Fragrance comparison

Ruaa vs 706 Saffron & Oud

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ruaa

Junaid Perfumes

5.003 votes

Rank #33,288 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

706 Saffron & Oud

N.C.P. Olfactives

4.2524 votes

Rank #33,375 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruaa takes 3 of 3 categories.

Ruaa
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
706 Saffron & Oud
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ruaa3/3

706 Saffron & Oud0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RuaaJunaid Perfumes

706 Saffron & OudN.C.P. Olfactives

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

50%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityRuaa

SillageRuaa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value52

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

rose84%

woody77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

rose100%

oud88%

floral77%

amber65%

vanilla53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match60%Closely related · both rose, oud and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)

Base

SandalwoodAmber

Top

RoseSaffronCedar

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliSandalwood

Base

AmberVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesRose, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring47

Summer20

Fall100

Winter73

Day73

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men25

Unisex44

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,288

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#33,375

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRuaaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ruaa by Junaid Perfumes is a potent, deep oriental blend centered on a bold rose opening that quickly gives way to dark, resinous agarwood. It is a highly projected fragrance that finds its footing best in evening wear and cooler climates. Those who appreciate traditional, heavy hitting Middle Eastern compositions wil…

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706 Saffron & Oud pairs a rich rose and saffron opening with oud, patchouli, sandalwood, then settles into amber, vanilla, and musk. It reads warm, floral, woody, and slightly sweet, with a metallic edge some wearers may notice. Community feedback suggests strong projection and long wear, especially in cooler weather.…

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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, Ruaa or 706 Saffron & Oud?

Ruaa takes 3 of 3 categories. Ruaa is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; 706 Saffron & Oud is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes. Choose Ruaa for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose 706 Saffron & Oud for a rose and oud character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ruaa or 706 Saffron & Oud?

Ruaa lasts longest (Ruaa 100/100, 706 Saffron & Oud 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruaa or 706 Saffron & Oud?

Ruaa projects furthest (Ruaa 100/100, 706 Saffron & Oud 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruaa and 706 Saffron & Oud smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, oud and amber accords. Common notes include Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Amber.

Is Ruaa or 706 Saffron & Oud better for summer or winter?

Ruaa suits evening wear; 706 Saffron & Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruaa and 706 Saffron & Oud?

Ruaa has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), a base of Sandalwood and Amber. 706 Saffron & Oud has top notes of Rose, Saffron and Cedar, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Musk.