Fragrance comparison

Sarab vs Green Almond & Redcurrant Cologne (2023)

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 93 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sarab

Gulf Orchid

4.888 votes

Rank #37,681 CitrusWoody

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Green Almond & Redcurrant Cologne (2023)

Jo Malone London

3.8485 votes

Rank #16,813 FruityCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sarab takes 4 of 5 categories.

Sarab
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Green Almond & Redcurrant Cologne (2023)
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Sarab4/5

Green Almond & Redcurrant Cologne (2023)1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sarab
Sillage & projection: Sarab
Value for money: Sarab
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Sarab
Fragranxe ranking: Green Almond & Redcurrant Cologne (2023)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SarabGulf Orchid

Green Almond & Redcurrant Cologne (2023)Jo Malone London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

3.84/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

88%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

35%Love

29%Like

21%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate97

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySarab

SillageSarab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value34

Category winnerSarabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody83%

fresh65%

fresh spicy48%

powdery30%

fruity100%

citrus92%

almond84%

fresh77%

sweet69%

nutty61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-4 hrs

Aromatic Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

Cedarwood

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesRed Currant

Heart2-3 hrs

Green Almond

Base4-6 hrs

Tonka BeanCedarwood

Category winnerSarabLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Spring82

Summer50

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 16%Party 11%

Men9

Unisex42

Women49

Casual 36%Work 33%Date 22%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,681

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerGreen Almond & Redcurrant Cologne (2023)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gulf Orchid Sarab opens with a bright flash of tart yellow lemon and zesty grapefruit. The citrus hit is crisp. You get a quick two-minute burst of sharp perfumer alcohol right after spraying, but it calms down fast into clean aromatic herbs. Think crushed rosemary and fresh garden sage over a sturdy base of dry cedar…

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Jo Malone London Green Almond & Redcurrant Cologne (2023) opens with a sharp burst of red currant and tart citrus that immediately awakens the senses. The brisk opening quickly softens as green almond emerges, introducing a milky, slightly bitter amaretto nuance that feels both comforting and chic. Grounded by smooth …

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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, Sarab or Green Almond & Redcurrant Cologne (2023)?

Sarab takes 4 of 5 categories. Sarab is rated 4.88/5 from 8 votes; Green Almond & Redcurrant Cologne (2023) is rated 3.84/5 from 85 votes. Choose Sarab for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Green Almond & Redcurrant Cologne (2023) for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sarab or Green Almond & Redcurrant Cologne (2023)?

Sarab lasts longest (Sarab 78/100, Green Almond & Redcurrant Cologne (2023) 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sarab or Green Almond & Redcurrant Cologne (2023)?

Sarab projects furthest (Sarab 70/100, Green Almond & Redcurrant Cologne (2023) 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sarab and Green Almond & Redcurrant Cologne (2023) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses and Cedarwood.

Is Sarab or Green Almond & Redcurrant Cologne (2023) better for summer or winter?

Sarab suits daytime wear; Green Almond & Redcurrant Cologne (2023) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sarab and Green Almond & Redcurrant Cologne (2023)?

Sarab has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Aromatic Notes, a base of Cedarwood. Green Almond & Redcurrant Cologne (2023) has top notes of Citruses and Red Currant, heart notes of Green Almond, a base of Tonka Bean and Cedarwood.