Fragrance comparison

Amor Fati vs Palo Santo Oud

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amor Fati

Sigil

3.9224 votes

Rank #17,825 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Palo Santo Oud

Atelier Segall & Barutti

3.8324 votes

Rank #51,669 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amor Fati takes 3 of 5 categories.

Amor Fati
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Palo Santo Oud
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Amor Fati3/5

Palo Santo Oud2/5

Ratings & consensus: Amor Fati
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Palo Santo Oud
Sillage & projection: Palo Santo Oud
Value for money: Amor Fati
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amor Fati

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amor FatiSigil

Palo Santo OudAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 66%

3.83/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 70%

Category winnerAmor FatiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

38%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPalo Santo Oud

SillagePalo Santo Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value40

Category winnerAmor FatiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

green80%

balsamic70%

citrus60%

amber50%

woody100%

amber86%

oud72%

citrus58%

balsamic44%

aromatic30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Pine needlesPalo SantoGalbanumOpoponaxBergamotAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Palo SantoAgarwood (Oud)ResinsPeru Balsam

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPalo Santo and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter78

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex70

Women20

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,825

PerfumerPatrick Kelly

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#51,669

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmor FatiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amor Fati opens with bright bergamot and crisp pine needles over dry woods, resin, and a quietly sacred palo santo feel. It reads green, woody, and aromatic first, with opoponax adding a darker balsamic shade rather than obvious sweetness. On skin, it usually stays smooth and close rather than loud. The overall effect…

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Atelier Segall & Barutti Palo Santo Oud brings together smoky wood and sticky balsam in a direct, artisanal package. The first spray hits with brisk citrus and raw palo santo shavings, cutting through the initial medicinal snap of agarwood. As the alcohol flashes off, sweet resins and dark Peru balsam take over, smoot…

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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, Amor Fati or Palo Santo Oud?

Amor Fati takes 3 of 5 categories. Amor Fati is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; Palo Santo Oud is rated 3.83/5 from 24 votes. Choose Amor Fati for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Palo Santo Oud for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amor Fati or Palo Santo Oud?

Palo Santo Oud lasts longest (Palo Santo Oud 72/100, Amor Fati 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amor Fati or Palo Santo Oud?

Palo Santo Oud projects furthest (Palo Santo Oud 58/100, Amor Fati 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amor Fati and Palo Santo Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Palo Santo and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Amor Fati or Palo Santo Oud better for summer or winter?

Amor Fati suits evening wear; Palo Santo Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amor Fati and Palo Santo Oud?

Amor Fati features Pine needles, Palo Santo, Galbanum, Opoponax and Bergamot. Palo Santo Oud features Palo Santo, Agarwood (Oud), Resins and Peru Balsam.