Fragrance comparison

Flashback vs Imperial Saffron

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

1 wins

Flashback

éther

5.002 votes

Rank #47,821 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Imperial Saffron

Teymouri

5.001 votes

Rank #69,750 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flashback takes 1 of 1 categories.

Flashback
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Imperial Saffron
Choose it for a woody and amber character.

Flashback1/1

Imperial Saffron0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Flashbackéther

Imperial SaffronTeymouri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

amber88%

aromatic77%

powdery65%

warm spicy53%

smoky42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitRhubarbLime

Heart

Dried FruitsRed BerriesSaffron

Base

AmbergrisLabdanumVetiverTobacco

Top

MateGrapefruitPineappleSaffronTeaBlack CurrantBlack PepperBergamot

Heart

IncenseLavenderVioletJasmineNutmeg

Base

Ebony WoodAmberBrazilian RosewoodCashmeranCedarwoodVetiverSuedeVanilla

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Saffron and Vetiver. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,821

PerfumerMaria Bubnova

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,750

PerfumerMasoud Teymouri

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFlashbackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flashback by éther kicks off with an energetic blast of tart rhubarb, zesty lime, and bitter grapefruit that wakes up your senses right away. As the bright citrus settles, the scent moves into a rich heart of sweet dried fruits, tart red berries, and warm saffron. The base anchors the entire blend with dry tobacco lea…

Reviews →

Imperial Saffron by Teymouri is a fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Imperial Saffron was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Masoud Teymouri. Top notes are Mate, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Saffron, Tea, Black Currant, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Lime; middle notes are Incense, Lavender, …

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, Flashback or Imperial Saffron?

Flashback takes 1 of 1 categories. Flashback is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Imperial Saffron is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Flashback for a fruity and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Imperial Saffron for a woody and amber character.

Do Flashback and Imperial Saffron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Saffron and Vetiver.

Is Flashback or Imperial Saffron better for summer or winter?

Flashback suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flashback and Imperial Saffron?

Flashback has top notes of Grapefruit, Rhubarb and Lime, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Red Berries and Saffron, a base of Ambergris, Labdanum, Vetiver and Tobacco. Imperial Saffron has top notes of Mate, Grapefruit, Pineapple and Saffron, heart notes of Incense, Lavender, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Ebony Wood, Amber, Brazilian Rosewood and Cashmeran.