Fragrance comparison

Le Somptueux vs Saks New York Oud

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

4 wins

Le Somptueux

Nejma

3.9448 votes

Rank #11,156 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Saks New York Oud

Bond No 9

3.9315 votes

Rank #49,348 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Somptueux takes 4 of 5 categories.

Le Somptueux
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Saks New York Oud
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Le Somptueux4/5

Saks New York Oud1/5

Ratings & consensus: Le Somptueux
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Somptueux
Sillage & projection: Saks New York Oud
Value for money: Le Somptueux
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Somptueux

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le SomptueuxNejma

Saks New York OudBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 39%Had 18%Want 42%

3.93/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 14%Had 3%Want 82%

Category winnerLe SomptueuxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

47%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLe Somptueux

SillageSaks New York Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value0

Category winnerLe SomptueuxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

leather84%

woody77%

powdery69%

cinnamon61%

amber100%

white floral92%

fresh spicy84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronOrange BlossomRock roseBergamot

Heart

CinnamonPalisander RosewoodRed RoseJasmineIris

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tolu BalsamVanillaAmberSandalwood

Top

SaffronBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasminePalisander Rosewood

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Bergamot, Palisander Rosewood and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer20

Fall100

Winter40

Day60

Night100

Spring43

Summer14

Fall86

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex20

Women40

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,156

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#49,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLe SomptueuxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Somptueux opens with saffron, orange blossom and bergamot, then quickly turns warmer and darker. Cinnamon, rosewood and florals soften the centre, while the dry-down settles into dusty leather, oud, amber and vanilla. It reads spicy first, then leathery and resinous, with a smooth powdery warmth underneath. This su…

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Saks New York Oud opens with saffron, bergamot, and nutmeg, then settles into a warm amber oud with jasmine, soft musk, and a light vanilla touch. It reads more polished than rugged, with a powdery floral edge. This is an oud for someone who wants richness without heavy smoke. It tends to suit cooler weather, evening …

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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, Le Somptueux or Saks New York Oud?

Le Somptueux takes 4 of 5 categories. Le Somptueux is rated 3.94/5 from 48 votes; Saks New York Oud is rated 3.93/5 from 15 votes. Choose Le Somptueux for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Saks New York Oud for a amber and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Somptueux or Saks New York Oud?

Le Somptueux lasts longest (Le Somptueux 79/100, Saks New York Oud 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Somptueux or Saks New York Oud?

Saks New York Oud projects furthest (Saks New York Oud 77/100, Le Somptueux 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Somptueux and Saks New York Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Bergamot, Palisander Rosewood and Jasmine.

Is Le Somptueux or Saks New York Oud better for summer or winter?

Le Somptueux suits evening wear; Saks New York Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Somptueux and Saks New York Oud?

Le Somptueux has top notes of Saffron, Orange Blossom, Rock rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Palisander Rosewood, Red Rose and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Tolu Balsam and Vanilla. Saks New York Oud has top notes of Saffron, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Jasmine and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Amber and Vanilla.