Fragrance comparison

Venenum Kiss vs Saffron Tabac

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 720 ratings analysed

1 wins

Venenum Kiss

Ex Nihilo

3.94720 votes

Rank #5,540 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Saffron Tabac

Scentido

—0 votes

Rank #73,299 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Venenum Kiss takes 1 of 1 categories.

Venenum Kiss
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Saffron Tabac
Choose it for a woody and amber character.

Venenum Kiss1/1

Saffron Tabac0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Venenum KissEx Nihilo

Saffron TabacScentido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 720 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

38%Like

12%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

720 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

rose77%

woody69%

powdery61%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronNutmegNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseAmberArtemisia

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodStyrax

Top

SaffronLavenderNutmegCypressCardamomBergamotStyraxCinnamon

Heart

TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)GeraniumCedarCashmeranLily of the ValleyJasmineLabdanum

Base

LeatherPatchouliMuskVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Venenum Kiss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day88

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex37

Women57

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,540

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews46

Overall rank#73,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVenenum KissHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Venenum Kiss by Ex Nihilo is a warm, velvety amber rose fragrance that blends rich bakery spices with smooth woods. The opening pairs golden saffron and grated nutmeg against a crisp splash of neroli, creating a dry, bittersweet warmth rather than a sharp citrus burst. As it settles, a lush Turkish-style rose takes ce…

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Saffron Tabac by Scentido offers a spicy and aromatic opening, leaning on saffron, lavender, and nutmeg. It quickly transitions into a heart of tobacco and oud, grounded by a dense, woody base of leather and patchouli. This fragrance fits best for fall or winter evenings when you want a warm, noticeable scent that bal…

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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.

Do Venenum Kiss and Saffron Tabac smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is Venenum Kiss or Saffron Tabac better for summer or winter?

Venenum Kiss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Venenum Kiss and Saffron Tabac?

Venenum Kiss has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Neroli, heart notes of Rose, Amber and Artemisia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Styrax. Saffron Tabac has top notes of Saffron, Lavender, Nutmeg and Cypress, heart notes of Tobacco, Agarwood (Oud), Geranium and Cedar, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Musk and Vetiver.