Fragrance comparison

Norte vs Sa'ud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

Norte

ATTAR. Alma de Perfume

4.502 votes

Rank #56,295 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sa'ud

Asdaaf

3.789 votes

Rank #51,630 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sa'ud takes 4 of 4 categories.

Norte
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Sa'ud
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Norte0/4

Sa'ud4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NorteATTAR. Alma de Perfume

Sa'udAsdaaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

44%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySa'ud

SillageSa'ud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value90

Category winnerSa'udBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

rose80%

oud70%

lavender60%

warm spicy50%

citrus100%

woody91%

oud83%

musky74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Turkish RoseMandarin OrangeOrangePepper

Heart

LavenderRoseCardamom

Base

OudPatchouli

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotOrange

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

Woody NotesMuskOud

InformationalShared notesRose, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Oud. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,295

PerfumerLautaro Cabestrero

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSa'udHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Norte reads as a bright, spicy rose with a clean aromatic core and a darker oud-patchouli base. The opening looks citrusy and peppery, then settles into rose, lavender and cardamom, keeping the scent fresh rather than heavy. It may suit someone who wants a modern rose oud that feels polished, wearable and comfortably …

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Sa'ud opens with a bright orange and bergamot lift, then settles into a woody, musky dry-down with a noticeable oud thread. The overall effect reads smoother and easier to wear than many heavier oud styles. It suits shoppers who want a citrus-leaning oud with some floral softness rather than a dark, smoky statement sc…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Norte or Sa'ud?

Sa'ud takes 4 of 4 categories. Norte is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Sa'ud is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Norte for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Sa'ud for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Norte or Sa'ud?

Sa'ud lasts longest (Sa'ud 84/100, Norte 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Norte or Sa'ud?

Sa'ud projects furthest (Sa'ud 71/100, Norte 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Norte and Sa'ud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Rose, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Oud.

Is Norte or Sa'ud better for summer or winter?

Norte suits day or night wear; Sa'ud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Norte and Sa'ud?

Norte has top notes of Turkish Rose, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Rose and Cardamom, a base of Oud and Patchouli. Sa'ud has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Woody Notes, Musk and Oud.