Fragrance comparison

Cimmerian vs Saqar Platinum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cimmerian

INVERSO PROFUMI

4.577 votes

Rank #22,244 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Saqar Platinum

Al Absar

4.717 votes

Rank #34,449 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cimmerian takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cimmerian
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Saqar Platinum
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cimmerian3/4

Saqar Platinum1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CimmerianINVERSO PROFUMI

Saqar PlatinumAl Absar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

4.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 37%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

86%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityCimmerian

SillageCimmerian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value86

Category winnerSaqar PlatinumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

rum84%

leather77%

amber69%

fruity61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

citrus84%

musky77%

oud69%

patchouli61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SpicesRumCedarwoodDried Plum

Heart

VetiverPatchouliVioletNutmeg

Base

LeatherAmberVanillaOud

Top

SpicesCitrus

Heart

PatchouliOud

Base

AmberMusk

InformationalShared notesSpices, Patchouli, Amber and Oud. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall83

Winter50

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#34,449

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCimmerianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cimmerian by INVERSO PROFUMI is a striking Oriental Woody fragrance that centers on dark, resinous accords. It opens with a potent mix of rum and spices before settling into a warm, leathery heart. Ideal for colder months, this composition offers a bold, sophisticated presence for those who enjoy depth and longevity i…

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Saqar Platinum is a warm spicy, amber-leaning scent that starts bright, then turns darker and more resinous as it wears. Expect a quick lift of citrus and spices up top, a heart that brings patchouli with an oud-style depth, and a smooth amber and musk base. It reads polished and modern for an oriental spicy, with eno…

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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, Cimmerian or Saqar Platinum?

Cimmerian takes 3 of 4 categories. Cimmerian is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes; Saqar Platinum is rated 4.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Cimmerian for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Saqar Platinum for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cimmerian or Saqar Platinum?

Cimmerian lasts longest (Cimmerian 72/100, Saqar Platinum 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cimmerian or Saqar Platinum?

Cimmerian projects furthest (Cimmerian 75/100, Saqar Platinum 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cimmerian and Saqar Platinum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Spices, Patchouli, Amber and Oud.

Is Cimmerian or Saqar Platinum better for summer or winter?

Cimmerian suits evening wear; Saqar Platinum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cimmerian and Saqar Platinum?

Cimmerian has top notes of Spices, Rum, Cedarwood and Dried Plum, heart notes of Vetiver, Patchouli, Violet and Nutmeg, a base of Leather, Amber, Vanilla and Oud. Saqar Platinum has top notes of Spices and Citrus, heart notes of Patchouli and Oud, a base of Amber and Musk.