Fragrance comparison

Saharienne vs Summersent

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,900 ratings analysed

Saharienne

Yves Saint Laurent · 2011

4.041,878 votes

Rank #6,321 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Summersent

Marjorie Midgarden Fragrances

4.5922 votes

Rank #21,771 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summersent takes 3 of 4 categories.

Saharienne
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Summersent
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Saharienne1/4

Summersent3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SaharienneYves Saint Laurent

SummersentMarjorie Midgarden Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 1,878 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.59/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 18%Had 13%Want 69%

Category winnerSummersentRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

41%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

381 votes

59%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevitySummersent

SillageSummersent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

animalic84%

musky77%

sweet69%

honey61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

White FlowersAfrican Orange FlowerCassisGalbanumPetitgrain

Base

MuskVetiverPatchouli

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasmineAfrican Orange FlowerCassisCivetta

Base2 to 3 hours

White HoneyMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, African Orange Flower, Cassis and Musk. Durations are only published for Summersent, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex57

Women30

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,321

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Anne Flipo

Launched2011

Reviews38

Overall rank#21,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerSaharienneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yves Saint Laurent Saharienne opens with an immediate splash of tart Amalfi lemon, Italian bergamot, and juicy mandarin orange. As the bright citrus mist settles, green petitgrain and crunchy galbanum blend with delicate African orange flower and subtle cassis buds. The base introduces a dry, sun-warmed blend of fresh…

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Summersent by Marjorie Midgarden Fragrances presents a bright, sunlit white floral composition built on a contrast between lush petals and sweet animalic undertones. It opens with juicy mandarin orange, bringing an instant burst of zesty fruit before introducing a generous heart of African orange flower and jasmine. C…

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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, Saharienne or Summersent?

Summersent takes 3 of 4 categories. Saharienne is rated 4.04/5 from 1,878 votes; Summersent is rated 4.59/5 from 22 votes. Choose Saharienne for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Summersent for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Saharienne or Summersent?

They last about the same: Summersent 60/100, Saharienne 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Saharienne or Summersent?

Summersent projects furthest (Summersent 69/100, Saharienne 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saharienne and Summersent smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and musky accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, African Orange Flower, Cassis and Musk.

Is Saharienne or Summersent better for summer or winter?

Summersent suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Saharienne and Summersent?

Saharienne has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of White Flowers, African Orange Flower, Cassis and Galbanum, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Patchouli. Summersent has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, African Orange Flower, Cassis and Civetta, a base of White Honey and Musk.