Fragrance comparison

Sagittarius vs Muddy Buffalo

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

Sagittarius

Demeter Fragrance

3.4010 votes

Rank #64,352 Fresh SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Muddy Buffalo

Journal

3.9111 votes

Rank #55,122 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Muddy Buffalo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sagittarius
Choose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Muddy Buffalo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sagittarius1/5

Muddy Buffalo3/5

Ratings & consensus: Muddy Buffalo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Muddy Buffalo
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Sagittarius
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Muddy Buffalo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SagittariusDemeter Fragrance

Muddy BuffaloJournal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 69%

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 31%Had 3%Want 67%

Category winnerMuddy BuffaloRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

70%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

18%Love

64%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMuddy Buffalo

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value81

Category winnerSagittariusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

floral90%

camphor80%

fresh70%

aromatic60%

herbal50%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy90%

aromatic80%

citrus70%

amber60%

green50%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LaurelsWildflowersSaffronAgarwood (Oud)Amber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

DillBlack PepperCorianderLimeWhite Grapefruit

Heart

VetiverNutmegLaurels

Base

Siam BenzoinSaffronAgarwood (Oud)Incense

InformationalShared notesLaurels, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Sagittarius, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer60

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer83

Fall83

Winter17

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 15%Party 10%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,122

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMuddy BuffaloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sagittarius by Demeter Fragrance delivers an unexpected herbal profile that balances brisk greenery against dry woods. It hits the senses quickly. The initial spray releases crisp laurel leaves and a touch of camphor coolness before softening into a field of rustic wildflowers. Warm saffron introduces a dry, earthy sp…

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Muddy Buffalo by Journal merges warm spices and citrus to create a relaxed, comforting aroma. Dill and white grapefruit spark a bright, slightly bitter opening, while Siam benzoin and nutmeg ground the base. It is a highly approachable scent designed for casual daytime wear during the transition from cool spring morni…

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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, Sagittarius or Muddy Buffalo?

Muddy Buffalo takes 3 of 5 categories. Sagittarius is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes; Muddy Buffalo is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose Sagittarius for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Muddy Buffalo for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sagittarius or Muddy Buffalo?

Muddy Buffalo lasts longest (Muddy Buffalo 73/100, Sagittarius 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sagittarius or Muddy Buffalo?

Projection is very close: Sagittarius 50/100, Muddy Buffalo 50/100 for sillage.

Do Sagittarius and Muddy Buffalo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Laurels, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Sagittarius or Muddy Buffalo better for summer or winter?

Sagittarius suits daytime wear; Muddy Buffalo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sagittarius and Muddy Buffalo?

Sagittarius features Laurels, Wildflowers, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber. Muddy Buffalo has top notes of Dill, Black Pepper, Coriander and Lime, heart notes of Vetiver, Nutmeg and Laurels, a base of Siam Benzoin, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense.