Rose Oud vs Private Saffron
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Rose OudChoose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Private SaffronChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Rose Oud2/4
Private Saffron2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Private Saffron
- Sillage & projection
- Private Saffron
- Value for money
- Rose Oud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rose Oud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Rose OudMaison AlhambraPrivate SaffronModern ArmoristWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 36%Had 6%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 hate44%Love
31%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
16 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
Category winners
LongevityPrivate Saffron
SillagePrivate Saffron
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRose OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothoud100%
woody83%
warm spicy65%
amber48%
fresh spicy30%
woody100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Labdanum
Heart
PatchouliSaffronRose
Base
AgarwoodOudSandalwoodCedar
Top
GrapefruitArtemisiaBergamotLavenderCardamomCinnamonSaffronCypress
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyFloral NotesCashmeranGeraniumLabdanumJasmineTobaccoCedar
Base
Guaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliAgarwoodVanillaBenzoinLeather
InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Patchouli, Saffron and Agarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer13
Fall75
Winter100
Day67
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#36,022
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#50,091
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRose OudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRose Oud by Maison Alhambra presents a dry, resinous take on the traditional rose and oud pairing. Focused on smoky labdanum and woody patchouli, it creates an earthy profile that leans away from floral sweetness. This unisex composition offers a grounded experience, making it a reliable choice for those seeking a cam…
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, Rose Oud or Private Saffron?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Rose Oud is rated 4.06/5 from 16 votes; Private Saffron is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Rose Oud for a oud and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, 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, Rose Oud or Private Saffron?
Private Saffron lasts longest (Private Saffron 100/100, Rose Oud 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Rose Oud or Private Saffron?
Private Saffron projects furthest (Private Saffron 100/100, Rose Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rose Oud and Private Saffron smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Patchouli, Saffron and Agarwood.
Is Rose Oud or Private Saffron better for summer or winter?
Rose Oud suits evening wear; Private Saffron suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rose Oud and Private Saffron?
Rose Oud has top notes of Labdanum, heart notes of Patchouli, Saffron and Rose, a base of Agarwood, Oud, Sandalwood and Cedar. 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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