Fragrance comparison

Il Giardino vs Private Saffron

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 113 ratings analysed

Il Giardino

Pantheon Roma

3.88112 votes

Rank #17,094 GreenFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Private Saffron

Modern Armorist

5.001 votes

Rank #44,728 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Private Saffron takes 3 of 4 categories.

Il Giardino
Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Private Saffron
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Il Giardino1/4

Private Saffron3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Il GiardinoPantheon Roma

Private SaffronModern Armorist

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 36%Had 15%Want 50%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

33%Like

12%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

112 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPrivate Saffron

SillagePrivate Saffron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPrivate SaffronBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh88%

floral77%

fruity65%

ozonic53%

woody42%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Floral NotesIvy

Heart2-4 hrs

ApplePearVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherMuskCedarBenzoin

Top

GrapefruitArtemisiaBergamotLavenderCardamomCinnamonSaffronCypress

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyFloral NotesCashmeranGeraniumLabdanumJasmineTobaccoCedar

Base

Guaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliAgarwoodVanillaBenzoinLeather

InformationalShared notesFloral Notes, Leather, Cedar and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Il Giardino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall51

Winter22

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex41

Women52

Casual 39%Work 33%Date 19%Party 8%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,094

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#44,728

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIl GiardinoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pantheon Roma Il Giardino captures the scent of a secluded Italian courtyard after rain. It opens with bitter, snapped ivy vines and wet stone before unfolding into crisp green apple and juicy pear. The fruit never turns sweet or syrupy. Instead, a dry vetiver and delicate floral undertone keep the composition cool an…

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Modern Armorist Private Saffron is a rich, grounding perfume that balances energetic citrus with deep woods and warm kitchen spices. It opens with a brisk kick of ruby grapefruit, fresh lavender, and cracked cardamom before settling into a heart of aromatic cypress, sweet pipe tobacco, and smooth cedar. The base ancho…

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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, Il Giardino or Private Saffron?

Private Saffron takes 3 of 4 categories. Il Giardino is rated 3.88/5 from 112 votes; Private Saffron is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Il Giardino for a green and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Private Saffron for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Il Giardino or Private Saffron?

Private Saffron lasts longest (Private Saffron 100/100, Il Giardino 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Il Giardino or Private Saffron?

Private Saffron projects furthest (Private Saffron 100/100, Il Giardino 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Il Giardino and Private Saffron smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Floral Notes, Leather, Cedar and Benzoin.

Is Il Giardino or Private Saffron better for summer or winter?

Il Giardino suits daytime wear; Private Saffron suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Il Giardino and Private Saffron?

Il Giardino has top notes of Floral Notes and Ivy, heart notes of Apple, Pear and Vetiver, a base of Leather, Musk, Cedar and Benzoin. Private Saffron has top notes of Grapefruit, Artemisia, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Floral Notes, Cashmeran and Geranium, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.