Fragrance comparison

Cuore vs Saffron Rose

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 174 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cuore

Grande

4.4520 votes

Rank #21,237 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Saffron Rose

Grossmith

4.11154 votes

Rank #7,390 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuore takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cuore
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Saffron Rose
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cuore3/5

Saffron Rose2/5

Ratings & consensus: Cuore
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Saffron Rose
Sillage & projection: Cuore
Value for money: Cuore
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Saffron Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CuoreGrande

Saffron RoseGrossmith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

4.11/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 59%

Category winnerCuoreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

10%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

47%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

154 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySaffron Rose

SillageCuore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value20

Category winnerCuoreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet86%

amber72%

woody58%

warm spicy44%

vanilla30%

leather100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

oud77%

rose69%

smoky61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncenseSpicesIrisRed BerriesClementineSaffronOrange

Heart

PlumRaisinDried FruitsBlackberryBlueberryLiquorPlum BlossomSugar Cane

Base

AmberTonka BeanVanillaGuaiac WoodOpoponaxCastoreumLabdanumBenzoin

Top1 to 2 hours

RoseSaffronCinnamon

Heart3 to 5 hours

Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoMyrrhWoody Notes

Base6 to 8 hours

CastoreumLabdanumGuaiac WoodAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Amber, Guaiac Wood and Castoreum. Durations are only published for Saffron Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer9

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring41

Summer16

Fall100

Winter70

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex57

Women21

Men15

Unisex62

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,237

PerfumerMarius Pana

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#7,390

PerfumerTrevor Nicholl

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerSaffron RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuore by Grande opens with tart Clementine and dry saffron, quickly shifting into a dense heart of stewed plum, fig, and dark liquor. As the initial brightness settles, smoky incense and sticky toffee come forward. A heavy base of labdanum amber, tonka bean, and guaiac wood anchors the scent for chilly autumn evenings.

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Saffron Rose by Grossmith is a deep oriental spicy fragrance centered on rich florals, dark woods, and warm spices. It opens with an immediate surge of red rose, dry saffron, and brisk cinnamon, creating an energetic, bittersweet spice profile. As the top settles, agarwood oud, sweet myrrh, and dry tobacco leaves give…

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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, Cuore or Saffron Rose?

Cuore takes 3 of 5 categories. Cuore is rated 4.45/5 from 20 votes; Saffron Rose is rated 4.11/5 from 154 votes. Choose Cuore for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Saffron Rose for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuore or Saffron Rose?

Saffron Rose lasts longest (Saffron Rose 81/100, Cuore 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuore or Saffron Rose?

Cuore projects furthest (Cuore 75/100, Saffron Rose 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuore and Saffron Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Amber, Guaiac Wood and Castoreum.

Is Cuore or Saffron Rose better for summer or winter?

Cuore suits day or night wear; Saffron Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuore and Saffron Rose?

Cuore has top notes of Incense, Spices, Iris and Red Berries, heart notes of Plum, Raisin, Dried Fruits and Blackberry, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Guaiac Wood. Saffron Rose has top notes of Rose, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Myrrh and Woody Notes, a base of Castoreum, Labdanum, Guaiac Wood and Amber.