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Sama vs Scope Time Loop

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

Updated 70 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sama takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Sama

    Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Scope Time Loop

    Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Sama5/7
Scope Time Loop2/7
Ratings & consensus
Sama
Community sentiment
Sama
Longevity
Sama
Sillage & projection
Sama
Value for money
Sama
Versatility
Scope Time Loop
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Scope Time Loop

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SamaMawwal Arabia
Scope Time LoopOriflame
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.26/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%
3.85/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 41%Had 11%Want 48%
Category winnerSamaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
55%Love
29%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate

31 votes

23%Love
44%Like
28%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerSamaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevitySama

SillageSama

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value76
¤ Price value74
Category winnerSamaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fruity92%
woody84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
warm spicy61%
fruity100%
musky92%
sweet84%
marine77%
powdery69%
aquatic61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Violet LeavesGrapefruitPearBlack CurrantBergamotBasil
Heart
CardamomGingerPeachLily of the ValleyCinnamon
Base
VetiverMuskCedarwoodPatchouliVanillaAmberSandalwood
Top
Sea NotesPearVanillaRed Fruits SmoothieMandarin
Heart
JasmineLavenderViolet Leaves
Base
MuskEvernyl
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaves, Pear, Musk and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer88
Fall50
Winter33
Day100
Night74
Spring94
Summer100
Fall61
Winter50
Day100
Night37
Category winnerScope Time LoopMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men84
Unisex16
Women0
Men0
Unisex42
Women58
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,677

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,778

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann, Suzy Le Helley

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerScope Time LoopHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sama opens bright and aromatic, with grapefruit, bergamot, pear and black currant over green violet leaf and basil. As it settles, cardamom, ginger and a touch of peach soften the freshness before a woody musky base of vetiver, cedar, sandalwood and amber takes over. It reads as a fresh woody aromatic with fruity lift…

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Scope Time Loop by Oriflame opens with a noticeable burst of sweet pear and tart mandarin, lifted by airy sea notes and a sugary red fruits smoothie note. As the initial fruity sparkle calms on skin, clean lavender and violet leaves emerge to tame the sweetness, giving the heart a slightly powdery, green edge. The bas…

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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, Sama or Scope Time Loop?

Sama takes 5 of 7 categories. Sama is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; Scope Time Loop is rated 3.85/5 from 39 votes. Choose Sama for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Scope Time Loop for a fruity and musky character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sama or Scope Time Loop?

Sama lasts longest (Sama 75/100, Scope Time Loop 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sama or Scope Time Loop?

Sama projects furthest (Sama 57/100, Scope Time Loop 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sama and Scope Time Loop smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Violet Leaves, Pear, Musk and Vanilla.

Is Sama or Scope Time Loop better for summer or winter?

For summer, Scope Time Loop is the stronger pick. For winter, Scope Time Loop is the stronger pick. Sama suits daytime wear; Scope Time Loop suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sama and Scope Time Loop?

Sama has top notes of Violet Leaves, Grapefruit, Pear and Black Currant, heart notes of Cardamom, Ginger, Peach and Lily of the Valley, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedarwood and Patchouli. Scope Time Loop has top notes of Sea Notes, Pear, Vanilla and Red Fruits Smoothie, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender and Violet Leaves, a base of Musk and Evernyl.

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