Fragrance comparison

Coney Island Baby vs Saphir Noir

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 296 ratings analysed

Coney Island Baby

Scout Dixon West

2.74291 votes

Rank #12,051 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Saphir Noir

Lydeen

2.805 votes

Rank #63,909 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Coney Island Baby
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Saphir Noir
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Coney Island Baby2/4

Saphir Noir2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Saphir Noir
Sillage & projection: Saphir Noir
Value for money: Coney Island Baby
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Coney Island Baby

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Coney Island BabyScout Dixon West

Saphir NoirLydeen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.74/ 5 · 291 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%

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

36%Love

17%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

31%Hate

268 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate45

Category winners

LongevitySaphir Noir

SillageSaphir Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value42

Category winnerConey Island BabyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla83%

balsamic65%

powdery48%

sweet30%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

rose77%

yellow floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang YlangBergamot

Heart

VanillaWaffle

Base

StyraxAmber

Top

SaffronYlang YlangGingerCinnamonCorianderGeranium

Heart

Damask RoseJasmineViolet Leaves

Base

Guaiac WoodIncenseMuskAmberTonkaPatchouliVanillaStyrax

InformationalShared notesYlang Ylang, Vanilla, Styrax and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall0

Winter95

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex62

Women31

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,051

PerfumerDoug Falcone

Launched—

Reviews115

Overall rank#63,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerConey Island BabyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Coney Island Baby by Scout Dixon West is an industrial gourmand that balances sugary vanilla and waffle notes against the sharp, metallic scent of gasoline. Designed for bold, unisex wear, this fragrance captures the nostalgic and provocative atmosphere of a seaside theme park. It is a striking option for those who en…

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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, Coney Island Baby or Saphir Noir?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Coney Island Baby is rated 2.74/5 from 291 votes; Saphir Noir is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Coney Island Baby for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Saphir Noir for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Coney Island Baby or Saphir Noir?

Saphir Noir lasts longest (Saphir Noir 67/100, Coney Island Baby 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coney Island Baby or Saphir Noir?

Saphir Noir projects furthest (Saphir Noir 58/100, Coney Island Baby 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coney Island Baby and Saphir Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Ylang Ylang, Vanilla, Styrax and Amber.

Is Coney Island Baby or Saphir Noir better for summer or winter?

Saphir Noir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coney Island Baby and Saphir Noir?

Coney Island Baby has top notes of Ylang Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanilla and Waffle, a base of Styrax and Amber. 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.