Fragrance comparison

Sahar vs Swann

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 185 ratings analysed

6 wins

Sahar

Rasasi

4.14104 votes

Rank #14,595 AmberWarm Spicy

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61%scent match

Closely related

Swann

Pacoma

4.0481 votes

Rank #17,929 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sahar takes 6 of 7 categories.

Sahar
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.
Swann
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sahar6/7

Swann1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SaharRasasi

SwannPacoma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 39%Had 21%Want 39%

4.04/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 57%Had 15%Want 28%

Category winnerSaharRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

98 votes

35%Love

47%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

81 votes

Category winnerSwannMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySahar

SillageSahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value69

Category winnerSaharBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy90%

floral80%

woody70%

musky60%

rose50%

woody100%

amber92%

rose84%

floral77%

mossy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both amber, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Oriental notesFloral NotesJasmine

Heart

Spicy NotesWoody NotesAmberRose

Base

ResinsOakmossMusk

Top

AldehydesJasmineGreen Notes

Heart

RoseFloral NotesPatchouliOriental notes

Base

OakmossResinsSandalwoodMuskPowdery Notes

InformationalShared notesOriental notes, Floral Notes, Jasmine and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer88

Fall100

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer80

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night43

Category winnerSaharMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,595

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#17,929

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerSaharHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sahar by Rasasi is a potent unisex fragrance leaning into oriental floral and woody musk territory. It opens with bright jasmine, settles into a spicy, resinous, and woody heart, and maintains a long-lasting presence on the skin. Ideal for cooler weather or formal evening wear, this oil-based scent demands a light han…

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Launched in 1984, Pacoma Swann opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes and crisp green notes that instantly set a classic vintage mood. The heart shifts into a rich rose backed by soft jasmine and earthy patchouli. As it settles, dry oakmoss and warm resins dominate the base, wrapped in a light veil of musk and powdery …

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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, Sahar or Swann?

Sahar takes 6 of 7 categories. Sahar is rated 4.14/5 from 104 votes; Swann is rated 4.04/5 from 81 votes. Choose Sahar for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall. Choose Swann for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sahar or Swann?

Sahar lasts longest (Sahar 80/100, Swann 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sahar or Swann?

Sahar projects furthest (Sahar 64/100, Swann 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sahar and Swann smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Oriental notes, Floral Notes, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Sahar or Swann better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sahar is the stronger pick. For winter, Sahar is the stronger pick. Swann suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sahar and Swann?

Sahar has top notes of Oriental notes, Floral Notes and Jasmine, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Woody Notes, Amber and Rose, a base of Resins, Oakmoss and Musk. Swann has top notes of Aldehydes, Jasmine and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose, Floral Notes, Patchouli and Oriental notes, a base of Oakmoss, Resins, Sandalwood and Musk.