Fragrance comparison

Rose Patchouli vs Imperial Saffron

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

1 wins

Rose Patchouli

B96

3.1712 votes

Rank #66,920 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Imperial Saffron

Teymouri

5.001 votes

Rank #69,750 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Patchouli takes 1 of 1 categories.

Rose Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Imperial Saffron
Choose it for a woody and amber character.

Rose Patchouli1/1

Imperial Saffron0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose PatchouliB96

Imperial SaffronTeymouri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 38%Had 14%Want 48%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

17%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

25%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose91%

patchouli83%

amber74%

warm spicy65%

floral56%

woody100%

amber88%

aromatic77%

powdery65%

warm spicy53%

smoky42%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Water JasmineJuniper

Heart

RoseIncenseVioletBlack Currant

Base

PatchouliPrecious WoodsAmberwoodVetiverMusk

Top

MateGrapefruitPineappleSaffronTeaBlack CurrantBlack PepperBergamot

Heart

IncenseLavenderVioletJasmineNutmeg

Base

Ebony WoodAmberBrazilian RosewoodCashmeranCedarwoodVetiverSuedeVanilla

InformationalShared notesIncense, Violet, Black Currant and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,920

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,750

PerfumerMasoud Teymouri

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose PatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Patchouli by B96 is a floral woody musk scent for women, signed by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour. It centers on a deep, resinous rose paired with earthy patchouli and a touch of incense. This 2021 release fits well for cooler autumn evenings, offering a sophisticated profile for those who appreciate woody floral s…

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Imperial Saffron by Teymouri is a fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Imperial Saffron was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Masoud Teymouri. Top notes are Mate, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Saffron, Tea, Black Currant, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Lime; middle notes are Incense, Lavender, …

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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, Rose Patchouli or Imperial Saffron?

Rose Patchouli takes 1 of 1 categories. Rose Patchouli is rated 3.17/5 from 12 votes; Imperial Saffron is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Rose Patchouli for a woody and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Imperial Saffron for a woody and amber character.

Do Rose Patchouli and Imperial Saffron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Violet, Black Currant and Vetiver.

Is Rose Patchouli or Imperial Saffron better for summer or winter?

Rose Patchouli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Patchouli and Imperial Saffron?

Rose Patchouli has top notes of Water Jasmine and Juniper, heart notes of Rose, Incense, Violet and Black Currant, a base of Patchouli, Precious Woods, Amberwood and Vetiver. Imperial Saffron has top notes of Mate, Grapefruit, Pineapple and Saffron, heart notes of Incense, Lavender, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Ebony Wood, Amber, Brazilian Rosewood and Cashmeran.