Fragrance comparison

Saharian Wind vs Sycomore Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 3,010 ratings analysed

5 wins

Saharian Wind

Mancera

4.07966 votes

Rank #2,125 WoodyAromatic

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56%scent match

Closely related

Sycomore Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.282,044 votes

Rank #26,472 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saharian Wind takes 5 of 8 categories.

Saharian Wind
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Sycomore Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Saharian Wind5/8

Sycomore Eau de Parfum2/8

Ratings & consensus: Sycomore Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Sycomore Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Saharian Wind
Sillage & projection: Saharian Wind
Value for money: Saharian Wind
Versatility: Saharian Wind
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Saharian Wind

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Saharian WindMancera

Sycomore Eau de ParfumChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 966 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.28/ 5 · 2,044 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerSycomore Eau de ParfumRating 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

53%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

2,044 votes

Category winnerSycomore Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevitySaharian Wind

SillageSaharian Wind

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value31

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%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

earthy48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh 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

Notes

VetiverCypressJuniperSpicesSandalwoodPink PepperTobaccoAldehydesViolet

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter79

Day100

Night53

Category winnerSaharian WindMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex30

Women3

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

Men35

Unisex57

Women8

Work 42%Casual 29%Date 21%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,125

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews125

Overall rank#26,472

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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Chanel Sycomore Eau de Parfum is a dry, smoky woodland scent built around high-grade vetiver roots. The first spray releases a fizzy pop of aldehydes alongside sharp juniper berries and cracked pink pepper. It bites slightly at first. Give it five minutes. The sharp opening quickly settles into a rich core of cypress …

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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 Sycomore Eau de Parfum?

Saharian Wind takes 5 of 8 categories. Saharian Wind is rated 4.07/5 from 966 votes; Sycomore Eau de Parfum is rated 4.28/5 from 2,044 votes. Choose Saharian Wind for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Sycomore Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Saharian Wind or Sycomore Eau de Parfum?

Saharian Wind lasts longest (Saharian Wind 75/100, Sycomore Eau de Parfum 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saharian Wind or Sycomore Eau de Parfum?

Saharian Wind projects furthest (Saharian Wind 66/100, Sycomore Eau de Parfum 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saharian Wind and Sycomore Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Spices, Pink Pepper, Cypress and Tobacco.

Is Saharian Wind or Sycomore Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Saharian Wind is the stronger pick. For winter, Saharian Wind is the stronger pick. Saharian Wind suits daytime wear; Sycomore Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Saharian Wind and Sycomore Eau de Parfum?

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. Sycomore Eau de Parfum features Vetiver, Cypress, Juniper, Spices and Sandalwood.