Fragrance comparison

Bois de Santal vs Oriental Rose

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 165 ratings analysed

Bois de Santal

House of Brandt

3.67100 votes

Rank #34,134 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Oriental Rose

Vertus

3.8665 votes

Rank #13,800 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oriental Rose takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bois de Santal
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Oriental Rose
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bois de Santal1/7

Oriental Rose6/7

Ratings & consensus: Oriental Rose
Community sentiment: Oriental Rose
Longevity: Oriental Rose
Sillage & projection: Oriental Rose
Value for money: Bois de Santal
Versatility: Oriental Rose
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oriental Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois de SantalHouse of Brandt

Oriental RoseVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

3.86/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 51%

Category winnerOriental RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

30%Like

23%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

100 votes

34%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerOriental RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityOriental Rose

SillageOriental Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value41

Category winnerBois de SantalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy88%

powdery77%

amber65%

aromatic53%

balsamic42%

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

violet61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SandalwoodCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

OlibanumVanillaCashmere Wood

Top

LavenderSaffronCardamomOlibanumLemon

Heart

OrrisVioletRosePatchouliGuaiac WoodCloves

Base

MuskVanillaAmberSandalwoodVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Cardamom, Orris and Violet. Durations are only published for Bois de Santal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night65

Spring76

Summer52

Fall100

Winter71

Day88

Night100

Category winnerOriental RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex57

Women26

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 26%Party 9%

Men23

Unisex63

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,134

PerfumerKamila Lelakova

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerOriental RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Brandt Bois de Santal strips away the harsh dill brine of common woody scents in favor of a smooth, buttery sandalwood perfume profile. The opening crackles with green cardamom. It stays calm. Within ten minutes, powdery orris and violet soften the cedar-like grain into a velvety cloud. A base of bourbon vani…

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Oriental Rose by Vertus is a dry, powdery rose fragrance backed by warm spices and a woody base. Designed for cool autumn evenings, it offers a unisex profile where lavender and saffron give way to a heavy, clean iris texture. It is a long-lasting option for those who want an alternative to traditional, sweet floral s…

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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, Bois de Santal or Oriental Rose?

Oriental Rose takes 6 of 7 categories. Bois de Santal is rated 3.67/5 from 100 votes; Oriental Rose is rated 3.86/5 from 65 votes. Choose Bois de Santal for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Oriental Rose for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois de Santal or Oriental Rose?

Oriental Rose lasts longest (Oriental Rose 74/100, Bois de Santal 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois de Santal or Oriental Rose?

Oriental Rose projects furthest (Oriental Rose 68/100, Bois de Santal 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois de Santal and Oriental Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Cardamom, Orris and Violet.

Is Bois de Santal or Oriental Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oriental Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois de Santal is the stronger pick. Bois de Santal suits daytime wear; Oriental Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois de Santal and Oriental Rose?

Bois de Santal has top notes of Sandalwood and Cardamom, heart notes of Orris and Violet, a base of Olibanum, Vanilla and Cashmere Wood. Oriental Rose has top notes of Lavender, Saffron, Cardamom and Olibanum, heart notes of Orris, Violet, Rose and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.