Fragrance comparison

Reins of the Steed vs Private Saffron

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

Reins of the Steed

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #78,000 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Private Saffron

Modern Armorist

5.001 votes

Rank #48,560 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Private Saffron takes 4 of 4 categories.

Reins of the Steed
Choose it for a woody and floral character.
Private Saffron
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Reins of the Steed0/4

Private Saffron4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Private Saffron
Sillage & projection: Private Saffron
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

Reins of the SteedThe Dua Brand

Private SaffronModern Armorist

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 60%Had 20%Want 20%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPrivate Saffron

SillagePrivate Saffron

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

woody100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Cherry BlossomBlack CurrantYlang-YlangRed BerriesSandalwoodPatchouliBergamotTuberoseCardamomAgarwoodVanillaBenzoin

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitArtemisiaBergamotLavenderCardamomCinnamonSaffronCypress

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyFloral NotesCashmeranGeraniumLabdanumJasmineTobaccoCedar

Base

Guaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliAgarwoodVanillaBenzoinLeather

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Patchouli, Bergamot and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Reins of the Steed, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

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#78,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,560

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPrivate SaffronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reins of the Steed by The Dua Brand is an intricate Extrait de Parfum that merges crisp fruit, rich flowers, and deep forest woods. The scent introduces itself with a sharp flash of lime, bergamot, crisp apple, and tart black currant. As the initial brightness settles, a complex core of rose, jasmine, tuberose, and ch…

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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, Reins of the Steed or Private Saffron?

Private Saffron takes 4 of 4 categories. Reins of the Steed is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Private Saffron is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Reins of the Steed for a woody and floral character. Choose Private Saffron for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Reins of the Steed or Private Saffron?

Private Saffron lasts longest (Private Saffron 100/100, Reins of the Steed 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Reins of the Steed or Private Saffron?

Private Saffron projects furthest (Private Saffron 100/100, Reins of the Steed 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Reins of the Steed and Private Saffron smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Patchouli, Bergamot and Cardamom.

Is Reins of the Steed or Private Saffron better for summer or winter?

Private Saffron suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reins of the Steed and Private Saffron?

Reins of the Steed features Cherry Blossom, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang, Red Berries and Sandalwood. 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.