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Big Ben London Blanc vs 33 Origins of Santal

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

Updated 5 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Big Ben London Blanc takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Big Ben London Blanc

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • 33 Origins of Santal

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Big Ben London Blanc3/5
33 Origins of Santal2/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Big Ben London Blanc
Sillage & projection
Big Ben London Blanc
Value for money
33 Origins of Santal
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
33 Origins of Santal
Fragranxe ranking
Big Ben London Blanc

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Big Ben London BlancLe Chameau
33 Origins of SantalThe Dua Brand
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%
3.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

33%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage42
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityBig Ben London Blanc

SillageBig Ben London Blanc

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value75
Category winner33 Origins of SantalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
powdery91%
violet83%
leather74%
warm spicy65%
amber56%
woody100%
powdery92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
violet69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, powdery and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
SandalwoodLavenderVioletAmberIrisVirginian CedarTonka BeanRosemaryCinnamonVanillaLeatherGinger

No top / heart / base split published

Category winner33 Origins of SantalLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Spring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex50
Women0
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,756

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBig Ben London BlancHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Big Ben London Blanc by Le Chameau is a dry, woody Eau de Parfum built around crisp Virginia cedar, smooth sandalwood, and clean papyrus. The opening introduces aromatic cardamom alongside a cool touch of violet and powdery iris. As it settles onto the skin, leather and warm amber emerge beneath the timber layers, giv…

Reviews →

The Dua Brand 33 Origins of Santal blends two distinct sandalwood styles into one cohesive daily wear bottle. On the first spray, you get a crisp burst of dry papyrus, cool violet leaf, and zesty juniper berries that feels clean and fresh. Within twenty minutes, sweet cinnamon and creamy sandalwood take over, rounding…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Big Ben London Blanc or 33 Origins of Santal?

Big Ben London Blanc takes 3 of 5 categories. Big Ben London Blanc is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; 33 Origins of Santal is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Big Ben London Blanc for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose 33 Origins of Santal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Big Ben London Blanc or 33 Origins of Santal?

Big Ben London Blanc lasts longest (Big Ben London Blanc 80/100, 33 Origins of Santal 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Big Ben London Blanc or 33 Origins of Santal?

Big Ben London Blanc projects furthest (Big Ben London Blanc 75/100, 33 Origins of Santal 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Big Ben London Blanc and 33 Origins of Santal smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and violet accords. Common notes include Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Leather and Violet.

Is Big Ben London Blanc or 33 Origins of Santal better for summer or winter?

33 Origins of Santal suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Big Ben London Blanc and 33 Origins of Santal?

Big Ben London Blanc features Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Cardamom, Leather and Papyrus. 33 Origins of Santal features Sandalwood, Lavender, Violet, Amber and Iris.

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