Fragrance comparison

Saffron Madness vs Siberia

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 176 ratings analysed

4 wins

Saffron Madness

Amarsi Fragrances

3.3010 votes

Rank #59,992 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Siberia

Soul of Russia

2.69166 votes

Rank #21,737 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saffron Madness takes 4 of 5 categories.

Saffron Madness
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Siberia
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Saffron Madness4/5

Siberia1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Saffron MadnessAmarsi Fragrances

SiberiaSoul of Russia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

2.69/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

Category winnerSaffron MadnessRating 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

22%Love

19%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

45%Hate

166 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevitySaffron Madness

SillageSaffron Madness

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value51

Category winnerSaffron MadnessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody86%

musky72%

fresh spicy58%

aromatic44%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

warm spicy88%

aromatic77%

earthy65%

powdery53%

vanilla42%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OlibanumLabdanumSaffronSpicy Notes

Heart

MyrtleLavenderNarcissus

Base

VetiverMuskAmbergris

Top15-30 mins

VetiverCardamomSaffronGinger

Heart1-2 hrs

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCastoreumLabdanumMyrtle

Base2-4 hrs

CedarPatchouliVanillaSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Saffron, Myrtle and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Siberia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring94

Summer94

Fall89

Winter100

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex67

Women22

Men29

Unisex53

Women18

Casual 42%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,992

PerfumerAlessandra Castelbarco

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,737

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerSiberiaHigher 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…

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Siberia by Soul of Russia brings the dry, crisp chill of a northern evergreen forest into everyday life. It opens with an invigorating burst of earthy vetiver, sharp ginger, and herbal cardamom before settling into a heart of smoky cypriol oil, myrtle, and leathery labdanum. As the fragrance settles onto skin, it reve…

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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, Saffron Madness or Siberia?

Saffron Madness takes 4 of 5 categories. Saffron Madness is rated 3.30/5 from 10 votes; Siberia is rated 2.69/5 from 166 votes. Choose Saffron Madness for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Siberia for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Saffron Madness or Siberia?

Saffron Madness lasts longest (Saffron Madness 70/100, Siberia 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saffron Madness or Siberia?

Saffron Madness projects furthest (Saffron Madness 61/100, Siberia 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saffron Madness and Siberia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Saffron, Myrtle and Vetiver.

Is Saffron Madness or Siberia better for summer or winter?

Saffron Madness suits evening wear; Siberia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Saffron Madness and Siberia?

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. Siberia has top notes of Vetiver, Cardamom, Saffron and Ginger, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Castoreum, Labdanum and Myrtle, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Vanilla and Sandalwood.