Fragrance comparison

Patchouli Oudh vs Private Saffron

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

Patchouli Oudh

Mashaer

5.001 votes

Rank #53,333 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Private Saffron

Modern Armorist

5.001 votes

Rank #50,471 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Private Saffron takes 2 of 2 categories.

Patchouli Oudh
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character.
Private Saffron
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Patchouli Oudh0/2

Private Saffron2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Patchouli OudhMashaer

Private SaffronModern Armorist

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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 hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPrivate SaffronBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

camphor61%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bay LeafLavenderCinnamon

Heart

PatchouliGeraniumRose

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Top

GrapefruitArtemisiaBergamotLavenderCardamomCinnamonSaffronCypress

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyFloral NotesCashmeranGeraniumLabdanumJasmineTobaccoCedar

Base

Guaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliAgarwoodVanillaBenzoinLeather

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cinnamon, Patchouli 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 season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,333

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPrivate SaffronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mashaer Patchouli Oudh opens with a sharp burst of bay leaf and cinnamon before settling into heavy earthy patchouli. As hours pass on skin, warm amber and tonka bean soften the medicinal camphor edge. It sits best on heavy wool coats during crisp autumn evenings when you want a dry, aromatic cloud.

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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…

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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, Patchouli Oudh or Private Saffron?

Private Saffron takes 2 of 2 categories. Patchouli Oudh is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Private Saffron is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Patchouli Oudh for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Choose Private Saffron for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Do Patchouli Oudh and Private Saffron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cinnamon, Patchouli and Geranium.

Is Patchouli Oudh or Private Saffron better for summer or winter?

Patchouli Oudh suits daytime wear; Private Saffron suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli Oudh and Private Saffron?

Patchouli Oudh has top notes of Bay Leaf, Lavender and Cinnamon, heart notes of Patchouli, Geranium and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Amber. 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.