McGonagall vs Private Saffron
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Private Saffron takes 3 of 4 categories.
McGonagallChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Private SaffronChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
McGonagall0/4
Private Saffron3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Private Saffron
- Sillage & projection
- Private Saffron
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Private Saffron
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
McGonagallWild Drops ParfumsPrivate SaffronModern ArmoristWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPrivate Saffron
SillagePrivate Saffron
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
vanilla90%
woody80%
sweet70%
fruity60%
balsamic50%
woody100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
White WineImmortelle
Heart
Dried FruitsTolu BalsamGuaiac WoodLabdanumOlibanumFreesia
Base
VanillaResinsAgarwoodBenzoinAmber
Top
GrapefruitArtemisiaBergamotLavenderCardamomCinnamonSaffronCypress
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyFloral NotesCashmeranGeraniumLabdanumJasmineTobaccoCedar
Base
Guaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliAgarwoodVanillaBenzoinLeather
InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Labdanum, Vanilla and Agarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day50
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
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#57,583
PerfumerAnna Nikishina
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#50,091
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPrivate SaffronHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMcGonagall opens with an unusual white wine and immortelle pairing, then settles into a warm ambered core of dried fruits, balsams, woods, and resin. The drydown looks plush rather than airy, with vanilla, benzoin, oud, and amber giving it a sweet, woody, slightly powdery finish. This reads best for someone who enjoys…
Reviews →Modern Armorist Private Saffron is a rich, grounding perfume that balances energetic citrus with deep woods and warm kitchen spices. It opens with a brisk kick of ruby grapefruit, fresh lavender, and cracked cardamom before settling into a heart of aromatic cypress, sweet pipe tobacco, and smooth cedar. The base ancho…
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, McGonagall or Private Saffron?
Private Saffron takes 3 of 4 categories. McGonagall is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Private Saffron is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose McGonagall for a amber and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Private Saffron for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, McGonagall or Private Saffron?
Private Saffron lasts longest (Private Saffron 100/100, McGonagall 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, McGonagall or Private Saffron?
Private Saffron projects furthest (Private Saffron 100/100, McGonagall 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do McGonagall and Private Saffron smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Labdanum, Vanilla and Agarwood.
Is McGonagall or Private Saffron better for summer or winter?
McGonagall suits evening wear; Private Saffron suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in McGonagall and Private Saffron?
McGonagall has top notes of White Wine and Immortelle, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Tolu Balsam, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum, a base of Vanilla, Resins, Agarwood and Benzoin. Private Saffron has top notes of Grapefruit, Artemisia, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Floral Notes, Cashmeran and Geranium, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.
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