Fragrance comparison

Daimo vs Sama

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 113 ratings analysed

Daimo

Lubin

3.9182 votes

Rank #9,762 LeatherCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sama

Mawwal Arabia

4.2631 votes

Rank #45,144 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sama takes 4 of 7 categories.

Daimo
Choose it for a leather and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sama
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Daimo3/7

Sama4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DaimoLubin

SamaMawwal Arabia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

Category winnerSamaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

35%Like

11%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

55%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerSamaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDaimo

SillageDaimo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value76

Category winnerSamaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fruity77%

animalic69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

fruity92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeavesLemonBergamot

Heart

LeatherPeachClove

Base

SandalwoodAmberPatchouli

Top

Violet LeavesGrapefruitPearBlack CurrantBergamotBasil

Heart

CardamomGingerPeachLily of the ValleyCinnamon

Base

VetiverMuskCedarwoodPatchouliVanillaAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaves, Bergamot, Peach and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer7

Fall100

Winter87

Day80

Night100

Spring100

Summer88

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night74

Category winnerSamaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex44

Women13

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,762

PerfumerDelphine Thierry, Thomas Fontaine

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#45,144

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDaimoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Daimo by Lubin pairs sharp citrus and violet leaf with a heart of spicy clove and dark leather. It aims for an elegant, dry aesthetic that bridges classic, refined structures with modern, airy textures. This unisex fragrance sits close to the skin, making it a reliable choice for professional environments or cool spri…

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Sama opens bright and aromatic, with grapefruit, bergamot, pear and black currant over green violet leaf and basil. As it settles, cardamom, ginger and a touch of peach soften the freshness before a woody musky base of vetiver, cedar, sandalwood and amber takes over. It reads as a fresh woody aromatic with fruity lift…

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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, Daimo or Sama?

Sama takes 4 of 7 categories. Daimo is rated 3.91/5 from 82 votes; Sama is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes. Choose Daimo for a leather and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sama for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Daimo or Sama?

Daimo lasts longest (Daimo 80/100, Sama 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Daimo or Sama?

Daimo projects furthest (Daimo 71/100, Sama 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Daimo and Sama smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaves, Bergamot, Peach and Sandalwood.

Is Daimo or Sama better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sama is the stronger pick. For winter, Daimo is the stronger pick. Daimo suits evening wear; Sama suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Daimo and Sama?

Daimo has top notes of Violet Leaves, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Leather, Peach and Clove, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli. Sama has top notes of Violet Leaves, Grapefruit, Pear and Black Currant, heart notes of Cardamom, Ginger, Peach and Lily of the Valley, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedarwood and Patchouli.