Saffron Mandarin Eau de Parfum vs Stairway to Heaven Eau de Parfum

Saffron Mandarin

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2025	Year	2018
££££	Price Tier	££

Stairway to Heaven

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Saffron Mandarin Eau de Parfum

This one's a proper marmite fragrance - you'll either love its realistic, zesty mandarin and unique woody dry down, or find it overwhelmingly sour and screechy. Definitely one to try before you buy a full bottle.

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Our Verdict - Stairway to Heaven Eau de Parfum

A divisive scent for the modern palate. For some, it's an intriguing journey of incense and vanilla; for others, a chaotic mishmash. Definitely not a blind buy.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	16%	25%
Floral	19%	13%
Fruity	5%	3%
Green	2%	5%
Sweet	25%	24%
Warm	24%	21%
Woody	12%	9%
Earthy	11%	6%
Animalic	8%	8%
Fresh	9%	17%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Saffron Mandarin EdP

Stairway to Heaven EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Mandarin 21% vs 29%

Lemon 13% vs 26%

Only in Saffron Mandarin Eau de Parfum

Blood Orange 20% Pink Pepper 16% Petitgrain 15% Pepper 14%

Only in Stairway to Heaven Eau de Parfum

Incense 24% Bergamot 19%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 23% vs 32%

Only in Saffron Mandarin Eau de Parfum

Saffron 45% Ylang-Ylang 32%

Only in Stairway to Heaven Eau de Parfum

Pepper 25% Petitgrain 21% Cardamom 21%

Shared Notes

Tonka Bean 24% vs 21%

Only in Saffron Mandarin Eau de Parfum

Oak 31% Benzoin 25% Labdanum 20%

Only in Stairway to Heaven Eau de Parfum

Vanilla 33% Musk 24% Cedar 21%

Accords

Saffron Mandarin Eau de Parfum Stairway to Heaven Eau de Parfum

100%

Citrus

100%

Vanilla

62%

61%

Warm Spicy

54%

56%

Woody

47%

44%

Aromatic

56%

47%

Amber

55%

46%

Fresh Spicy

51%

White Floral

50%

Powdery

48%

47%

Sweet

Smoky

47%

Citrus shared

100%

Vanilla

62%

Warm Spicy shared

61%

54%

Woody shared

56%

47%

Aromatic shared

44%

56%

Amber shared

47%

55%

Fresh Spicy shared

46%

51%

White Floral

50%

Powdery

48%

Sweet

47%

Smoky

47%

Performance

Saffron Mandarin Eau de Parfum Stairway to Heaven Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Saffron Mandarin Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Summer

Also Works:

Spring Winter

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its fresh and unique character, make it versatile for casual wear and dates. The intense citrus and spicy opening might be a bit much for a formal setting or a tightly packed office, but it's invigorating for sport.

Stairway to Heaven Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual Formal

Its distinctive, complex profile with prominent incense and vanilla makes it a bit too bold for a typical office setting, but perfect for dates or evening casual wear. The warmth and spice lend themselves well to cooler weather and social gatherings, though it might be a bit much for formal occasions given its modern edge. It's certainly not suited for sport.