Fragrance comparison

Aromatics in White vs Santos Eau de Sport

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,697 ratings analysed

Aromatics in White

Clinique

3.911,627 votes

Rank #29,806 AmberMusky

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32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Santos Eau de Sport

Cartier

4.1670 votes

Rank #11,352 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Santos Eau de Sport takes 5 of 7 categories.

Aromatics in White
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Santos Eau de Sport
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aromatics in White2/7

Santos Eau de Sport5/7

Ratings & consensus: Santos Eau de Sport
Community sentiment: Santos Eau de Sport
Longevity: Santos Eau de Sport
Sillage & projection: Santos Eau de Sport
Value for money: Aromatics in White
Versatility: Aromatics in White
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Santos Eau de Sport

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics in WhiteClinique

Santos Eau de SportCartier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 1,627 votes

Have 47%Had 22%Want 31%

4.16/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 40%Had 23%Want 37%

Category winnerSantos Eau de SportRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

1,627 votes

43%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerSantos Eau de SportMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySantos Eau de Sport

SillageSantos Eau de Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value41

Category winnerAromatics in WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

rose84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

earthy61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LabdanumSichuan PepperViolet Leaf

Heart2 to 3 hours

RosePatchouliOrange Blossom

Base4 to 6 hours

MuskAmberBenzoinVanilla

Top

BergamotRosemaryTarragonArtemisiaCorianderLemon

Heart

VetiverSandalwoodBalsam FirCedarOrange BlossomJasminePatchouliCaraway

Base

OakmossVanillaTonka BeanStyraxLabdanumAmberMuskBenzoin

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Patchouli, Orange Blossom and Musk. Durations are only published for Aromatics in White, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer33

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer83

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night35

Category winnerAromatics in WhiteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,806

PerfumerNicolas Beaulieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerSantos Eau de SportHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aromatics in White by Clinique is a warm oriental floral fragrance built around amber, rose, and patchouli. Released as a modern counterpart to the classic chypre lineage of the brand, it opens with a distinct burst of Sichuan pepper, green violet leaf, and resinous labdanum. As the initial sharpness settles, the scen…

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Santos Eau de Sport by Cartier launched in 1989 as a fresh green offshoot of the original Santos house pillar. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, bitter artemisia, and crushed rosemary. As the initial citrus dies down, a dry woody accord of balsam fir, cedar, and vetiver takes over the middle stage. The …

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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, Aromatics in White or Santos Eau de Sport?

Santos Eau de Sport takes 5 of 7 categories. Aromatics in White is rated 3.91/5 from 1,627 votes; Santos Eau de Sport is rated 4.16/5 from 70 votes. Choose Aromatics in White for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Santos Eau de Sport for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics in White or Santos Eau de Sport?

They last about the same: Santos Eau de Sport 65/100, Aromatics in White 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics in White or Santos Eau de Sport?

Santos Eau de Sport projects furthest (Santos Eau de Sport 65/100, Aromatics in White 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics in White and Santos Eau de Sport smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Patchouli, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is Aromatics in White or Santos Eau de Sport better for summer or winter?

For summer, Santos Eau de Sport is the stronger pick. For winter, Aromatics in White is the stronger pick. Aromatics in White suits daytime wear; Santos Eau de Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics in White and Santos Eau de Sport?

Aromatics in White has top notes of Labdanum, Sichuan Pepper and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Amber, Benzoin and Vanilla. Santos Eau de Sport has top notes of Bergamot, Rosemary, Tarragon and Artemisia, heart notes of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Balsam Fir and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Styrax.