Fragrance comparison

Sag Harbor vs Starring

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 326 ratings analysed

Sag Harbor

Bond No 9

3.61258 votes

Rank #12,304 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Starring

Avon

4.0768 votes

Rank #33,501 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Starring takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sag Harbor
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Starring
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sag Harbor3/7

Starring4/7

Ratings & consensus: Starring
Community sentiment: Starring
Longevity: Sag Harbor
Sillage & projection: Sag Harbor
Value for money: Starring
Versatility: Starring
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

StarringAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 258 votes

Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%

4.07/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 33%Had 51%Want 16%

Category winnerStarringRating 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

24%Love

68%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerStarringMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySag Harbor

SillageSag Harbor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value72

Category winnerStarringBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

green69%

white floral61%

floral100%

fresh92%

rose84%

woody77%

green69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and green

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

IvyBergamotCurrant buds

Heart

PeonyRoseLilyOsmanthus

Base

AmberSandalwoodVanilla OrchidVetiver

InformationalShared notesIvy, Bergamot, Peony 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–

Spring100

Summer82

Fall94

Winter59

Day100

Night48

Category winnerStarringMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex50

Women44

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,304

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#33,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Starring opens with a sharp snap of green ivy, tart currant buds, and bitter bergamot. The top notes feel crisp and cool on skin, reminiscent of late 90s botanical fragrances. Within twenty minutes, sweet peony, dew-dappled rose, and waxy osmanthus bloom through the green haze. The floral heart stays clean rather than…

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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 Starring?

Starring takes 4 of 7 categories. Sag Harbor is rated 3.61/5 from 258 votes; Starring is rated 4.07/5 from 68 votes. Choose Sag Harbor for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Starring for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sag Harbor or Starring?

Sag Harbor lasts longest (Sag Harbor 75/100, Starring 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sag Harbor or Starring?

Sag Harbor projects furthest (Sag Harbor 67/100, Starring 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sag Harbor and Starring smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and green accords. Common notes include Ivy, Bergamot, Peony and Amber.

Is Sag Harbor or Starring better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sag Harbor is the stronger pick. For winter, Starring is the stronger pick. Starring suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sag Harbor and Starring?

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). Starring has top notes of Ivy, Bergamot and Currant buds, heart notes of Peony, Rose, Lily and Osmanthus, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla Orchid and Vetiver.