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Othello vs Miel Sauvage

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

Updated 356 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Miel Sauvage takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Othello

    Choose it for a smoky and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Miel Sauvage

    Choose it for a honey and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Othello2/7
Miel Sauvage5/7
Ratings & consensus
Miel Sauvage
Community sentiment
Miel Sauvage
Longevity
Miel Sauvage
Sillage & projection
Miel Sauvage
Value for money
Othello
Versatility
Othello
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Miel Sauvage

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
OthelloIl Profvmo
Miel SauvageAmouroud
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.62/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%
3.93/ 5 · 277 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerMiel SauvageRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
28%Love
41%Like
7%Ok
21%Dislike
3%Hate

29 votes

49%Love
32%Like
8%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate

265 votes

Category winnerMiel SauvageMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityMiel Sauvage

SillageMiel Sauvage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value65
¤ Price value50
Category winnerOthelloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
smoky100%
amber92%
leather84%
woody77%
white floral69%
honey61%
honey100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
sweet77%
amber69%
white floral61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, woody and honey

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Passionfruit
Heart
IncenseBirchDaturaPatchouli
Base
HoneyAgarwood (Oud)
Top
HoneyBergamotRed Pepper
Heart
SandalwoodJasmineAgarwood (Oud)
Base
IncenseTonka BeanPatchouli
InformationalShared notesIncense, Patchouli, Honey and Agarwood (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
Spring79
Summer36
Fall100
Winter64
Day100
Night79
Spring76
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOthelloMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men88
Unisex13
Women0
Men30
Unisex43
Women27
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,808

PerfumerSilvana Casoli

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#5,330

PerfumerJohn Mastracola

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerMiel SauvageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Othello by Il Profvmo opens with a brief fruity lift, then quickly settles into a smoky, resinous core where incense, birch and patchouli do most of the talking. The vibe leans dark-amber and slightly leathery, with a sweet touch in the base that can read like honey. Oud is present on paper, but it often comes across …

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Miel Sauvage by Amouroud opens with a striking, warm honey accord that avoids excessive sweetness. This unisex fragrance, launched in 2016, features a distinct spicy heart of red pepper and agarwood, grounded by incense and patchouli. It thrives in cooler weather, making it an excellent choice for crisp autumn evening…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Othello or Miel Sauvage?

Miel Sauvage takes 5 of 7 categories. Othello is rated 3.62/5 from 79 votes; Miel Sauvage is rated 3.93/5 from 277 votes. Choose Othello for a smoky and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Miel Sauvage for a honey and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Othello or Miel Sauvage?

Miel Sauvage lasts longest (Miel Sauvage 76/100, Othello 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Othello or Miel Sauvage?

Miel Sauvage projects furthest (Miel Sauvage 68/100, Othello 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Othello and Miel Sauvage smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and honey accords. Common notes include Incense, Patchouli, Honey and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Othello or Miel Sauvage better for summer or winter?

For summer, Othello is the stronger pick. For winter, Miel Sauvage is the stronger pick. Othello suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Othello and Miel Sauvage?

Othello has top notes of Passionfruit, heart notes of Incense, Birch, Datura and Patchouli, a base of Honey and Agarwood (Oud). Miel Sauvage has top notes of Honey, Bergamot and Red Pepper, heart notes of Sandalwood, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Incense, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.

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