Fragrance comparison

Il Vert vs Golden Saffron

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Il Vert

ILMIN Parfums

—0 votes

Rank #79,243 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Golden Saffron

Bortnikoff

4.506 votes

Rank #47,063 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Golden Saffron takes 1 of 1 categories.

Il Vert
Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character.
Golden Saffron
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Il Vert0/1

Golden Saffron1/1

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: Golden Saffron

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Il VertILMIN Parfums

Golden SaffronBortnikoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 24%Had 3%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

67%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value45

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

vanilla92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

amber61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

tobacco69%

sweet61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Floral NotesGeraniumJasmine

Base

VanillaSugarAmber

Top

BergamotSaffronOrangeLemon

Heart

Lily of the ValleyLavenderGeraniumJasmineNutmegMint

Base

TobaccoPatchouliVanillaAmberSugar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Jasmine and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#79,243

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,063

PerfumerChris Maurice, Dmitry Bortnikoff

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGolden SaffronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Il Vert reads as a sweet floral amber with a bright bergamot opening and a soft vanilla sugar base. The fresh spicy edge keeps the sweetness from feeling too heavy at first, then the scent settles into a warmer, smoother, slightly powdery finish. It may suit someone who likes floral gourmands with a clean citrus lift …

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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…

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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.

Do Il Vert and Golden Saffron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Il Vert or Golden Saffron better for summer or winter?

Golden Saffron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Il Vert and Golden Saffron?

Il Vert has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Floral Notes, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sugar and Amber. 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.