Fragrance comparison

Gateway of India vs Sag Harbor

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 261 ratings analysed

Gateway of India

Aulentissima

4.003 votes

Rank #56,306 FloralOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Sag Harbor

Bond No 9

3.61258 votes

Rank #10,981 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sag Harbor takes 1 of 1 categories.

Gateway of India
Choose it for a floral and oud character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Sag Harbor
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Gateway of India0/1

Sag Harbor1/1

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: Sag Harbor

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gateway of IndiaAulentissima

Sag HarborBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

3.61/ 5 · 258 votes

Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

30%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

201 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value29

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

oud88%

white floral77%

woody65%

powdery53%

citrus42%

floral100%

fresh92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

green69%

white floral61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Magnolia

Heart

Jasmine

Base

SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)

Top

IvyBergamotBay Leaf

Heart

PeonyGrapesMagnoliaHoneysuckle

Base

AmberSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night100

Spring91

Summer100

Fall0

Winter7

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men6

Unisex50

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,306

PerfumerGiovanni Festa

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,981

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerSag HarborHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gateway of India by Aulentissima is a striking floral-woody-oud composition that balances crisp magnolia with the deep, grounding heat of sandalwood. It offers a sophisticated scent profile suitable for both men and women who appreciate resinous woods. Best worn during transitional spring weather, this fragrance linge…

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Sag Harbor opens green and bright, with bergamot, ivy and bay leaf giving it a breezy, polished lift before the floral heart softens the edges. Peony, magnolia, honeysuckle and a grape nuance keep it airy rather than syrupy. As it settles, amber, sandalwood and oud add warmth without turning heavy. It wears like a fre…

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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, Gateway of India or Sag Harbor?

Sag Harbor takes 1 of 1 categories. Gateway of India is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Sag Harbor is rated 3.61/5 from 258 votes. Choose Gateway of India for a floral and oud character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Sag Harbor for a floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Do Gateway of India and Sag Harbor smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Gateway of India or Sag Harbor better for summer or winter?

Gateway of India suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gateway of India and Sag Harbor?

Gateway of India has top notes of Magnolia, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud). Sag Harbor has top notes of Ivy, Bergamot and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Peony, Grapes, Magnolia and Honeysuckle, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud).