Patchouli vs Private Saffron
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
PatchouliChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Private SaffronChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Patchouli2/4
Private Saffron2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Private Saffron
- Sillage & projection
- Private Saffron
- Value for money
- Patchouli
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Patchouli
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PatchouliGranadoPrivate SaffronModern ArmoristWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 171 votes
Have 57%Had 8%Want 36%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
31%Like
15%Ok
6%Dislike
4%Hate
171 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPrivate Saffron
SillagePrivate Saffron
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPatchouliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy91%
fresh spicy83%
patchouli74%
aromatic65%
lavender56%
woody100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomNutmegOrange
Heart
LavenderGuaiac WoodGeranium
Base
PatchouliCedarFrankincense
Top
GrapefruitArtemisiaBergamotLavenderCardamomCinnamonSaffronCypress
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyFloral NotesCashmeranGeraniumLabdanumJasmineTobaccoCedar
Base
Guaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliAgarwoodVanillaBenzoinLeather
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lavender, Guaiac Wood and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring89
Summer33
Fall100
Winter76
Day99
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,112
PerfumerLeandro Petit
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#49,982
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGranado Patchouli opens with a sharp burst of orange zest paired with warm cardamom and nutmeg. The citrus dies down quickly, allowing aromatic lavender and spicy geranium to smooth out the top notes. As the fragrance settles on skin, a quiet guaiac wood note bridges the initial spice into a dry, woody backbone. The b…
Reviews →Modern Armorist Private Saffron is a rich, grounding perfume that balances energetic citrus with deep woods and warm kitchen spices. It opens with a brisk kick of ruby grapefruit, fresh lavender, and cracked cardamom before settling into a heart of aromatic cypress, sweet pipe tobacco, and smooth cedar. The base ancho…
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, Patchouli or Private Saffron?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Patchouli is rated 4.06/5 from 171 votes; Private Saffron is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Private Saffron for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Private Saffron?
Private Saffron lasts longest (Private Saffron 100/100, Patchouli 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli or Private Saffron?
Private Saffron projects furthest (Private Saffron 100/100, Patchouli 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouli and Private Saffron smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lavender, Guaiac Wood and Geranium.
Is Patchouli or Private Saffron better for summer or winter?
Patchouli suits day or night wear; Private Saffron suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli and Private Saffron?
Patchouli has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg and Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Guaiac Wood and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Cedar and Frankincense. Private Saffron has top notes of Grapefruit, Artemisia, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Floral Notes, Cashmeran and Geranium, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.
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