Fragrance comparison

Saphir Du Bois vs Masae Aida no Tebukuro

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

3 wins

Saphir Du Bois

J'Elle Bulan Parfums

4.5812 votes

Rank #27,519 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Masae Aida no Tebukuro

Phronema Perfumes

3.8020 votes

Rank #51,731 LeatherAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saphir Du Bois takes 3 of 5 categories.

Saphir Du Bois
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Masae Aida no Tebukuro
Choose it for a leather and animalic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Saphir Du Bois3/5

Masae Aida no Tebukuro2/5

Ratings & consensus: Saphir Du Bois
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Masae Aida no Tebukuro
Sillage & projection: Masae Aida no Tebukuro
Value for money: Saphir Du Bois
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Saphir Du Bois

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Saphir Du BoisJ'Elle Bulan Parfums

Masae Aida no TebukuroPhronema Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 76%

3.80/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 5%Had 3%Want 92%

Category winnerSaphir Du BoisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

45%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMasae Aida no Tebukuro

SillageMasae Aida no Tebukuro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value43

Category winnerSaphir Du BoisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

oud84%

amber77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

leather100%

animalic92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Indonesian Patchouli LeafAgarwood (Oud)BergamotOrange BlossomCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberwoodLabdanumAmbrette (Musk Mallow)RaspberrySaffronFloral NotesAtlas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotLemonAldehydesBlack PepperCelery SeedsRaspberryCarawayBlackberry

Heart

ArtemisiaHoneyJasmineLavenderRoseClary SageHeliotropeImmortelle

Base

CastoreumCivetBirch TarLeatherAmbergrisAgarwood (Oud)MuskOlibanum Sacra Resin Green

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Bergamot and Raspberry. 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

Summer71

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night88

Spring69

Summer15

Fall100

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex54

Women23

Men36

Unisex55

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,519

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#51,731

PerfumerWeston Adam

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSaphir Du BoisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Saphir Du Bois by J'Elle Bulan Parfums presents a rich, candied apple and raspberry opening that settles into a creamy, resinous woody base. This unisex fragrance features Indonesian patchouli and smoky agarwood, creating a sophisticated profile for cooler days or elegant evening wear. It balances sweet gourmand facet…

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Masae Aida no Tebukuro by Phronema Perfumes is a daring woody aromatic composition that centers on a rich, historical Russian leather accord. It weaves sharp black pepper, tart raspberry, and blackberry notes into a complex heart of jasmine, tobacco, and honey, before grounding the entire experience in a resinous, ani…

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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, Saphir Du Bois or Masae Aida no Tebukuro?

Saphir Du Bois takes 3 of 5 categories. Saphir Du Bois is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes; Masae Aida no Tebukuro is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes. Choose Saphir Du Bois for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Masae Aida no Tebukuro for a leather and animalic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Saphir Du Bois or Masae Aida no Tebukuro?

Masae Aida no Tebukuro lasts longest (Masae Aida no Tebukuro 96/100, Saphir Du Bois 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saphir Du Bois or Masae Aida no Tebukuro?

Projection is very close: Masae Aida no Tebukuro 73/100, Saphir Du Bois 71/100 for sillage.

Do Saphir Du Bois and Masae Aida no Tebukuro smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Bergamot and Raspberry.

Is Saphir Du Bois or Masae Aida no Tebukuro better for summer or winter?

Saphir Du Bois suits daytime wear; Masae Aida no Tebukuro suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Saphir Du Bois and Masae Aida no Tebukuro?

Saphir Du Bois features Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Agarwood (Oud), Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Masae Aida no Tebukuro has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Aldehydes and Black Pepper, heart notes of Artemisia, Honey, Jasmine and Lavender, a base of Castoreum, Civet, Birch Tar and Leather.