Fragrance comparison

Meksar vs Saraj

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 100 ratings analysed

2 wins

Meksar

Blend Oud

5.002 votes

Rank #45,745 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Saraj

Gritti

3.9798 votes

Rank #25,364 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meksar takes 2 of 3 categories.

Meksar
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Saraj
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Meksar2/3

Saraj1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Meksar
Sillage & projection: Meksar
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Saraj

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MeksarBlend Oud

SarajGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

3.97/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 25%Had 17%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

39%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMeksar

SillageMeksar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value40

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

musky84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

warm spicy86%

woody72%

balsamic58%

smoky44%

aromatic30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonOlibanumBergamotGalbanumLemon

Heart

CedarAngelicaRoseOrrisGuaiac Wood

Base

AmberOakmossVetiverMuskLabdanumVanilla

Top15 to 30 minutes

OlibanumCinnamonAngelicaLime

Heart2 to 4 hours

Virginia CedarClovesVetiverLabdanumEgyptian Jasmine

Base4 to 7 hours

IncenseMyrrhMusk

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Olibanum, Cedar and Angelica. Durations are only published for Saraj, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Spring32

Summer21

Fall100

Winter63

Day69

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men43

Unisex48

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,745

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,364

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSarajHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Meksar opens with a sharp burst of galbanum and bergamot before cinnamon and olibanum warm the air. As the heart unfolds, cedar and guaiac wood meet soft powdery orris. The base settles into heavy labdanum amber, vetiver, and oakmoss. It suits cold evening events when you want a rich, dark resinous presence that lasts…

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Saraj by Gritti opens with an aromatic burst of green angelica, zesty lime, olibanum, and warm cinnamon. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals a rich woody core of Virginia cedar and earthy vetiver, accented by dry cloves, resinous labdanum, and soft Egyptian jasmine. In the deep drydown, resinous base …

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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, Meksar or Saraj?

Meksar takes 2 of 3 categories. Meksar is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Saraj is rated 3.97/5 from 98 votes. Choose Meksar for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Saraj for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Meksar or Saraj?

Meksar lasts longest (Meksar 73/100, Saraj 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Meksar or Saraj?

Meksar projects furthest (Meksar 100/100, Saraj 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Meksar and Saraj smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Olibanum, Cedar and Angelica.

Is Meksar or Saraj better for summer or winter?

Meksar suits evening wear; Saraj suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Meksar and Saraj?

Meksar has top notes of Cinnamon, Olibanum, Bergamot and Galbanum, heart notes of Cedar, Angelica, Rose and Orris, a base of Amber, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Musk. Saraj has top notes of Olibanum, Cinnamon, Angelica and Lime, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Cloves, Vetiver and Labdanum, a base of Incense, Myrrh and Musk.