Lovers U vs Saphir Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Lovers UChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Saphir NoirChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Lovers U2/4
Saphir Noir2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Saphir Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Saphir Noir
- Value for money
- Lovers U
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lovers U
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lovers ULiu JoSaphir NoirLydeenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 68%Had 11%Want 21%
2.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
56%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
52 votes
0%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
20%Dislike
20%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySaphir Noir
SillageSaphir Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLovers UBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
lavender77%
citrus69%
ozonic61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
rose77%
yellow floral69%
white floral61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotGingerCedar
Heart
LavenderViolet LeavesTarragonIncense
Base
EbonyAmberGuaiac Wood
Top
SaffronYlang YlangGingerCinnamonCorianderGeranium
Heart
Damask RoseJasmineViolet Leaves
Base
Guaiac WoodIncenseMuskAmberTonkaPatchouliVanillaStyrax
InformationalShared notesGinger, Violet Leaves, Incense and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer84
Fall100
Winter84
Day100
Night86
Spring67
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
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#29,644
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#72,802
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLovers UHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLovers U by Liu Jo opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and fiery ginger, immediately supported by a subtle dry cedar backdrop. As the top notes settle down, aromatic lavender and green violet leaves move into the center, backed by an earthy touch of tarragon and light incense smoke. The base grounds the composition i…
Reviews →Saphir Noir by Lydeen creates a dense, spiced atmosphere on the skin. It balances saffron and ginger heat against a heart of damask rose and jasmine. The base rests on guaiac wood and incense, providing a resinous, long-lasting presence. This is a bold, unisex choice for those who prefer heavy, spicy fragrances for co…
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, Lovers U or Saphir Noir?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lovers U is rated 3.88/5 from 52 votes; Saphir Noir is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Lovers U for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Saphir Noir for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Lovers U or Saphir Noir?
Saphir Noir lasts longest (Saphir Noir 67/100, Lovers U 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lovers U or Saphir Noir?
Saphir Noir projects furthest (Saphir Noir 58/100, Lovers U 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lovers U and Saphir Noir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Ginger, Violet Leaves, Incense and Amber.
Is Lovers U or Saphir Noir better for summer or winter?
Lovers U suits daytime wear; Saphir Noir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lovers U and Saphir Noir?
Lovers U has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Cedar, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaves, Tarragon and Incense, a base of Ebony, Amber and Guaiac Wood. Saphir Noir has top notes of Saffron, Ylang Ylang, Ginger and Cinnamon, heart notes of Damask Rose, Jasmine and Violet Leaves, a base of Guaiac Wood, Incense, Musk and Amber.
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