Fragrance comparison

Energetically New York Elixir vs Saffron in E Major

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 169 ratings analysed

4 wins

Energetically New York Elixir

Zara

4.37164 votes

Rank #2,648 Warm SpicyWoody

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Saffron in E Major

The Cologne House

3.205 votes

Rank #22,516 Warm SpicyRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Energetically New York Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Energetically New York Elixir
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Saffron in E Major
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Energetically New York Elixir4/4

Saffron in E Major0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Energetically New York Elixir
Sillage & projection: Energetically New York Elixir
Value for money: Energetically New York Elixir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Energetically New York Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Energetically New York ElixirZara

Saffron in E MajorThe Cologne House

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 164 votes

Have 46%Had 4%Want 50%

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

164 votes

40%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityEnergetically New York Elixir

SillageEnergetically New York Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value65

Category winnerEnergetically New York ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody86%

powdery72%

leather58%

aromatic44%

musky30%

warm spicy100%

rose88%

sweet77%

leather65%

metallic53%

aromatic42%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, leather and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cardamom

Heart

Jasmine

Base

SandalwoodSuede

Top

SaffronSugarCardamom

Heart

RoseCoffee TinctureBrandy

Base

SuedeSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Sandalwood and Suede. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter90

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer33

Fall50

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,648

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#22,516

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerEnergetically New York ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Energetically New York Elixir opens with a sharp burst of green cardamom that immediately cuts through crisp fall air. Within twenty minutes, the spice mellows into a creamy sandalwood heart tempered by indolic jasmine. Soft suede settles into the dry-down, giving the woody baseline a supple, powdery texture. Designed…

Reviews →

Saffron in E Major is an unconventional, spice-heavy offering from The Cologne House. It centers on a potent, metallic saffron note balanced by a sugary sweetness and dry cardamom. This unisex fragrance sits close to the skin, offering a distinct, resinous experience that shifts from sharp, aromatic spices to a soft, …

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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, Energetically New York Elixir or Saffron in E Major?

Energetically New York Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories. Energetically New York Elixir is rated 4.37/5 from 164 votes; Saffron in E Major is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Energetically New York Elixir for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Saffron in E Major for a warm spicy and rose character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Energetically New York Elixir or Saffron in E Major?

Energetically New York Elixir lasts longest (Energetically New York Elixir 77/100, Saffron in E Major 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Energetically New York Elixir or Saffron in E Major?

Energetically New York Elixir projects furthest (Energetically New York Elixir 65/100, Saffron in E Major 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Energetically New York Elixir and Saffron in E Major smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, leather and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Sandalwood and Suede.

Is Energetically New York Elixir or Saffron in E Major better for summer or winter?

Saffron in E Major suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Energetically New York Elixir and Saffron in E Major?

Energetically New York Elixir has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Suede. Saffron in E Major has top notes of Saffron, Sugar and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Coffee Tincture and Brandy, a base of Suede and Sandalwood.