Saphir Noir vs VIII Eight
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Saphir NoirChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.
VIII EightChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Saphir Noir2/4
VIII Eight2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Saphir Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Saphir Noir
- Value for money
- VIII Eight
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- VIII Eight
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Saphir NoirLydeenVIII EightAzalea ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
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
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySaphir Noir
SillageSaphir Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVIII EightBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
rose77%
yellow floral69%
white floral61%
amber100%
fresh spicy88%
herbal77%
woody65%
musky53%
powdery42%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both amber and woody
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
ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit
Heart
LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine
Base
BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Geranium, Jasmine and Guaiac Wood. 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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
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#66,980
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVIII EightHigher 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 →VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…
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 VIII Eight?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Saphir Noir is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes; VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Saphir Noir for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Saphir Noir or VIII Eight?
Saphir Noir lasts longest (Saphir Noir 67/100, VIII Eight 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Saphir Noir or VIII Eight?
Saphir Noir projects furthest (Saphir Noir 58/100, VIII Eight 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Saphir Noir and VIII Eight smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Geranium, Jasmine and Guaiac Wood.
Is Saphir Noir or VIII Eight better for summer or winter?
Saphir Noir suits day or night wear; VIII Eight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Saphir Noir and VIII Eight?
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. VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.
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