BLV Eau de Parfum II vs Santal Blanc
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Santal Blanc takes 6 of 7 categories.
BLV Eau de Parfum IIChoose it for a powdery and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Santal BlancChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
BLV Eau de Parfum II1/7
Santal Blanc6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Santal Blanc
- Community sentiment
- Santal Blanc
- Longevity
- Santal Blanc
- Sillage & projection
- Santal Blanc
- Value for money
- BLV Eau de Parfum II
- Versatility
- Santal Blanc
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Santal Blanc
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BLV Eau de Parfum IIBvlgariSantal BlancVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.54/ 5 · 1,872 votes
Have 43%Had 38%Want 19%
4.07/ 5 · 1,938 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerSantal BlancRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
52%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
1,775 votes
44%Love
32%Like
12%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
1,938 votes
Category winnerSantal BlancMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySantal Blanc
SillageSantal Blanc
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBLV Eau de Parfum IIBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
soft spicy92%
violet84%
anis77%
amber69%
floral61%
woody100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
sweet77%
warm spicy69%
musky61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
VioletStar AniseLicoriceMandarin Orange
Heart
IrisPatchouliVetiver
Base
Cotton FlowerMuskBenzoinTonka BeanAmberFrench labdanum
Top15-30 mins
Fig NectarMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
SandalwoodViolet
Base6-8+ hrs
MuskTonka BeanBenzoin
InformationalShared notesViolet, Mandarin Orange, Musk and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Santal Blanc, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter41
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter54
Day100
Night39
Category winnerSantal BlancMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,495
PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud
Launched—
Reviews21
Overall rank#1,588
PerfumerMichel Almairac
Launched—
Reviews167
Category winnerSantal BlancHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBLV Eau de Parfum II is a cool, powdery violet fragrance with star anise, licorice and a clean musky amber base. It feels fresh and polished rather than heavy, with an airy floral opening that settles into iris, soft spice, cottony musk and gentle warmth. It suits daytime wear, warmer weather and office settings, espe…
Reviews →Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc reinterprets woody fragrance through a clean, comforting lens. Instead of heavy smoke or dry cedar shavings, it opens with sweet fig nectar and a splash of bright mandarin orange, settling into a silky core of milky sandalwood and soft violet petals. Warm tonka bean and fluffy white mus…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, BLV Eau de Parfum II or Santal Blanc?
Santal Blanc takes 6 of 7 categories. BLV Eau de Parfum II is rated 3.54/5 from 1,872 votes; Santal Blanc is rated 4.07/5 from 1,938 votes. Choose BLV Eau de Parfum II for a powdery and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Santal Blanc for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, BLV Eau de Parfum II or Santal Blanc?
Santal Blanc lasts longest (Santal Blanc 67/100, BLV Eau de Parfum II 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, BLV Eau de Parfum II or Santal Blanc?
Santal Blanc projects furthest (Santal Blanc 56/100, BLV Eau de Parfum II 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do BLV Eau de Parfum II and Santal Blanc smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Mandarin Orange, Musk and Benzoin.
Is BLV Eau de Parfum II or Santal Blanc better for summer or winter?
For summer, BLV Eau de Parfum II is the stronger pick. For winter, Santal Blanc is the stronger pick. Santal Blanc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in BLV Eau de Parfum II and Santal Blanc?
BLV Eau de Parfum II has top notes of Violet, Star Anise, Licorice and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Cotton Flower, Musk, Benzoin and Tonka Bean. Santal Blanc has top notes of Fig Nectar and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sandalwood and Violet, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.
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