Fragrance comparison

Saffron Madness vs Fortnum & Mason The Perfume

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 104 ratings analysed

Saffron Madness

Amarsi Fragrances

3.3010 votes

Rank #59,992 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Fortnum & Mason The Perfume

Roja Dove

4.3894 votes

Rank #6,601 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fortnum & Mason The Perfume takes 4 of 5 categories.

Saffron Madness
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Fortnum & Mason The Perfume
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Saffron Madness1/5

Fortnum & Mason The Perfume4/5

Ratings & consensus: Fortnum & Mason The Perfume
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fortnum & Mason The Perfume
Sillage & projection: Fortnum & Mason The Perfume
Value for money: Saffron Madness
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fortnum & Mason The Perfume

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Saffron MadnessAmarsi Fragrances

Fortnum & Mason The PerfumeRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

4.38/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 43%Had 8%Want 49%

Category winnerFortnum & Mason The PerfumeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

20%Like

30%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

66%Love

18%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityFortnum & Mason The Perfume

SillageFortnum & Mason The Perfume

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value36

Category winnerSaffron MadnessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody86%

musky72%

fresh spicy58%

aromatic44%

warm spicy30%

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

smoky61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OlibanumLabdanumSaffronSpicy Notes

Heart

MyrtleLavenderNarcissus

Base

VetiverMuskAmbergris

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

PeachLabdanumMay RoseJasmineGeraniumOrange Blossom

Base

SaffronAmberCastoreumVanillaAmyrisBirchOlibanumBenzoin

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Labdanum and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring89

Summer24

Fall100

Winter97

Day68

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex67

Women22

Men23

Unisex60

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,992

PerfumerAlessandra Castelbarco

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,601

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerFortnum & Mason The PerfumeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Saffron Madness by Amarsi Fragrances is a fragrance for women and men. Saffron Madness was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Alessandra Castelbarco. Top notes are Olibanum, Labdanum, Saffron and Spicy Notes; middle notes are Myrtle, Lavender and Narcissus; base notes are Vetiver, Musk, Labdanum and A…

Reviews →

Fortnum & Mason The Perfume opens with bright citrus and a surprisingly candy-like peach effect, then turns richer, darker, and more textured as leather, saffron, smoke, and resin come forward. It wears as a plush amber-woody oriental with a slightly animalic edge. This suits someone who enjoys sweetness with grit rat…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Saffron Madness or Fortnum & Mason The Perfume?

Fortnum & Mason The Perfume takes 4 of 5 categories. Saffron Madness is rated 3.30/5 from 10 votes; Fortnum & Mason The Perfume is rated 4.38/5 from 94 votes. Choose Saffron Madness for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Fortnum & Mason The Perfume for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Saffron Madness or Fortnum & Mason The Perfume?

Fortnum & Mason The Perfume lasts longest (Fortnum & Mason The Perfume 79/100, Saffron Madness 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saffron Madness or Fortnum & Mason The Perfume?

Fortnum & Mason The Perfume projects furthest (Fortnum & Mason The Perfume 73/100, Saffron Madness 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saffron Madness and Fortnum & Mason The Perfume smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Labdanum and Saffron.

Is Saffron Madness or Fortnum & Mason The Perfume better for summer or winter?

Saffron Madness suits evening wear; Fortnum & Mason The Perfume suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Saffron Madness and Fortnum & Mason The Perfume?

Saffron Madness has top notes of Olibanum, Labdanum, Saffron and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Myrtle, Lavender and Narcissus, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Ambergris. Fortnum & Mason The Perfume has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, Labdanum, May Rose and Jasmine, a base of Saffron, Amber, Castoreum and Vanilla.