Sama vs Vaara
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
SamaChoose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
VaaraChoose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sama2/4
Vaara2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vaara
- Sillage & projection
- Sama
- Value for money
- Sama
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vaara
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SamaJealousVaaraPenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 69%Had 0%Want 31%
3.80/ 5 · 1,352 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
33%Like
33%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
30%Love
50%Like
7%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
1,115 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVaara
SillageSama
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSamaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
woody86%
honey72%
floral58%
sweet44%
powdery30%
floral100%
rose92%
sweet84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
powdery61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both rose, floral and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Honey
Heart
Rose
Base
Cedar
Top
QuinceRose WaterSaffronCorianderCarrot Seeds
Heart
RosePeonyFreesiaMagnolia
Base
HoneyWhite MuskCedarSandalwoodBenzoinTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesHoney, Rose and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#66,064
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,526
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews152
Category winnerVaaraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSama by Jealous opens with a thick splash of sticky honey that immediately coats the senses. As the sweetness settles, a dark red rose emerges in the middle phase, cutting through the heavy nectar with a velvet floral texture. The base relies on dry cedar to ground the floral honey accord. Warm woody tones mix with s…
Reviews →Vaara opens as a juicy quince and rose scent with saffron, coriander, and carrot seed giving it a dry, lightly spiced edge. It starts bright and plush, then settles into a creamy floral musk with sandalwood, honey, and soft powder. It suits shoppers who want a refined rose that feels polished, feminine-leaning, and a …
Reviews →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, Sama or Vaara?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sama is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes; Vaara is rated 3.80/5 from 1,352 votes. Choose Sama for a rose and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vaara for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Sama or Vaara?
They last about the same: Vaara 66/100, Sama 65/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Sama or Vaara?
Sama projects furthest (Sama 63/100, Vaara 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sama and Vaara smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Honey, Rose and Cedar.
Is Sama or Vaara better for summer or winter?
Sama suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sama and Vaara?
Sama has top notes of Honey, heart notes of Rose, a base of Cedar. Vaara has top notes of Quince, Rose Water, Saffron and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Freesia and Magnolia, a base of Honey, White Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood.
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