Fragrance comparison

Saudade vs Aziyade

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,450 ratings analysed

Saudade

Michael Paul Fragrances

5.001 votes

Rank #53,030 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Aziyade

Parfum d'Empire

4.111,449 votes

Rank #1,186 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aziyade takes 2 of 3 categories.

Saudade
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aziyade
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Saudade1/3

Aziyade2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Saudade
Sillage & projection: Aziyade
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aziyade

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SaudadeMichael Paul Fragrances

AziyadeParfum d'Empire

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%

4.11/ 5 · 1,449 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

42%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

1,449 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySaudade

SillageAziyade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value52

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

smoky91%

vanilla83%

powdery74%

sweet65%

fruity56%

sweet100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pomegranate

Heart

SmokeVanillaTobacco

Base

Sandalwood

Top15-30 mins

PlumDatesPomegranateOrangeAlmond

Heart2-4 hrs

CarawayCinnamonCardamomGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

IncenseTobaccoFrench labdanumVanillaPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesPomegranate, Vanilla and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Aziyade, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter33

Day–

Night100

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men13

Unisex61

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,030

PerfumerEmma Jane Leah

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,186

PerfumerMarc-Antoine Corticchiato

Launched—

Reviews142

Category winnerAziyadeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Saudade by Michael Paul Fragrances pairs tart pomegranate with smoke, vanilla, tobacco and sandalwood. It reads as a dark fruity amber with a woody, smoky centre, more suited to cool evenings than bright daytime wear. The evidence is limited, but the listed accords point to a sweet, powdery, smoky profile with warmth …

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Aziyade opens with a burst of spiced cherry cola and sticky dried fruit. Juicy pomegranate, dark stewed plum, and sugary dates mingle immediately with a crisp flash of candied orange. It smells like stepping straight into a bustling Grand Bazaar spice stall where crates of sweet fruit sit right next to mounds of fresh…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Saudade or Aziyade?

Aziyade takes 2 of 3 categories. Saudade is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Aziyade is rated 4.11/5 from 1,449 votes. Choose Saudade for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Aziyade for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Saudade or Aziyade?

Saudade lasts longest (Saudade 80/100, Aziyade 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saudade or Aziyade?

Aziyade projects furthest (Aziyade 66/100, Saudade 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saudade and Aziyade smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Pomegranate, Vanilla and Tobacco.

Is Saudade or Aziyade better for summer or winter?

Saudade suits evening wear; Aziyade suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Saudade and Aziyade?

Saudade has top notes of Pomegranate, heart notes of Smoke, Vanilla and Tobacco, a base of Sandalwood. Aziyade has top notes of Plum, Dates, Pomegranate and Orange, heart notes of Caraway, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Ginger, a base of Incense, Tobacco, French labdanum and Vanilla.