Fragrance comparison

Golden Saffron vs Tendre Caresse pour Homme

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

Golden Saffron

Bortnikoff

4.506 votes

Rank #41,961 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Tendre Caresse pour Homme

Evaflor

2.673 votes

Rank #64,957 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Golden Saffron takes 3 of 4 categories.

Golden Saffron
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Tendre Caresse pour Homme
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Golden Saffron3/4

Tendre Caresse pour Homme1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Golden Saffron
Sillage & projection: Golden Saffron
Value for money: Tendre Caresse pour Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Golden Saffron

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Golden SaffronBortnikoff

Tendre Caresse pour HommeEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 24%Had 3%Want 73%

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 43%Had 21%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

0%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevityGolden Saffron

SillageGolden Saffron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTendre Caresse pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

tobacco69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

fresh spicy70%

lavender60%

tobacco50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotSaffronOrangeLemon

Heart

Lily of the ValleyLavenderGeraniumJasmineNutmegMint

Base

TobaccoPatchouliVanillaAmberSugar

Top15-30 mins

OrangeLemonBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Lavender

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodCedarTobacco

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Lemon and Lavender. Durations are only published for Tendre Caresse pour Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 46%Work 35%Date 12%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,961

PerfumerChris Maurice, Dmitry Bortnikoff

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,957

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGolden SaffronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Golden Saffron by Bortnikoff opens with a bright citrus punch of bergamot, orange, and lemon that quickly melds with warm, leathery saffron. As the top notes settle, an aromatic heart of lavender, mint, and geranium emerges, softened by clean jasmine and a touch of spicy nutmeg. The dry down turns warm and cozy, ancho…

Reviews →

Evaflor Tendre Caresse pour Homme is a classic citrus aromatic cologne designed for easy daytime wearing. The opening bursts with zesty orange, tart lemon, and sharp bergamot. It wakes up the senses fast. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens as clean French lavender steps into the center. That crisp herbal …

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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, Golden Saffron or Tendre Caresse pour Homme?

Golden Saffron takes 3 of 4 categories. Golden Saffron is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes; Tendre Caresse pour Homme is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Golden Saffron for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Tendre Caresse pour Homme for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Golden Saffron or Tendre Caresse pour Homme?

Golden Saffron lasts longest (Golden Saffron 68/100, Tendre Caresse pour Homme 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Golden Saffron or Tendre Caresse pour Homme?

Golden Saffron projects furthest (Golden Saffron 55/100, Tendre Caresse pour Homme 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Golden Saffron and Tendre Caresse pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Lemon and Lavender.

Is Golden Saffron or Tendre Caresse pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Golden Saffron suits daytime wear; Tendre Caresse pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Golden Saffron and Tendre Caresse pour Homme?

Golden Saffron has top notes of Bergamot, Saffron, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Lavender, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Tobacco, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber. Tendre Caresse pour Homme has top notes of Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Tobacco.