Fragrance comparison

Saso vs Silky Lotus

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

4 wins

Saso

Shiseido

4.1276 votes

Rank #29,409 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Silky Lotus

Chaque Jour

3.001 votes

Rank #68,392 FloralAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saso takes 4 of 4 categories.

Saso
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Silky Lotus
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Saso4/4

Silky Lotus0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Saso
Sillage & projection: Saso
Value for money: Saso
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

Silky LotusChaque Jour

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

0%Love

0%Like

100%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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevitySaso

SillageSaso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSasoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

white floral84%

floral77%

green69%

sweet61%

floral100%

aquatic91%

powdery83%

fresh74%

ozonic65%

aldehydic56%

Scent match31%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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotHyacinth

Heart2-4 hrs

LotusLily of the ValleyViolet

Base5-7 hrs

HeliotropeWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Hyacinth, Bergamot and Violet. Durations are only published for Silky Lotus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer46

Fall89

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 37%Date 14%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,409

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,392

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…

Reviews →

A blast of crisp aldehydes and tart bergamot hits the nose first. It feels cold. Within minutes, watery lotus and dewy hyacinth soften the initial solvent kick, creating an airy pond water freshness reminiscent of high-end floral soap. The scent stays clean and translucent throughout the day. Soft violet and powdery h…

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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 Silky Lotus?

Saso takes 4 of 4 categories. Saso is rated 4.12/5 from 76 votes; Silky Lotus is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Saso for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Silky Lotus for a floral and aquatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Saso or Silky Lotus?

Saso lasts longest (Saso 72/100, Silky Lotus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saso or Silky Lotus?

Saso projects furthest (Saso 54/100, Silky Lotus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saso and Silky Lotus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Bergamot and Violet.

Is Saso or Silky Lotus better for summer or winter?

Saso suits evening wear; Silky Lotus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Saso and Silky Lotus?

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. Silky Lotus has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Hyacinth, heart notes of Lotus, Lily of the Valley and Violet, a base of Heliotrope and White Musk.