 3 Saffron projects furthest (No. 3 Saffron 75/100, Chariot of the Sun 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chariot of the Sun and No. 3 Saffron smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Honey and Jasmine.

Is Chariot of the Sun or No. 3 Saffron better for summer or winter?

Chariot of the Sun suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chariot of the Sun and No. 3 Saffron?

Chariot of the Sun has top notes of Coriander, Saffron, Honey and Caramel, heart notes of Jasmine, White Flowers, Turkish Rose and Vanilla, a base of Oud, Benzoin, Patchouli and Labdanum. No. 3 Saffron features Saffron, Honey, Clove, Jasmine and Black Musk.