Oud Ispahan vs Saffron Rose
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud Ispahan takes 4 of 7 categories.
Oud IspahanChoose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Saffron RoseChoose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud Ispahan4/7
Saffron Rose3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Saffron Rose
- Community sentiment
- Saffron Rose
- Longevity
- Oud Ispahan
- Sillage & projection
- Oud Ispahan
- Value for money
- Oud Ispahan
- Versatility
- Saffron Rose
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oud Ispahan
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Oud IspahanDiorSaffron RoseGrossmithWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 3,355 votes
Have 82%Had 18%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 hate49%Love
26%Like
9%Ok
11%Dislike
5%Hate
1,125 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
LongevityOud Ispahan
SillageOud Ispahan
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOud IspahanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose91%
woody83%
warm spicy74%
amber65%
balsamic48%
floral39%
leather100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
oud77%
rose69%
smoky61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, rose and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Labdanum
Heart
RosePatchouliSaffron
Base
Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodCedar
Top1 to 2 hours
RoseSaffronCinnamon
Heart3 to 5 hours
Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoMyrrhWoody Notes
Base6 to 8 hours
CastoreumLabdanumGuaiac WoodAmberSandalwood
InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Rose, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Saffron Rose, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring38
Summer17
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#292
PerfumerFrançois Demachy
Launched2012
Reviews439
Overall rank#9,895
PerfumerTrevor Nicholl
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerOud IspahanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDior Oud Ispahan makes a strong entrance with sticky labdanum resin and earthy saffron before settling into a warm heart of dark Damask rose and patchouli. Deep in the base, smoky agarwood oud and dry cedar create a rich, woodsy foundation that stays noticeable on skin for hours. It smells like stepping into an old ce…
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, Oud Ispahan or Saffron Rose?
Oud Ispahan takes 4 of 7 categories. Oud Ispahan is rated 3.94/5 from 3,355 votes; Saffron Rose is rated 4.11/5 from 154 votes. Choose Oud Ispahan for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Saffron Rose for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Oud Ispahan or Saffron Rose?
Oud Ispahan lasts longest (Oud Ispahan 88/100, Saffron Rose 81/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oud Ispahan or Saffron Rose?
Oud Ispahan projects furthest (Oud Ispahan 80/100, Saffron Rose 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Oud Ispahan and Saffron Rose smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, rose and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Rose, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Oud Ispahan or Saffron Rose better for summer or winter?
For summer, Oud Ispahan is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Ispahan is the stronger pick. Saffron Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oud Ispahan and Saffron Rose?
Oud Ispahan has top notes of Labdanum, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli and Saffron, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Cedar. 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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