Fragrance comparison

Saffron Of Consuegra vs Mendes Man

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

Saffron Of Consuegra

Prince War

2.001 votes

Rank #78,698 AromaticWoody

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55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Mendes Man

Mendes Perfumes

3.5225 votes

Rank #29,138 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mendes Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

Saffron Of Consuegra
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.
Mendes Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Saffron Of Consuegra1/4

Mendes Man3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mendes Man
Sillage & projection: Mendes Man
Value for money: Saffron Of Consuegra
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mendes Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Saffron Of ConsuegraPrince War

Mendes ManMendes Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.52/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 46%Had 14%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

40%Love

24%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

24%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMendes Man

SillageMendes Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value62

Category winnerSaffron Of ConsuegraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

leather84%

violet77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

fruity65%

citrus56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

SaffronJuniper

Heart2 to 3 hours

Black VioletLeather

Base2 to 3 hours

Vetiver

Top

Red AppleBergamotCardamomJuniper

Heart

SaffronRosePatchouliLeather

Base

VanilaCashmere WoodCedarVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Juniper, Leather and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Saffron Of Consuegra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall83

Winter58

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men96

Unisex0

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#78,698

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,138

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMendes ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Saffron Of Consuegra by Prince War delivers a dry, aromatic profile centered on bold spices and dark textures. The scent introduces a sharp snap of aromatic juniper berries alongside bittersweet saffron threads. As the opening settles, powdery black violet softens the core, balancing a prominent leather note that feel…

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Mendes Man opens with crisp red apple, bright bergamot, and cool cardamom that create an immediately refreshing, aromatic top layer. As it settles, juniper and a clean trace of saffron prevent the fruitiness from turning overly sweet. The heart introduces subtle patchouli, soft rose, and light leather, though the frag…

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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, Saffron Of Consuegra or Mendes Man?

Mendes Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Saffron Of Consuegra is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Mendes Man is rated 3.52/5 from 25 votes. Choose Saffron Of Consuegra for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer. Choose Mendes Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Saffron Of Consuegra or Mendes Man?

Mendes Man lasts longest (Mendes Man 69/100, Saffron Of Consuegra 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saffron Of Consuegra or Mendes Man?

Mendes Man projects furthest (Mendes Man 54/100, Saffron Of Consuegra 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saffron Of Consuegra and Mendes Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Juniper, Leather and Vetiver.

Is Saffron Of Consuegra or Mendes Man better for summer or winter?

Mendes Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Saffron Of Consuegra and Mendes Man?

Saffron Of Consuegra has top notes of Saffron and Juniper, heart notes of Black Violet and Leather, a base of Vetiver. Mendes Man has top notes of Red Apple, Bergamot, Cardamom and Juniper, heart notes of Saffron, Rose, Patchouli and Leather, a base of Vanila, Cashmere Wood, Cedar and Vetiver.