Upper Ten vs Private Saffron
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Upper TenChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Private SaffronChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Upper Ten2/4
Private Saffron2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Private Saffron
- Sillage & projection
- Private Saffron
- Value for money
- Upper Ten
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Upper Ten
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Upper TenLubinPrivate SaffronModern ArmoristWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 407 votes
Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%
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 hate36%Love
43%Like
11%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
260 votes
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
Category winners
LongevityPrivate Saffron
SillagePrivate Saffron
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerUpper TenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
leather77%
powdery69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperSaffronJuniper BerriesBergamot
Heart
CardamomCinnamonPeachOrange BlossomGeranium
Base
SandalwoodLeatherCedarAmberMuskPatchouli
Top
GrapefruitArtemisiaBergamotLavenderCardamomCinnamonSaffronCypress
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyFloral NotesCashmeranGeraniumLabdanumJasmineTobaccoCedar
Base
Guaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliAgarwoodVanillaBenzoinLeather
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Bergamot, Cardamom and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring69
Summer31
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
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#4,894
PerfumerThomas Fontaine
Launched—
Reviews40
Overall rank#50,471
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerUpper TenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotUpper Ten by Lubin delivers a bold, masculine presence rooted in warm spicy and woody accords. It opens with a vibrant kick of pink pepper and saffron before settling into a grounded base of leather and sandalwood. Ideal for cooler weather, this composition offers a sharp, modern edge that works well for office wear o…
Reviews →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…
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, Upper Ten or Private Saffron?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Upper Ten is rated 3.85/5 from 407 votes; Private Saffron is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Upper Ten for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Private Saffron for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Upper Ten or Private Saffron?
Private Saffron lasts longest (Private Saffron 100/100, Upper Ten 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Upper Ten or Private Saffron?
Private Saffron projects furthest (Private Saffron 100/100, Upper Ten 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Upper Ten and Private Saffron smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Bergamot, Cardamom and Cinnamon.
Is Upper Ten or Private Saffron better for summer or winter?
Upper Ten suits daytime wear; Private Saffron suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Upper Ten and Private Saffron?
Upper Ten has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Peach and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Cedar 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.
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