138 Santorini vs Mayfair
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
138 Santorini takes 3 of 5 categories.
138 SantoriniChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
MayfairChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
138 Santorini3/5
Mayfair2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- 138 Santorini
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 138 Santorini
- Sillage & projection
- Mayfair
- Value for money
- Mayfair
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 138 Santorini
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
138 SantoriniMichael Malul LondonMayfairThe Savile Row CompanyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 61%Had 11%Want 28%
3.80/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 79%Had 7%Want 14%
Category winner138 SantoriniRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
37%Like
24%Ok
2%Dislike
2%Hate
41 votes
30%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
10%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity138 Santorini
SillageMayfair
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMayfairBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
fruity84%
fresh spicy77%
powdery69%
amber61%
citrus100%
amber92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
lavender61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitAppleMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderJasmineNutmeg
Base
SandalwoodAmberPatchouli
Top
CardamonAppleMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderNutmegOrange Blossom
Base
Tonka BeanLeatherAmber
InformationalShared notesApple, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer89
Fall43
Winter19
Day–
Night–
Spring86
Summer100
Fall43
Winter29
Day100
Night50
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#36,431
PerfumerFrank Voelkl, Roger Howell
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#58,061
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner138 SantoriniHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot138 Santorini opens bright and easy, with grapefruit, mandarin, and crisp apple giving it a clean Mediterranean feel. As it settles, lavender and a touch of nutmeg add softness, while sandalwood, amber, and patchouli keep the dry-down smooth and lightly warm. This reads as a fresh woody citrus for men that suits sprin…
Reviews →Mayfair by The Savile Row Company offers a straightforward take on the classic aromatic spicy genre. It opens with sharp mandarin orange and crisp apple, backed by a warm cardamom kick. This budget-friendly option suits casual office wear during temperate spring days when you want a clean, uncomplicated presence that …
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, 138 Santorini or Mayfair?
138 Santorini takes 3 of 5 categories. 138 Santorini is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes; Mayfair is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose 138 Santorini for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mayfair for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 138 Santorini or Mayfair?
138 Santorini lasts longest (138 Santorini 57/100, Mayfair 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 138 Santorini or Mayfair?
Projection is very close: Mayfair 47/100, 138 Santorini 45/100 for sillage.
Do 138 Santorini and Mayfair smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Apple, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Nutmeg.
Is 138 Santorini or Mayfair better for summer or winter?
Mayfair suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 138 Santorini and Mayfair?
138 Santorini has top notes of Grapefruit, Apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli. Mayfair has top notes of Cardamon, Apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Leather and Amber.
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