Fragrance comparison

Sagami vs I Want

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 82 ratings analysed

Sagami

Olfattology

3.8324 votes

Rank #40,799 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

I Want

Bibliothèque de Parfum

3.8458 votes

Rank #15,696 SweetAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I Want takes 4 of 5 categories.

Sagami
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
I Want
Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Sagami1/5

I Want4/5

Ratings & consensus: I Want
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: I Want
Sillage & projection: Sagami
Value for money: I Want
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: I Want

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SagamiOlfattology

I WantBibliothèque de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 62%

3.84/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 33%Had 9%Want 58%

Category winnerI WantRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

35%Love

37%Like

23%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityI Want

SillageSagami

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value55

Category winnerI WantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic83%

woody65%

smoky48%

warm spicy30%

sweet100%

almond92%

woody84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

cherry61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncensePlumSea Notes

Heart

Tobacco BlossomVetiverSeaweed

Base

Peru BalsamAmberVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaStyraxCedar

Top

Bitter AlmondCherryLiquor

Heart

PlumTurkish RoseJasmine Sambac

Base

SandalwoodCinnamonTonkaBenzoinCedarVetiverClovesPeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesPlum, Vetiver, Peru Balsam and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer13

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night100

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,799

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#15,696

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerI WantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sagami by Olfattology hits the skin with a curious collision of warm incense, tart plum, and a sharp marine breeze. This is not your typical beach scent. The salty sea notes clash against the dark sweetness of the fruit, creating a mineralic, almost medicinal opening that demands attention. As it develops, a dry seawe…

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I Want is a boozy cherry and bitter almond gourmand that stays very cherry on skin. The opening reads like cherry liqueur with an amaretto-like almond edge, then it softens into a sweeter cherry with hints of plum and a smoky-leaning vanilla finish. Expect a bold, fairly linear cherry profile that can feel cosy in col…

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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, Sagami or I Want?

I Want takes 4 of 5 categories. Sagami is rated 3.83/5 from 24 votes; I Want is rated 3.84/5 from 58 votes. Choose Sagami for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose I Want for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Sagami or I Want?

They last about the same: I Want 65/100, Sagami 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sagami or I Want?

Sagami projects furthest (Sagami 67/100, I Want 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sagami and I Want smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Plum, Vetiver, Peru Balsam and Benzoin.

Is Sagami or I Want better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sagami and I Want?

Sagami has top notes of Incense, Plum and Sea Notes, heart notes of Tobacco Blossom, Vetiver and Seaweed, a base of Peru Balsam, Amber, Vanilla and Benzoin. I Want has top notes of Bitter Almond, Cherry and Liquor, heart notes of Plum, Turkish Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Tonka and Benzoin.