Fragrance comparison

At Night We Dance vs South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 154 ratings analysed

3 wins

At Night We Dance

Recreation

4.0521 votes

Rank #17,869 AmberWoody

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48%scent match

Some overlap

South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil

Nest

3.65133 votes

Rank #12,642 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

At Night We Dance takes 3 of 5 categories.

At Night We Dance
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

At Night We Dance3/5

South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil2/5

Ratings & consensus: At Night We Dance
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil
Sillage & projection: At Night We Dance
Value for money: At Night We Dance
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

At Night We DanceRecreation

South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume OilNest

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

3.65/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerAt Night We DanceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

33%Like

24%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

29%Love

28%Like

26%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

133 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevitySouth Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil

SillageAt Night We Dance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value49

Category winnerAt Night We DanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

powdery86%

violet72%

aromatic58%

earthy44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ThymeOrangePink Pepper

Heart

VioletLavenderCinnamonCloveMagnolia

Base

AmberIncenseSandalwoodAmyrisMuskVetiver

Top

Sandalwood

Heart

Violet

Base

Vetiver

InformationalShared notesViolet, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer71

Fall100

Winter71

Day83

Night100

Spring80

Summer71

Fall91

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Men13

Unisex64

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,869

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#12,642

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerSouth Pacific Sandalwood Perfume OilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

At Night We Dance opens with a vivid mix of violet, herbs, citrus and pink pepper, then settles into a softer amber, incense and musky wood base. It feels warm, slightly powdery and a little bohemian, with a distinctive opening that many find more interesting than the later dry-down. This suits someone who likes aroma…

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A soft sandalwood oil with a powdery violet veil and an earthy vetiver base. On skin it often reads smooth, lightly sweet and quietly woody, with several wearers noticing an airy marine or driftwood effect that keeps it from feeling heavy. This suits someone who wants sandalwood in a gentler, skin-close style. It is e…

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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, At Night We Dance or South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil?

At Night We Dance takes 3 of 5 categories. At Night We Dance is rated 4.05/5 from 21 votes; South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil is rated 3.65/5 from 133 votes. Choose At Night We Dance for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, At Night We Dance or South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil?

South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil lasts longest (South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil 62/100, At Night We Dance 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, At Night We Dance or South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil?

At Night We Dance projects furthest (At Night We Dance 53/100, South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do At Night We Dance and South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Violet, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

Is At Night We Dance or South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil better for summer or winter?

At Night We Dance suits evening wear; South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in At Night We Dance and South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil?

At Night We Dance has top notes of Thyme, Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet, Lavender, Cinnamon and Clove, a base of Amber, Incense, Sandalwood and Amyris. South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil has top notes of Sandalwood, heart notes of Violet, a base of Vetiver.