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51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum vs Bois de Santal

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

Updated 522 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

  • Bois de Santal

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum4/7
Bois de Santal3/7
Ratings & consensus
51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum
Community sentiment
51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum
Longevity
Bois de Santal
Sillage & projection
Bois de Santal
Value for money
Bois de Santal
Versatility
51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
51 Pour Femme Essence De ParfumRoja Dove
Bois de SantalHouse of Brandt
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.08/ 5 · 422 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
3.67/ 5 · 100 votes
Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%
Category winner51 Pour Femme Essence De ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
44%Love
31%Like
17%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

422 votes

29%Love
30%Like
23%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate

100 votes

Category winner51 Pour Femme Essence De ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityBois de Santal

SillageBois de Santal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value23
¤ Price value46
Category winnerBois de SantalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
woody92%
sweet84%
vanilla77%
powdery69%
yellow floral61%
woody100%
warm spicy88%
powdery77%
amber65%
aromatic53%
balsamic42%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Bergamot
Heart
Ylang-YlangRaspberryGardeniaOrange BlossomTuberoseLilyLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
VanillaBenzoinCashmere WoodSandalwoodOrrisVioletCinnamonClove
Top15-30 mins
SandalwoodCardamom
Heart2-4 hrs
OrrisViolet
Base6-8+ hrs
OlibanumVanillaCashmere Wood
InformationalShared notesVanilla, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Orris. Durations are only published for Bois de Santal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer66
Fall0
Winter60
Day–
Night–
Spring58
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night65
Category winner51 Pour Femme Essence De ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex6
Women91
Men17
Unisex57
Women26
Work 35%Casual 30%Date 26%Party 9%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#34,134

PerfumerKamila Lelakova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner51 Pour Femme Essence De ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A polished floral amber with juicy raspberry, creamy white florals, soft vanilla and smooth woods. 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum usually reads rich, elegant and distinctly feminine, with a plush texture that feels more refined than loud. It suits shoppers who want a dressed-up floral with warmth rather than a sharp …

Reviews →

House of Brandt Bois de Santal strips away the harsh dill brine of common woody scents in favor of a smooth, buttery sandalwood perfume profile. The opening crackles with green cardamom. It stays calm. Within ten minutes, powdery orris and violet soften the cedar-like grain into a velvety cloud. A base of bourbon vani…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum or Bois de Santal?

51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum is rated 4.08/5 from 422 votes; Bois de Santal is rated 3.67/5 from 100 votes. Choose 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Bois de Santal for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum or Bois de Santal?

Bois de Santal lasts longest (Bois de Santal 67/100, 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum or Bois de Santal?

Bois de Santal projects furthest (Bois de Santal 54/100, 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum and Bois de Santal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Orris.

Is 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum or Bois de Santal better for summer or winter?

For summer, 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois de Santal is the stronger pick. Bois de Santal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum and Bois de Santal?

51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Raspberry, Gardenia and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood. Bois de Santal has top notes of Sandalwood and Cardamom, heart notes of Orris and Violet, a base of Olibanum, Vanilla and Cashmere Wood.

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