Fragrance comparison

Sag Harbor vs Obscenity

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 259 ratings analysed

Sag Harbor

Bond No 9

3.61258 votes

Rank #12,279 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Obscenity

Bruce LaBruce

4.001 votes

Rank #65,424 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obscenity takes 2 of 3 categories.

Sag Harbor
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Obscenity
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Sag Harbor1/3

Obscenity2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sag HarborBond No 9

ObscenityBruce LaBruce

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 258 votes

Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 2%Want 98%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

201 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityObscenity

SillageObscenity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

green69%

white floral61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IvyBergamotBay Leaf

Heart

PeonyGrapesMagnoliaHoneysuckle

Base

AmberSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)

Top

AsafoetidaGingerBay LeafTarragonHoneysuckleCuminPlumBergamot

Heart

HeliotropeFigGeraniumRoseTobaccoPatchouliCarnationJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarOlibanumSiam BenzoinLabdanumTonka BeanAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Bay Leaf, Honeysuckle 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

Spring91

Summer100

Fall0

Winter7

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex50

Women44

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,279

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#65,424

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSag HarborHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sag Harbor opens green and bright, with bergamot, ivy and bay leaf giving it a breezy, polished lift before the floral heart softens the edges. Peony, magnolia, honeysuckle and a grape nuance keep it airy rather than syrupy. As it settles, amber, sandalwood and oud add warmth without turning heavy. It wears like a fre…

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Obscenity by Bruce LaBruce offers a polarizing blend of contrasting elements. The opening hits you with a sharp cumin and medicinal asafoetida shock, which slowly settles into a sweet base of fig, tobacco, and warm resins. It is a dense, dirty, and sweet oriental fougere designed for daring enthusiasts who wear fragra…

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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, Sag Harbor or Obscenity?

Obscenity takes 2 of 3 categories. Sag Harbor is rated 3.61/5 from 258 votes; Obscenity is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Sag Harbor for a floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Obscenity for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Sag Harbor or Obscenity?

Obscenity lasts longest (Obscenity 80/100, Sag Harbor 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sag Harbor or Obscenity?

Obscenity projects furthest (Obscenity 75/100, Sag Harbor 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sag Harbor and Obscenity smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Bay Leaf, Honeysuckle and Amber.

Is Sag Harbor or Obscenity better for summer or winter?

Obscenity suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sag Harbor and Obscenity?

Sag Harbor has top notes of Ivy, Bergamot and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Peony, Grapes, Magnolia and Honeysuckle, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud). Obscenity has top notes of Asafoetida, Ginger, Bay Leaf and Tarragon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Fig, Geranium and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Olibanum and Siam Benzoin.