Fragrance comparison

Second Self vs Amethyst Oud & Saffron

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

2 wins

Second Self

Murillo Twins Fragrance

5.001 votes

Rank #45,454 Soft SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Amethyst Oud & Saffron

Sri London

4.001 votes

Rank #61,755 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Second Self takes 2 of 3 categories.

Second Self
Choose it for a soft spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Amethyst Oud & Saffron
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Second Self2/3

Amethyst Oud & Saffron1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Second Self
Sillage & projection: Amethyst Oud & Saffron
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Second Self

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Second SelfMurillo Twins Fragrance

Amethyst Oud & SaffronSri London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySecond Self

SillageAmethyst Oud & Saffron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

amber92%

iris84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

rose100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

metallic77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BlackcurrantPink PepperMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseYlang Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberOrrisSugarMoss

Top

Citruses

Heart

RoseJasmineVioletPink PepperOrris

Base

AmberSaffronCedarAgarwood (Oud)Moss

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Jasmine, Rose and Amber. Durations are only published for Second Self, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 36%Party 26%Casual 23%Work 15%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,454

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#61,755

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSecond SelfHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Second Self by Murillo Twins Fragrance delivers a tart punch of blackcurrant and bright mandarin. A crackle of pink pepper sparks immediately. That zesty fruit quickly settles into a creamy heart of jasmine, rose, and lush ylang ylang. Once the florals rest, velvety orris and spun sugar melt into an earthy moss and go…

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Sri London Amethyst Oud & Saffron combines tart citrus brightness with a dense heart of velvety rose, powdery violet, and sweet jasmine. As the initial burst settles, earthy saffron and pink pepper lead into a comforting base of golden amber, cedarwood, moss, and smooth oud. It wears like a warm, heavy jacket on chill…

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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, Second Self or Amethyst Oud & Saffron?

Second Self takes 2 of 3 categories. Second Self is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Amethyst Oud & Saffron is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Second Self for a soft spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Amethyst Oud & Saffron for a rose and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Second Self or Amethyst Oud & Saffron?

Second Self lasts longest (Second Self 80/100, Amethyst Oud & Saffron 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Second Self or Amethyst Oud & Saffron?

Amethyst Oud & Saffron projects furthest (Amethyst Oud & Saffron 100/100, Second Self 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Second Self and Amethyst Oud & Saffron smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Rose and Amber.

Is Second Self or Amethyst Oud & Saffron better for summer or winter?

Second Self suits evening wear; Amethyst Oud & Saffron suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Second Self and Amethyst Oud & Saffron?

Second Self has top notes of Blackcurrant, Pink Pepper and Mandarin, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Ylang Ylang, a base of Amber, Orris, Sugar and Moss. Amethyst Oud & Saffron has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Violet and Pink Pepper, a base of Amber, Saffron, Cedar and Agarwood (Oud).