Fragrance comparison

Tango vs Private Saffron

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1 ratings analysed

Tango

Karen Doué

—0 votes

Rank #74,329 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Private Saffron

Modern Armorist

5.001 votes

Rank #50,091 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Private Saffron takes 3 of 3 categories.

Tango
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Private Saffron
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Tango0/3

Private Saffron3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TangoKaren Doué

Private SaffronModern Armorist

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPrivate Saffron

SillagePrivate Saffron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

rose77%

aromatic65%

sweet53%

herbal42%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumYuzuOrangeOrange Blossom

Heart

Damask RoseTea RoseRaspberryJasmine

Base

SandalwoodLabdanumTobaccoAmberTonka BeanCinnamon

Top

GrapefruitArtemisiaBergamotLavenderCardamomCinnamonSaffronCypress

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyFloral NotesCashmeranGeraniumLabdanumJasmineTobaccoCedar

Base

Guaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliAgarwoodVanillaBenzoinLeather

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Labdanum. 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

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,329

PerfumerAnna Shevchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,091

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPrivate SaffronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tango by Karen Doué serves a bright, textured fusion of sun-warmed orange and bitter geranium that shifts into an earthy, resinous base. This unisex blend trades typical sugary florals for a dry, aromatic warmth, making it an excellent match for cozy autumn afternoons and smart-casual wool coats.

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Modern Armorist Private Saffron is a rich, grounding perfume that balances energetic citrus with deep woods and warm kitchen spices. It opens with a brisk kick of ruby grapefruit, fresh lavender, and cracked cardamom before settling into a heart of aromatic cypress, sweet pipe tobacco, and smooth cedar. The base ancho…

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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 lasts longer, Tango or Private Saffron?

Private Saffron lasts longest (Private Saffron 100/100, Tango 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tango or Private Saffron?

Private Saffron projects furthest (Private Saffron 100/100, Tango 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tango and Private Saffron smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Geranium, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Labdanum.

Is Tango or Private Saffron better for summer or winter?

Tango suits daytime wear; Private Saffron suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tango and Private Saffron?

Tango has top notes of Geranium, Yuzu, Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Damask Rose, Tea Rose, Raspberry and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Labdanum, Tobacco and Amber. Private Saffron has top notes of Grapefruit, Artemisia, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Floral Notes, Cashmeran and Geranium, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.