Fragrance comparison

Oud Shiraz vs Sagittarius

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oud Shiraz

Al Musbah

5.002 votes

Rank #41,722 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Sagittarius

Demeter Fragrance

3.4010 votes

Rank #64,352 Fresh SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Shiraz takes 3 of 4 categories.

Oud Shiraz
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Sagittarius
Choose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Oud Shiraz3/4

Sagittarius1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud Shiraz
Sillage & projection: Oud Shiraz
Value for money: Sagittarius
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud Shiraz

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud ShirazAl Musbah

SagittariusDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 37%Had 5%Want 58%

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

70%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityOud Shiraz

SillageOud Shiraz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value90

Category winnerSagittariusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

patchouli77%

iris69%

oud61%

fresh spicy100%

floral90%

camphor80%

fresh70%

aromatic60%

herbal50%

Scent match15%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Saffron

Heart

Iris

Base

AmberPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

Notes

LaurelsWildflowersSaffronAgarwood (Oud)Amber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Amber and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Sagittarius, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring40

Summer60

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,722

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud ShirazHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Shiraz is a woody, warm spicy scent built around saffron up top and a powdery iris heart. The dry-down leans resinous and earthy with amber, patchouli, oud and sandalwood, giving it a dense, slightly metallic, violet-tinged feel. It reads best in cooler weather and evening settings, and it can come across as very…

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Sagittarius by Demeter Fragrance delivers an unexpected herbal profile that balances brisk greenery against dry woods. It hits the senses quickly. The initial spray releases crisp laurel leaves and a touch of camphor coolness before softening into a field of rustic wildflowers. Warm saffron introduces a dry, earthy sp…

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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, Oud Shiraz or Sagittarius?

Oud Shiraz takes 3 of 4 categories. Oud Shiraz is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Sagittarius is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Oud Shiraz for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Sagittarius for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Shiraz or Sagittarius?

Oud Shiraz lasts longest (Oud Shiraz 80/100, Sagittarius 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Shiraz or Sagittarius?

Oud Shiraz projects furthest (Oud Shiraz 81/100, Sagittarius 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Shiraz and Sagittarius smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Saffron, Amber and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Oud Shiraz or Sagittarius better for summer or winter?

Oud Shiraz suits day or night wear; Sagittarius suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Shiraz and Sagittarius?

Oud Shiraz has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Iris, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. Sagittarius features Laurels, Wildflowers, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.