Fragrance comparison

Jour 11 vs By Saffron

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 97 ratings analysed

Jour 11

Majouri

4.0028 votes

Rank #39,247 LeatherViolet

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67%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

By Saffron

Maison Alhambra

4.0769 votes

Rank #13,194 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

By Saffron takes 5 of 7 categories.

Jour 11
Choose it for a leather and violet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
By Saffron
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Jour 112/7

By Saffron5/7

Ratings & consensus: By Saffron
Community sentiment: By Saffron
Longevity: Jour 11
Sillage & projection: Jour 11
Value for money: By Saffron
Versatility: By Saffron
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: By Saffron

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jour 11Majouri

By SaffronMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 36%Had 6%Want 59%

4.07/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

Category winnerBy SaffronRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

43%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

38%Love

39%Like

16%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerBy SaffronMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityJour 11

SillageJour 11

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value81

Category winnerBy SaffronBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

violet92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

rose77%

violet69%

fruity61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both leather, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Chinese GrapefruitSaffronJuniper Berries

Heart2 to 3 hours

Black VioletLeather

Base3 to 4 hours

RaspberryCashmeranVetiver

Top

Juniper BerriesSaffronPomelo

Heart

Black VioletLeatherRose

Base

RaspberryVetiverTransparent Woods

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Juniper Berries, Black Violet and Leather. Durations are only published for Jour 11, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer35

Fall100

Winter65

Day79

Night100

Spring94

Summer36

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night84

Category winnerBy SaffronMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex61

Women22

Men17

Unisex51

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,247

PerfumerCyrill Roland

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#13,194

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerBy SaffronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jour 11 by Majouri balances crisp citrus with plush suede textures and tart fruit. It opens with tangy Chinese grapefruit, brisk juniper berries, and warm saffron spice. The center shifts into a smooth pairing of leather and powdery black violet, creating a velvety feel that softens the aromatic edges. In the dry-down…

Reviews →

By Saffron from Maison Alhambra is an aromatic spicy composition for all genders. It opens with vibrant juniper berries and tart pomelo, balanced by a core of black violet, leather, and rose. The base relies on raspberry and vetiver to create a grounded, textured finish that performs consistently in cooler autumn and …

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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, Jour 11 or By Saffron?

By Saffron takes 5 of 7 categories. Jour 11 is rated 4.00/5 from 28 votes; By Saffron is rated 4.07/5 from 69 votes. Choose Jour 11 for a leather and violet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose By Saffron for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jour 11 or By Saffron?

Jour 11 lasts longest (Jour 11 72/100, By Saffron 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jour 11 or By Saffron?

Jour 11 projects furthest (Jour 11 65/100, By Saffron 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jour 11 and By Saffron smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Juniper Berries, Black Violet and Leather.

Is Jour 11 or By Saffron better for summer or winter?

For summer, By Saffron is the stronger pick. For winter, By Saffron is the stronger pick. Jour 11 suits evening wear; By Saffron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jour 11 and By Saffron?

Jour 11 has top notes of Chinese Grapefruit, Saffron and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Black Violet and Leather, a base of Raspberry, Cashmeran and Vetiver. By Saffron has top notes of Juniper Berries, Saffron and Pomelo, heart notes of Black Violet, Leather and Rose, a base of Raspberry, Vetiver and Transparent Woods.