Fragrance comparison

Siren vs Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 254 ratings analysed

3 wins

Siren

House of Matriarch

4.5522 votes

Rank #40,237 WoodyPowdery

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla

Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

4.00232 votes

Rank #6,105 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Siren takes 3 of 5 categories.

Siren
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Siren3/5

Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla1/5

Ratings & consensus: Siren
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Siren
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Siren
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SirenHouse of Matriarch

Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, VanillaRosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

4.00/ 5 · 232 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerSirenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

46%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

232 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySiren

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value44

Category winnerSirenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

iris84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

rose61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

SaffronNarcissus

Heart3-4 hrs

IrisTea RoseCedarOrange Blossom

Base8-12+ hrs

SandalwoodMoroccan RoseAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Agarwood (Oud)Amber

Top

Calabrian bergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

SaffronNutmegCinnamonIrisJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodVanillaLabdanumBenzoinVetiverTonka BeanSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Iris, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Siren, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer50

Fall93

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Spring57

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Date 36%Casual 25%Party 21%Work 18%

Men44

Unisex49

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,237

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,105

PerfumerRosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerRosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, VanillaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Matriarch Siren opens with a sharp burst of golden saffron and green narcissus that commands attention. The perfume avoids sugary department store tropes. Instead, powdery iris and tender tea rose step forward within twenty minutes, grounded by dry cedar wood. As the fragrance warms against your pulse points,…

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Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot and bitter nutmeg before settling into a warm heart of cinnamon, iris, and saffron. The foundation rests on dark agarwood, dry guaiac wood, and resinous benzoin, softened by a touch of smooth vanilla. It creates a rich, oriental sp…

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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, Siren or Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla?

Siren takes 3 of 5 categories. Siren is rated 4.55/5 from 22 votes; Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla is rated 4.00/5 from 232 votes. Choose Siren for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Siren or Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla?

Siren lasts longest (Siren 89/100, Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Siren or Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla?

Projection is very close: Siren 62/100, Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla 62/100 for sillage.

Do Siren and Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Iris, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood.

Is Siren or Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla better for summer or winter?

Siren suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Siren and Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla?

Siren has top notes of Saffron and Narcissus, heart notes of Iris, Tea Rose, Cedar and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Moroccan Rose, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Agarwood (Oud). Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Saffron, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Iris, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Vanilla and Labdanum.