Satin Blanc vs Sama
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Satin Blanc takes 3 of 4 categories.
Satin BlancChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
SamaChoose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Satin Blanc3/4
Sama1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Satin Blanc
- Sillage & projection
- Sama
- Value for money
- Satin Blanc
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Satin Blanc
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Satin BlancMykonosSamaMawwal ArabiaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 77%Had 15%Want 8%
4.26/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
17%Like
17%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
55%Love
29%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySatin Blanc
SillageSama
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSatin BlancBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
fresh69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
fruity92%
woody84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitBergamotOrangeLemonFresh note
Heart
Lily of the ValleyJasmineRoseWhite Flowers
Base
SandalwoodCedarwoodVetiverAmberMusk
Top
Violet LeavesGrapefruitPearBlack CurrantBergamotBasil
Heart
CardamomGingerPeachLily of the ValleyCinnamon
Base
VetiverMuskCedarwoodPatchouliVanillaAmberSandalwood
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Lily of the Valley and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer88
Fall50
Winter33
Day100
Night74
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#43,910
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#44,677
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSatin BlancHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSatin Blanc opens bright and clean, with grapefruit, bergamot, lemon and orange giving it a crisp citrus lift before white florals and rose soften the scent. As it dries down, sandalwood, cedarwood, amber and musk keep it smooth rather than heavy. It reads as a fresh floral woody musk with a polished, everyday feel. I…
Reviews →Sama opens bright and aromatic, with grapefruit, bergamot, pear and black currant over green violet leaf and basil. As it settles, cardamom, ginger and a touch of peach soften the freshness before a woody musky base of vetiver, cedar, sandalwood and amber takes over. It reads as a fresh woody aromatic with fruity lift…
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, Satin Blanc or Sama?
Satin Blanc takes 3 of 4 categories. Satin Blanc is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes; Sama is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes. Choose Satin Blanc for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Sama for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Satin Blanc or Sama?
They last about the same: Satin Blanc 76/100, Sama 75/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Satin Blanc or Sama?
Projection is very close: Sama 57/100, Satin Blanc 55/100 for sillage.
Do Satin Blanc and Sama smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lily of the Valley and Sandalwood.
Is Satin Blanc or Sama better for summer or winter?
Satin Blanc suits day or night wear; Sama suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Satin Blanc and Sama?
Satin Blanc has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Rose and White Flowers, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Amber. Sama has top notes of Violet Leaves, Grapefruit, Pear and Black Currant, heart notes of Cardamom, Ginger, Peach and Lily of the Valley, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedarwood and Patchouli.
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