Saphir Noir vs Vanilla Date
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vanilla Date takes 4 of 4 categories.
Saphir NoirChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Vanilla DateChoose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Saphir Noir0/4
Vanilla Date4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vanilla Date
- Sillage & projection
- Vanilla Date
- Value for money
- Vanilla Date
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vanilla Date
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Saphir NoirLydeenVanilla DateInvesti DesignWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
5.00/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
20%Dislike
20%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVanilla Date
SillageVanilla Date
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVanilla DateBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
rose77%
yellow floral69%
white floral61%
sweet100%
vanilla83%
amber65%
fruity48%
powdery30%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronYlang YlangGingerCinnamonCorianderGeranium
Heart
Damask RoseJasmineViolet Leaves
Base
Guaiac WoodIncenseMuskAmberTonkaPatchouliVanillaStyrax
Top
DatesTonkaMarzipanCherry
Heart
JasmineStyrax
Base
Vanilla AbsoluteAmberSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Musk, Amber and Tonka. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring75
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
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#72,802
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#20,403
PerfumerAhmet Sahin
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerVanilla DateHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSaphir Noir by Lydeen creates a dense, spiced atmosphere on the skin. It balances saffron and ginger heat against a heart of damask rose and jasmine. The base rests on guaiac wood and incense, providing a resinous, long-lasting presence. This is a bold, unisex choice for those who prefer heavy, spicy fragrances for co…
Reviews →Vanilla Date by Investi Design is a new 2025 gourmand creation for anyone who loves rich, fruit-forward scents. It opens with vibrant cherry and date notes, layered over a deep marzipan and tonka base. On the skin, it develops into a warm, cozy resinous experience that works exceptionally well for chilly autumn evenin…
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, Saphir Noir or Vanilla Date?
Vanilla Date takes 4 of 4 categories. Saphir Noir is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes; Vanilla Date is rated 5.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Saphir Noir for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Vanilla Date for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Saphir Noir or Vanilla Date?
Vanilla Date lasts longest (Vanilla Date 90/100, Saphir Noir 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Saphir Noir or Vanilla Date?
Vanilla Date projects furthest (Vanilla Date 75/100, Saphir Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Saphir Noir and Vanilla Date smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Musk, Amber and Tonka.
Is Saphir Noir or Vanilla Date better for summer or winter?
Saphir Noir suits day or night wear; Vanilla Date suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Saphir Noir and Vanilla Date?
Saphir Noir has top notes of Saffron, Ylang Ylang, Ginger and Cinnamon, heart notes of Damask Rose, Jasmine and Violet Leaves, a base of Guaiac Wood, Incense, Musk and Amber. Vanilla Date has top notes of Dates, Tonka, Marzipan and Cherry, heart notes of Jasmine and Styrax, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk.
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