Fragrance comparison

Shay Rose vs Saja

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 110 ratings analysed

4 wins

Shay Rose

Anfasic

3.7929 votes

Rank #49,395 OudRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Saja

Loumari

3.8181 votes

Rank #10,555 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shay Rose takes 4 of 7 categories.

Shay Rose
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Saja
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Shay Rose4/7

Saja3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shay RoseAnfasic

SajaLoumari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 31%Had 26%Want 43%

3.81/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerSajaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

52%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerSajaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityShay Rose

SillageShay Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value43

Category winnerShay RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

rose83%

violet65%

powdery48%

floral30%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fruity77%

oud69%

sweet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both rose and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet

Heart

Rose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)

Top

IncensePink PepperPear

Heart

RoseRaspberryViolet

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronAmberwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesViolet, Rose and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter29

Day80

Night100

Spring55

Summer10

Fall100

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerShay RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men13

Unisex65

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,555

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerSajaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shay Rose opens with sweet violet petals that settle quickly into a velvety red rose. Deep agarwood sits in the background, anchoring the floral top notes with resinous warmth. It fits best on chilly autumn evenings or inside air-conditioned rooms where the dry woodiness can project without feeling sticky.

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Saja by Loumari is a dark, mystical oriental fragrance centered on incense and agarwood. It opens with bright pink pepper and pear before settling into a sophisticated, rose-heavy heart. This scent shines in colder evening weather, providing a spiritual and calming aura. Designed for both men and women, it offers sign…

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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, Shay Rose or Saja?

Shay Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. Shay Rose is rated 3.79/5 from 29 votes; Saja is rated 3.81/5 from 81 votes. Choose Shay Rose for a oud and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Saja for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shay Rose or Saja?

Shay Rose lasts longest (Shay Rose 85/100, Saja 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shay Rose or Saja?

Projection is very close: Shay Rose 75/100, Saja 73/100 for sillage.

Do Shay Rose and Saja smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and oud accords. Common notes include Violet, Rose and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Shay Rose or Saja better for summer or winter?

For summer, Shay Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Saja is the stronger pick. Shay Rose suits evening wear; Saja suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shay Rose and Saja?

Shay Rose has top notes of Violet, heart notes of Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud). Saja has top notes of Incense, Pink Pepper and Pear, heart notes of Rose, Raspberry and Violet, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Amberwood and Patchouli.