Profusion vs Private Saffron
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
ProfusionChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Private SaffronChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Profusion2/4
Private Saffron2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Private Saffron
- Sillage & projection
- Private Saffron
- Value for money
- Profusion
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Profusion
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ProfusionDottiPrivate SaffronModern ArmoristWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 59%Had 16%Want 25%
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 hate54%Love
25%Like
4%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
28 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 winnerProfusionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
aromatic91%
fresh spicy83%
powdery74%
herbal65%
vanilla56%
woody100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Black PepperArtemisiaCardamomGrapefruit
Heart2-4 hrs
CinnamonGeraniumHeliotrope
Base6-8+ hrs
elemiSandalwoodVanillaLabdanumMuskCoumarin
Top
GrapefruitArtemisiaBergamotLavenderCardamomCinnamonSaffronCypress
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyFloral NotesCashmeranGeraniumLabdanumJasmineTobaccoCedar
Base
Guaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliAgarwoodVanillaBenzoinLeather
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Profusion, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer14
Fall100
Winter64
Day53
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#38,811
PerfumerRodrigo Lombardi
Launched2018
Reviews0
Overall rank#49,982
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerProfusionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotProfusion by Dotti opens with a zesty burst of tart grapefruit sliced open beside cracked black pepper and herbal artemisia. Within minutes, the bright citrus softens, giving way to a cozy core of spicy cinnamon and creamy heliotrope that smells like warm almond pastry dusted with holiday spice. As the fragrance settl…
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, Profusion or Private Saffron?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Profusion is rated 4.14/5 from 28 votes; Private Saffron is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Profusion for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Private Saffron for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Profusion or Private Saffron?
Private Saffron lasts longest (Private Saffron 100/100, Profusion 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Profusion or Private Saffron?
Private Saffron projects furthest (Private Saffron 100/100, Profusion 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Profusion and Private Saffron smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Cinnamon.
Is Profusion or Private Saffron better for summer or winter?
Profusion suits evening wear; Private Saffron suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Profusion and Private Saffron?
Profusion has top notes of Black Pepper, Artemisia, Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon, Geranium and Heliotrope, a base of elemi, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Labdanum. 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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