Nerosa vs Saffron Rose
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Saffron Rose takes 6 of 7 categories.
NerosaChoose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Saffron RoseChoose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Nerosa1/7
Saffron Rose6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Saffron Rose
- Community sentiment
- Saffron Rose
- Longevity
- Saffron Rose
- Sillage & projection
- Saffron Rose
- Value for money
- Nerosa
- Versatility
- Saffron Rose
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Saffron Rose
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NerosaLaboratorio OlfattivoSaffron RoseGrossmithWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 188 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.11/ 5 · 154 votes
Have 29%Had 11%Want 59%
Category winnerSaffron RoseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
40%Like
21%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
188 votes
47%Love
32%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
154 votes
Category winnerSaffron RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySaffron Rose
SillageSaffron Rose
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNerosaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
leather92%
warm spicy84%
rose77%
amber69%
aromatic61%
leather100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
oud77%
rose69%
smoky61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, leather and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronGuaiac WoodLabdanumNutmegCloves
Heart
RoseGeraniumYlang-Ylang
Base
Agarwood (Oud)LeatherelemiCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberVetiverBenzoinPatchouli
Top1 to 2 hours
RoseSaffronCinnamon
Heart3 to 5 hours
Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoMyrrhWoody Notes
Base6 to 8 hours
CastoreumLabdanumGuaiac WoodAmberSandalwood
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Guaiac Wood, Labdanum and Rose. Durations are only published for Saffron Rose, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring39
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring41
Summer16
Fall100
Winter70
Day80
Night100
Category winnerSaffron RoseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,441
PerfumerDavid Maruitte
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#7,390
PerfumerTrevor Nicholl
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerSaffron RoseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNerosa opens with an immediate flash of bitter saffron, sharp clove, and warm guaiac wood before settling into its dark heart. A dense, soapy red rose steps forward quickly, braced by green geranium and resinous labdanum. As the scent warms on skin, smoky leather, birch leaf, and dry oud anchor the base alongside eart…
Reviews →Saffron Rose by Grossmith is a deep oriental spicy fragrance centered on rich florals, dark woods, and warm spices. It opens with an immediate surge of red rose, dry saffron, and brisk cinnamon, creating an energetic, bittersweet spice profile. As the top settles, agarwood oud, sweet myrrh, and dry tobacco leaves give…
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, Nerosa or Saffron Rose?
Saffron Rose takes 6 of 7 categories. Nerosa is rated 3.81/5 from 188 votes; Saffron Rose is rated 4.11/5 from 154 votes. Choose Nerosa for a woody and leather character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Saffron Rose for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Nerosa or Saffron Rose?
Saffron Rose lasts longest (Saffron Rose 81/100, Nerosa 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Nerosa or Saffron Rose?
Saffron Rose projects furthest (Saffron Rose 69/100, Nerosa 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Nerosa and Saffron Rose smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Guaiac Wood, Labdanum and Rose.
Is Nerosa or Saffron Rose better for summer or winter?
For summer, Saffron Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Nerosa is the stronger pick. Saffron Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nerosa and Saffron Rose?
Nerosa has top notes of Saffron, Guaiac Wood, Labdanum and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, elemi and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Saffron Rose has top notes of Rose, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Myrrh and Woody Notes, a base of Castoreum, Labdanum, Guaiac Wood and Amber.
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