Fragrance comparison

Narada vs Saga of the Silk Road

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

Narada

Fulton & Roark · 2020

3.6221 votes

Rank #58,973 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Saga of the Silk Road

Aura of Kazakhstan

3.7442 votes

Rank #39,828 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saga of the Silk Road takes 5 of 5 categories.

Narada
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Saga of the Silk Road
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Narada0/5

Saga of the Silk Road5/5

Ratings & consensus: Saga of the Silk Road
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Saga of the Silk Road
Sillage & projection: Saga of the Silk Road
Value for money: Saga of the Silk Road
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Saga of the Silk Road

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NaradaFulton & Roark

Saga of the Silk RoadAura of Kazakhstan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.74/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

Category winnerSaga of the Silk RoadRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

48%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

40%Love

21%Like

17%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevitySaga of the Silk Road

SillageSaga of the Silk Road

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price value24

Category winnerSaga of the Silk RoadBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

citrus65%

woody53%

balsamic42%

amber100%

warm spicy86%

balsamic72%

woody58%

fresh spicy44%

powdery30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerPalisander Rosewood

Base6-8 hrs

Resins

Top

Black PepperMyrrhIncenseWormwood

Heart

SpicesOriental notesRed Wine

Base

ResinsTolu BalsamPalisander RosewoodSandalwoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Palisander Rosewood and Resins. Durations are only published for Narada, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring57

Summer71

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 18%Party 6%

Men35

Unisex55

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,973

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,828

PerfumerSarah McCartney

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSaga of the Silk RoadHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fulton & Roark Narada opens with a crisp snap of cracked black pepper and zesty bergamot citrus. That initial citrus sharpness burns off in fifteen minutes. Freshly grated ginger and dry palisander rosewood quickly step forward to anchor the middle. The scent evokes an early autumn walk along damp Pacific Northwest tr…

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Saga of the Silk Road by Aura of Kazakhstan brings the historic caravan route to life. This oriental spicy scent opens with sharp black pepper and incense, settling into a deep heart of warm spices and red wine. It suits those seeking a complex, resinous fragrance for crisp autumn evenings, offering a distinctive, tra…

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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, Narada or Saga of the Silk Road?

Saga of the Silk Road takes 5 of 5 categories. Narada is rated 3.62/5 from 21 votes; Saga of the Silk Road is rated 3.74/5 from 42 votes. Choose Narada for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Saga of the Silk Road for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Narada or Saga of the Silk Road?

Saga of the Silk Road lasts longest (Saga of the Silk Road 60/100, Narada 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narada or Saga of the Silk Road?

Saga of the Silk Road projects furthest (Saga of the Silk Road 55/100, Narada 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narada and Saga of the Silk Road smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Palisander Rosewood and Resins.

Is Narada or Saga of the Silk Road better for summer or winter?

Narada suits daytime wear; Saga of the Silk Road suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narada and Saga of the Silk Road?

Narada has top notes of Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Ginger and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Resins. Saga of the Silk Road has top notes of Black Pepper, Myrrh, Incense and Wormwood, heart notes of Spices, Oriental notes and Red Wine, a base of Resins, Tolu Balsam, Palisander Rosewood and Sandalwood.