Fellini in Nishapur vs Sa'ud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
14%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Fellini in NishapurChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sa'udChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Fellini in Nishapur2/4
Sa'ud2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Fellini in Nishapur
- Sillage & projection
- Fellini in Nishapur
- Value for money
- Sa'ud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sa'ud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Fellini in NishapurTHEN THERESa'udAsdaafWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 14%Had 2%Want 84%
3.78/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate78%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
22%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
44%Love
22%Like
11%Ok
11%Dislike
11%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFellini in Nishapur
SillageFellini in Nishapur
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSa'udBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
green77%
woody69%
vanilla61%
citrus100%
woody91%
oud83%
musky74%
fresh spicy65%
powdery56%
Scent match14%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MimosaLily of the ValleyDavanaMandarin OrangeHeliotropeBergamotGardeniaCoconut
Heart
PistachioPineTonka BeanPatchouliCorianderCardamomCinnamonNutmeg
Base
BenzoinMyrrhLabdanumVanillaOud
Top
Mandarin OrangeBergamotOrange
Heart
JasmineRose
Base
Woody NotesMuskOud
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot and Oud. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer20
Fall60
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring60
Summer20
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#54,472
PerfumerAngela Ciampagna
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#51,630
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerSa'udHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAngela Ciampagna constructed Fellini in Nishapur around an amber core that contrasts bright, herbal top notes with heavy resins. The fragrance opens with davana, bitter mandarin orange, and yellow mimosa before revealing a dense, spicy heart of green pine, roasted pistachio, cardamom, and clove. As it settles onto ski…
Reviews →Sa'ud opens with a bright orange and bergamot lift, then settles into a woody, musky dry-down with a noticeable oud thread. The overall effect reads smoother and easier to wear than many heavier oud styles. It suits shoppers who want a citrus-leaning oud with some floral softness rather than a dark, smoky statement sc…
Reviews →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, Fellini in Nishapur or Sa'ud?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Fellini in Nishapur is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Sa'ud is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Fellini in Nishapur for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sa'ud for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Fellini in Nishapur or Sa'ud?
They last about the same: Fellini in Nishapur 85/100, Sa'ud 84/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Fellini in Nishapur or Sa'ud?
Fellini in Nishapur projects furthest (Fellini in Nishapur 75/100, Sa'ud 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fellini in Nishapur and Sa'ud smell similar?
Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Oud.
Is Fellini in Nishapur or Sa'ud better for summer or winter?
Fellini in Nishapur suits evening wear; Sa'ud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fellini in Nishapur and Sa'ud?
Fellini in Nishapur has top notes of Mimosa, Lily of the Valley, Davana and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pistachio, Pine, Tonka Bean and Patchouli, a base of Benzoin, Myrrh, Labdanum and Vanilla. Sa'ud has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Woody Notes, Musk and Oud.
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