Fragrance comparison

Saharian Wind vs Ramsés II

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 979 ratings analysed

5 wins

Saharian Wind

Mancera

4.07966 votes

Rank #2,125 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Ramsés II

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.3113 votes

Rank #43,166 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saharian Wind takes 5 of 5 categories.

Saharian Wind
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Ramsés II
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Saharian Wind5/5

Ramsés II0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Saharian WindMancera

Ramsés IIAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 966 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%

Category winnerSaharian WindRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

966 votes

54%Love

23%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevitySaharian Wind

SillageSaharian Wind

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value52

Category winnerSaharian WindBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

woody100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

whiskey65%

cinnamon53%

powdery42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

SpicesLeatherBergamotPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressLavenderLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesTobaccoAmberVanillaPatchouliWhite Musk

Top

WhiskeyBergamotTarragonRosemaryCypressTangerineCorianderSage

Heart

CinnamonSpicesWoodsy NotesSaffronLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegVioletBlue Lotus

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliTobaccoCambodian OudVetiverCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesSpices, Bergamot, Cypress and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Saharian Wind, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter90

Day27

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex30

Women3

Work 31%Casual 29%Date 24%Party 16%

Men77

Unisex15

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,125

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews125

Overall rank#43,166

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSaharian WindHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Saharian Wind by Mancera takes the dry warmth of a traditional leather fragrance and flips it with surprising aromatic freshness. The first spray delivers a crisp blast of bergamot, cracked pink pepper, and sharp suede. Within twenty minutes, the composition pivots toward an invigorating barbershop heart filled with g…

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Ramsés II by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of boozy whiskey, crisp cypress, and bitter bergamot. As the initial freshness recedes, a dense heart of dry cinnamon, saffron, and nutmeg takes over, anchored by earthy patchouli and rich woodsy notes. The base settles into dark Cambodian oud, smoky tobac…

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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, Saharian Wind or Ramsés II?

Saharian Wind takes 5 of 5 categories. Saharian Wind is rated 4.07/5 from 966 votes; Ramsés II is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Saharian Wind for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Ramsés II for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Saharian Wind or Ramsés II?

Saharian Wind lasts longest (Saharian Wind 75/100, Ramsés II 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saharian Wind or Ramsés II?

Saharian Wind projects furthest (Saharian Wind 66/100, Ramsés II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saharian Wind and Ramsés II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Spices, Bergamot, Cypress and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Saharian Wind or Ramsés II better for summer or winter?

Saharian Wind suits daytime wear; Ramsés II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Saharian Wind and Ramsés II?

Saharian Wind has top notes of Spices, Leather, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cypress, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Woody Notes, Tobacco, Amber and Vanilla. Ramsés II has top notes of Whiskey, Bergamot, Tarragon and Rosemary, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tobacco.