Fragrance comparison

Barista vs Santal Volcanique

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 1,313 ratings analysed

4 wins

Barista

Legendary Fragrances

3.83220 votes

Rank #13,907 CoffeeWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Santal Volcanique

Maison Crivelli

3.771,093 votes

Rank #2,991 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Barista takes 4 of 7 categories.

Barista
Choose it for a coffee and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Santal Volcanique
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Barista4/7

Santal Volcanique3/7

Ratings & consensus: Barista
Community sentiment: Barista
Longevity: Santal Volcanique
Sillage & projection: Barista
Value for money: Santal Volcanique
Versatility: Barista
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Santal Volcanique

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BaristaLegendary Fragrances

Santal VolcaniqueMaison Crivelli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

3.77/ 5 · 1,093 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerBaristaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

47%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

220 votes

28%Love

37%Like

22%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

821 votes

Category winnerBaristaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySantal Volcanique

SillageBarista

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value43

Category winnerSantal VolcaniqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

coffee100%

warm spicy83%

woody65%

aromatic48%

sweet30%

woody100%

warm spicy90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

aromatic50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CoffeeCappuccinoCoffee blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

Roasted Coffee BeansSandalwoodCedar

Base6-8 hrs

CardamomDark ChocolateMahogany

Notes

SandalwoodGingerLimeCardamomCedarMuskYlang-YlangCoffee

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCoffee, Sandalwood, Cedar and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Barista, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer13

Fall100

Winter87

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter61

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBaristaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex80

Women10

Casual 35%Date 29%Work 23%Party 13%

Men52

Unisex42

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#2,991

PerfumerRichard Ibanez

Launched—

Reviews192

Category winnerSantal VolcaniqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Legendary Fragrances Barista delivers an unapologetic rush of freshly ground dark roast coffee beans right out of the nozzle. This is not a sugary dessert potion. It smells like stepping inside an independent espresso bar on a brisk October morning. A foamy cappuccino note quickly meets dry cedar wood and bitter dark …

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Santal Volcanique by Maison Crivelli is a fragrance for women and men. Santal Volcanique was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Richard Ibanez.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Barista or Santal Volcanique?

Barista takes 4 of 7 categories. Barista is rated 3.83/5 from 220 votes; Santal Volcanique is rated 3.77/5 from 1,093 votes. Choose Barista for a coffee and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Santal Volcanique for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Barista or Santal Volcanique?

They last about the same: Santal Volcanique 68/100, Barista 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Barista or Santal Volcanique?

Projection is very close: Barista 58/100, Santal Volcanique 56/100 for sillage.

Do Barista and Santal Volcanique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coffee, Sandalwood, Cedar and Cardamom.

Is Barista or Santal Volcanique better for summer or winter?

For summer, Barista is the stronger pick. For winter, Barista is the stronger pick. Barista suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Barista and Santal Volcanique?

Barista has top notes of Coffee, Cappuccino and Coffee blossom, heart notes of Roasted Coffee Beans, Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Cardamom, Dark Chocolate and Mahogany. Santal Volcanique features Sandalwood, Ginger, Lime, Cardamom and Cedar.