Fragrance comparison

Eighteen vs Saguaro Blossom & Sand

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

Eighteen

Antonio Puig

3.504 votes

Rank #64,160 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Saguaro Blossom & Sand

Clean

3.5836 votes

Rank #60,047 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saguaro Blossom & Sand takes 3 of 4 categories.

Eighteen
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Saguaro Blossom & Sand
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eighteen1/4

Saguaro Blossom & Sand3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Saguaro Blossom & Sand
Sillage & projection: Saguaro Blossom & Sand
Value for money: Eighteen
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Saguaro Blossom & Sand

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EighteenAntonio Puig

Saguaro Blossom & SandClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 12%Had 59%Want 29%

3.58/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 42%Had 11%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

19%Love

36%Like

31%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevitySaguaro Blossom & Sand

SillageSaguaro Blossom & Sand

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value54

Category winnerEighteenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

aquatic69%

ozonic61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

floral84%

woody77%

green69%

fresh61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonApricotBlack CurrantGeranium

Heart

MimosaLotusHeliotropeFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VetiverMuskSandalwood

Top30 to 45 minutes

Lemon ZestFreesiaVerbenaIvy

Heart2 to 4 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleyRose de MaiMimosaJasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskWhite WoodsVetiver

InformationalShared notesMimosa, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Saguaro Blossom & Sand, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night17

Spring93

Summer100

Fall36

Winter14

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,160

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSaguaro Blossom & SandHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eighteen opens with a soft fruity freshness, melon, apricot and black currant over a floral, lightly watery heart. As it settles, the scent turns more powdery and musky, with sandalwood and vetiver giving it a clean woody base. It usually reads as a gentle spring and summer fragrance with a vintage lean. If you enjoy …

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Saguaro Blossom & Sand by Clean brings together bright citrus and crisp green florals for an easy daytime wear. The opening strikes with tart lemon zest, fresh verbena, and the leafy bite of ivy, softened by airy freesia. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts toward a full garden bouquet of lily-of-the-valley, jas…

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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, Eighteen or Saguaro Blossom & Sand?

Saguaro Blossom & Sand takes 3 of 4 categories. Eighteen is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Saguaro Blossom & Sand is rated 3.58/5 from 36 votes. Choose Eighteen for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Saguaro Blossom & Sand for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eighteen or Saguaro Blossom & Sand?

Saguaro Blossom & Sand lasts longest (Saguaro Blossom & Sand 73/100, Eighteen 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eighteen or Saguaro Blossom & Sand?

Saguaro Blossom & Sand projects furthest (Saguaro Blossom & Sand 66/100, Eighteen 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eighteen and Saguaro Blossom & Sand smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vetiver.

Is Eighteen or Saguaro Blossom & Sand better for summer or winter?

Eighteen suits daytime wear; Saguaro Blossom & Sand suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eighteen and Saguaro Blossom & Sand?

Eighteen has top notes of Melon, Apricot, Black Currant and Geranium, heart notes of Mimosa, Lotus, Heliotrope and Freesia, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood. Saguaro Blossom & Sand has top notes of Lemon Zest, Freesia, Verbena and Ivy, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose de Mai, Mimosa and Jasmine, a base of Musk, White Woods and Vetiver.