Fragrance comparison

Qissati Chapter 04 vs Private Saffron

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Qissati Chapter 04

Qissati

4.8621 votes

Rank #11,023 Fresh SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Private Saffron

Modern Armorist

5.001 votes

Rank #45,173 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Qissati Chapter 04
Choose it for a fresh spicy and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Private Saffron
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Qissati Chapter 042/4

Private Saffron2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Private Saffron
Sillage & projection: Private Saffron
Value for money: Qissati Chapter 04
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Qissati Chapter 04

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Qissati Chapter 04Qissati

Private SaffronModern Armorist

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.86/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 30%Had 11%Want 59%

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

86%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate96

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPrivate Saffron

SillagePrivate Saffron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value50

Category winnerQissati Chapter 04Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GingerMintBergamotNutmeg

Heart3-4 hrs

NeroliLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeranium

Base8-10+ hrs

MuskAmbergrisGuaiac Wood

Top

GrapefruitArtemisiaBergamotLavenderCardamomCinnamonSaffronCypress

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyFloral NotesCashmeranGeraniumLabdanumJasmineTobaccoCedar

Base

Guaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliAgarwoodVanillaBenzoinLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Geranium. Durations are only published for Qissati Chapter 04, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall55

Winter36

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex71

Women8

Casual 36%Work 29%Date 21%Party 14%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,023

PerfumerNathalie Templer

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#45,173

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQissati Chapter 04Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Qissati Chapter 04 hits the air with a brisk shock of garden mint, zesty bergamot, and grated ginger. The opening feels icy and energetic. Within twenty minutes, sweet neroli and delicate lily of the valley soften the bite, bringing a clean floral hum that feels like fresh morning air. As hours pass, the scent settle…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Qissati Chapter 04 or Private Saffron?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Qissati Chapter 04 is rated 4.86/5 from 21 votes; Private Saffron is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Qissati Chapter 04 for a fresh spicy and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Private Saffron for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Qissati Chapter 04 or Private Saffron?

Private Saffron lasts longest (Private Saffron 100/100, Qissati Chapter 04 88/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Qissati Chapter 04 or Private Saffron?

Private Saffron projects furthest (Private Saffron 100/100, Qissati Chapter 04 86/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Qissati Chapter 04 and Private Saffron smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Geranium.

Is Qissati Chapter 04 or Private Saffron better for summer or winter?

Qissati Chapter 04 suits daytime wear; Private Saffron suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Qissati Chapter 04 and Private Saffron?

Qissati Chapter 04 has top notes of Ginger, Mint, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Neroli, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Musk, Ambergris and Guaiac Wood. 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.