Saddle
Perfumer HEau de Parfum2024
Side by side
Saddle vs. Kalimantan
Is Saddle better than Kalimantan?
Saddle peaks in fall, while Kalimantan belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
PatchouliBenzoin
ambervanillawarm spicypatchoulibalsamicwoodypowdery
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Saddle and Kalimantan?
| Saddle | Kalimantan | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2010 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Lyn Harris | Pierre Negrin |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Saddle and Kalimantan smell?
Saddle
Amber
Vanilla
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Patchouli
Balsamic
Woody
Kalimantan
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Patchouli
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Saddle and Kalimantan share?
Top
BergamotAldehydes
—Heart
JasmineOrange BlossomAmber
IncenseLabdanumPatchouli
Base
PatchouliBenzoinVanilla
VanilleBenzoinStyraxSandalwoodOudCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
BenzoinVanilla
Benzoin
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do Saddle and Kalimantan work?
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Saddle or Kalimantan?
| Saddle | Kalimantan | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Saddle and Kalimantan?
The aldehydes shimmer here, warming up, becoming powder. They contribute their characteristic quality to the overall structure, adding lift and dimension without overwhelming the other elements.Saddle
Borneo is not a polite place. Neither is this. Kalimantan opens with intention, herbaceous, almost medicinal, before settling into a warm resinous core that reviewers on enthusiasts have called.Kalimantan
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