Splendid vs Yellow Sapphire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
SplendidChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Yellow SapphireChoose it for a musky and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Splendid2/4
Yellow Sapphire2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Splendid
- Sillage & projection
- Splendid
- Value for money
- Yellow Sapphire
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Yellow Sapphire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SplendidRoyal GloryYellow SapphireSamy Andraus FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.62/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 16%Had 11%Want 74%
3.62/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 64%Had 0%Want 36%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
38%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
63%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
25%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySplendid
SillageSplendid
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerYellow SapphireBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
warm spicy92%
patchouli84%
oud77%
lavender69%
woody61%
musky100%
patchouli88%
woody77%
powdery65%
earthy53%
balsamic42%
Scent match60%Closely related · both patchouli and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
NutmegLavenderSaffron
Heart2-4 hrs
PatchouliMusk
Base6-8+ hrs
Agarwood (Oud)
Top
SaffronNutmegLavender
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)
Base
PatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Lavender, Saffron and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Splendid, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#63,075
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#54,376
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerYellow SapphireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSplendid by Royal Glory opens with a sharp burst of grated nutmeg, crisp aromatic lavender, and warm saffron spice. The first spray feels punchy, dry, and distinctly energetic before softening into a darker blend of earthy patchouli and smooth musk. In the base, deep agarwood oud provides a sturdy, woodsy spine that k…
Reviews →Yellow Sapphire by Samy Andraus Fragrances hits the skin with a sharp burst of spicy saffron, herbal lavender, and warm nutmeg. The opening sets a dense, dry tone before transitioning into a heavy heart centered on dark agarwood oud. As the perfume warms through the day, earthy patchouli and thick musk take control of…
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, Splendid or Yellow Sapphire?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Splendid is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes; Yellow Sapphire is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Splendid for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Yellow Sapphire for a musky and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Splendid or Yellow Sapphire?
Splendid lasts longest (Splendid 77/100, Yellow Sapphire 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Splendid or Yellow Sapphire?
Splendid projects furthest (Splendid 71/100, Yellow Sapphire 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Splendid and Yellow Sapphire smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share patchouli and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Lavender, Saffron and Patchouli.
Is Splendid or Yellow Sapphire better for summer or winter?
Splendid suits evening wear; Yellow Sapphire suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Splendid and Yellow Sapphire?
Splendid has top notes of Nutmeg, Lavender and Saffron, heart notes of Patchouli and Musk, a base of Agarwood (Oud). Yellow Sapphire has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Lavender, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), a base of Patchouli and Musk.
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