Fragrance comparison

Saso vs Scent in a Bottle

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

Saso

Shiseido

4.1276 votes

Rank #28,023 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Scent in a Bottle

The Fragrance Kitchen

3.506 votes

Rank #60,751 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scent in a Bottle takes 2 of 3 categories.

Saso
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Scent in a Bottle
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Saso1/3

Scent in a Bottle2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Scent in a Bottle
Sillage & projection: Scent in a Bottle
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Saso

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SasoShiseido

Scent in a BottleThe Fragrance Kitchen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 10%Had 20%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

76 votes

17%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityScent in a Bottle

SillageScent in a Bottle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

white floral84%

floral77%

green69%

sweet61%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

musky77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesFruity NotesHyacinthGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineOrris RootRoseLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

VetiverCivettaMuskSandalwoodAmberBenzoinTonka BeanVanille

Top

SaffronAldehydesGreen Notes

Heart

RoseVioletYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Green Notes, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer46

Fall89

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,023

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,751

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSasoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shiseido Saso opens with a sharp burst of soapy aldehydes and green notes that feels crisp like a cool spring morning. As it settles on skin, a dense bouquet of ylang-ylang and powdery hyacinth takes over, steering the scent away from simple freshness and into a rich, classic floral territory. The base slowly warms wi…

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Scent in a Bottle opens with a sharp flash of aldehydes alongside metallic saffron and crisp green notes. As the top settles down, a dense core of powdery violet, rich rose, and buttery ylang-ylang takes over on skin. The base relies on warm amber and heavy musk, giving the composition a classic Middle Eastern floral-…

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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, Saso or Scent in a Bottle?

Scent in a Bottle takes 2 of 3 categories. Saso is rated 4.12/5 from 76 votes; Scent in a Bottle is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Saso for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Scent in a Bottle for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Saso or Scent in a Bottle?

They last about the same: Scent in a Bottle 73/100, Saso 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Saso or Scent in a Bottle?

Scent in a Bottle projects furthest (Scent in a Bottle 63/100, Saso 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saso and Scent in a Bottle smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Green Notes, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.

Is Saso or Scent in a Bottle better for summer or winter?

Saso suits evening wear; Scent in a Bottle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Saso and Scent in a Bottle?

Saso has top notes of Aldehydes, Fruity Notes, Hyacinth and Green Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Orris Root and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Civetta, Musk and Sandalwood. Scent in a Bottle has top notes of Saffron, Aldehydes and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose, Violet and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk and Amber.