Fragrance comparison

Saphir Du Bois vs New Bluegum Amber

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

3 wins

Saphir Du Bois

J'Elle Bulan Parfums

4.5812 votes

Rank #27,519 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

9%scent match

Clearly different

New Bluegum Amber

Christopher Hanlon

5.004 votes

Rank #29,668 SweetGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saphir Du Bois takes 3 of 4 categories.

Saphir Du Bois
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
New Bluegum Amber
Choose it for a sweet and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Saphir Du Bois3/4

New Bluegum Amber1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Saphir Du Bois
Sillage & projection: Saphir Du Bois
Value for money: New Bluegum Amber
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

New Bluegum AmberChristopher Hanlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 76%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 16%Had 6%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevitySaphir Du Bois

SillageSaphir Du Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNew Bluegum AmberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

oud84%

amber77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

sweet100%

green92%

tropical84%

fruity77%

floral69%

amber61%

Scent match9%Clearly different · both 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

Notes

Bubble GumOrchidCashmere WoodAmberRhubarbPeppermintRose OilSaffronRock roseTobaccoYlang-YlangHeliotrope

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron. Durations are only published for New Bluegum Amber, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night88

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex54

Women23

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Party 34%Date 31%Casual 25%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,519

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#29,668

PerfumerChristopher Hanlon

Launched—

Reviews2

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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New Bluegum Amber by Christopher Hanlon takes the classic amber profile and turns it upside down with Australian botanicals. The opening hits immediately with candied bubble gum, tart rhubarb, and crisp peppermint. You smell the mentholated bite right away. Then, green eucalyptus nuances merge with spicy saffron, hone…

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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 New Bluegum Amber?

Saphir Du Bois takes 3 of 4 categories. Saphir Du Bois is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes; New Bluegum Amber is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Saphir Du Bois for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose New Bluegum Amber for a sweet and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Saphir Du Bois or New Bluegum Amber?

Saphir Du Bois lasts longest (Saphir Du Bois 78/100, New Bluegum Amber 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saphir Du Bois or New Bluegum Amber?

Saphir Du Bois projects furthest (Saphir Du Bois 71/100, New Bluegum Amber 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saphir Du Bois and New Bluegum Amber smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Saffron.

Is Saphir Du Bois or New Bluegum Amber better for summer or winter?

Saphir Du Bois suits daytime wear; New Bluegum Amber suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Saphir Du Bois and New Bluegum Amber?

Saphir Du Bois features Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Agarwood (Oud), Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. New Bluegum Amber features Bubble Gum, Orchid, Cashmere Wood, Amber and Rhubarb.