Fragrance comparison

Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla vs Sorong 20.1

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 299 ratings analysed

5 wins

Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla

Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

4.00232 votes

Rank #6,217 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Sorong 20.1

Pierre Guillaume Paris

3.6667 votes

Rank #40,665 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla takes 5 of 7 categories.

Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Sorong 20.1
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla5/7

Sorong 20.12/7

Ratings & consensus: Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla
Community sentiment: Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla
Longevity: Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla
Sillage & projection: Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla
Value for money: Sorong 20.1
Versatility: Sorong 20.1
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, VanillaRosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

Sorong 20.1Pierre Guillaume Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 232 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 37%Had 14%Want 50%

Category winnerRosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, VanillaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

232 votes

25%Love

37%Like

15%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerRosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, VanillaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityRosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla

SillageRosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value47

Category winnerSorong 20.1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Calabrian bergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

SaffronNutmegCinnamonIrisJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodVanillaLabdanumBenzoinVetiverTonka BeanSandalwood

Notes

SaffronCypressGuaiac WoodIrisCitruseselemiCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGingerBenzoinLabdanumBlack CurrantTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Iris, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer54

Fall46

Winter62

Day100

Night69

Category winnerSorong 20.1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex49

Women7

Men50

Unisex43

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,217

PerfumerRosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#40,665

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, VanillaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot and bitter nutmeg before settling into a warm heart of cinnamon, iris, and saffron. The foundation rests on dark agarwood, dry guaiac wood, and resinous benzoin, softened by a touch of smooth vanilla. It creates a rich, oriental sp…

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Pierre Guillaume Paris offers a striking woody-amber composition with Sorong 20.1. A blast of sharp saffron and dry cypress dominates the initial spray, establishing a smoky, mineral-rich presence. It settles into a warm shield of guaiac wood and cypriol oil, suited for cool autumn days when you want a quiet, protecti…

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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, Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla or Sorong 20.1?

Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla takes 5 of 7 categories. Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla is rated 4.00/5 from 232 votes; Sorong 20.1 is rated 3.66/5 from 67 votes. Choose Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Sorong 20.1 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla or Sorong 20.1?

Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla lasts longest (Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla 72/100, Sorong 20.1 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla or Sorong 20.1?

Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla projects furthest (Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla 62/100, Sorong 20.1 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla and Sorong 20.1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Iris, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum.

Is Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla or Sorong 20.1 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sorong 20.1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla is the stronger pick. Sorong 20.1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla and Sorong 20.1?

Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Saffron, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Iris, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Vanilla and Labdanum. Sorong 20.1 features Saffron, Cypress, Guaiac Wood, Iris and Citruses.