Irma Oud vs Sapphire Rouge
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sapphire Rouge takes 4 of 4 categories.
Irma OudChoose it for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sapphire RougeChoose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Irma Oud0/4
Sapphire Rouge4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sapphire Rouge
- Sillage & projection
- Sapphire Rouge
- Value for money
- Sapphire Rouge
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sapphire Rouge
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Irma OudMadamirmaSapphire RougeLe Bonheur PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.44/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%
4.44/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 24%Had 3%Want 74%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
56%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
44%Love
56%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySapphire Rouge
SillageSapphire Rouge
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSapphire RougeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
oud84%
rum77%
vanilla69%
warm spicy61%
leather100%
warm spicy92%
oud84%
amber77%
rose69%
patchouli61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber, oud and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RumSaffron
Heart
OudOrangeWoody NotesLabdanumCedarPatchouli
Base
VanillaAmberLeather
Top30 to 45 minutes
SaffronPassionfruit
Heart3 to 4 hours
LeatherPatchouliRose
Base6 to 8 hours
OudVanillaAmberLabdanum
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Oud, Labdanum and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Sapphire Rouge, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer75
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night75
Spring100
Summer17
Fall67
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#44,889
PerfumerValerie Bessone
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#40,420
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerSapphire RougeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMadamirma Irma Oud opens with a sharp splash of dark rum and spicy saffron before grounding itself in heavy labdanum, cedar, and smoky patchouli. Bright orange slices through the top notes to keep the early wear from feeling overly dense, though the heart quickly turns dry, woody, and resinous. Rich vanilla and amber …
Reviews →Sapphire Rouge by Le Bonheur Perfumes combines tart tropical fruit with dark resins and rich leather. The scent opens with a sharp burst of passionfruit and warm saffron, creating an energetic and spicy introduction. As the bright fruit settles, a lush rose blooms alongside earthy patchouli and a bold leather accord t…
Reviews →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, Irma Oud or Sapphire Rouge?
Sapphire Rouge takes 4 of 4 categories. Irma Oud is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Sapphire Rouge is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Irma Oud for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sapphire Rouge for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Irma Oud or Sapphire Rouge?
Sapphire Rouge lasts longest (Sapphire Rouge 83/100, Irma Oud 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Irma Oud or Sapphire Rouge?
Sapphire Rouge projects furthest (Sapphire Rouge 75/100, Irma Oud 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Irma Oud and Sapphire Rouge smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, oud and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Oud, Labdanum and Patchouli.
Is Irma Oud or Sapphire Rouge better for summer or winter?
Irma Oud suits daytime wear; Sapphire Rouge suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Irma Oud and Sapphire Rouge?
Irma Oud has top notes of Rum and Saffron, heart notes of Oud, Orange, Woody Notes and Labdanum, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Leather. Sapphire Rouge has top notes of Saffron and Passionfruit, heart notes of Leather, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Oud, Vanilla, Amber and Labdanum.
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