Fragrance comparison

Gourmet vs Saja

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 403 ratings analysed

Gourmet

M. Micallef

3.48322 votes

Rank #10,924 AmberBalsamic

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32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Saja

Loumari

3.8181 votes

Rank #11,584 RoseWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saja takes 5 of 7 categories.

Gourmet
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Saja
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gourmet2/7

Saja5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GourmetM. Micallef

SajaLoumari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 322 votes

Have 30%Had 16%Want 54%

3.81/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerSajaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

25%Dislike

7%Hate

220 votes

52%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerSajaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySaja

SillageSaja

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value43

Category winnerGourmetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic92%

smoky84%

leather77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fruity77%

oud69%

sweet61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncenseRaspberry

Heart

ChestnutLeatherViolet

Base

VanillaAgarwood (Oud)Labdanum

Top

IncensePink PepperPear

Heart

RoseRaspberryViolet

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronAmberwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesIncense, Raspberry, Violet 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

Spring27

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring55

Summer10

Fall100

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerSajaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex52

Women23

Men13

Unisex65

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,924

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#11,584

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerGourmetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gourmet by M. Micallef creates a smoky, resinous cloud centered on sweet chestnut and leather. It opens with sharp, tart raspberry and incense, settling into a dense, long-lasting blend of oud and vanilla. This unisex fragrance feels most at home in cold weather, offering a bold, spicy presence for those who enjoy dee…

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Saja by Loumari is a dark, mystical oriental fragrance centered on incense and agarwood. It opens with bright pink pepper and pear before settling into a sophisticated, rose-heavy heart. This scent shines in colder evening weather, providing a spiritual and calming aura. Designed for both men and women, it offers sign…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gourmet or Saja?

Saja takes 5 of 7 categories. Gourmet is rated 3.48/5 from 322 votes; Saja is rated 3.81/5 from 81 votes. Choose Gourmet for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Saja for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gourmet or Saja?

Saja lasts longest (Saja 81/100, Gourmet 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gourmet or Saja?

Saja projects furthest (Saja 73/100, Gourmet 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gourmet and Saja smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Raspberry, Violet and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Gourmet or Saja better for summer or winter?

For summer, Saja is the stronger pick. For winter, Gourmet is the stronger pick. Saja suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gourmet and Saja?

Gourmet has top notes of Incense and Raspberry, heart notes of Chestnut, Leather and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud) and Labdanum. Saja has top notes of Incense, Pink Pepper and Pear, heart notes of Rose, Raspberry and Violet, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Amberwood and Patchouli.