Fragrance comparison

Bois de Santal vs Rose Morocco

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 166 ratings analysed

Bois de Santal

House of Brandt

3.67100 votes

Rank #34,134 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Rose Morocco

Vertus

3.7466 votes

Rank #23,926 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Morocco 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.
Rose Morocco
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Bois de Santal1/7

Rose Morocco6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois de SantalHouse of Brandt

Rose MoroccoVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

3.74/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 41%Had 14%Want 45%

Category winnerRose MoroccoRating 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

27%Love

39%Like

14%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerRose MoroccoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRose Morocco

SillageRose Morocco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value36

Category winnerBois de SantalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy88%

powdery77%

amber65%

aromatic53%

balsamic42%

woody100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

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

AppleSaffronCardamom

Heart

RoseCashmere WoodGeraniumPeachVioletCedarMagnoliaLily

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodMuskVanillaAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Cardamom, Violet and Vanilla. 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

Spring40

Summer20

Fall85

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Category winnerRose MoroccoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex57

Women26

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

Men0

Unisex43

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,134

PerfumerKamila Lelakova

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,926

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerRose MoroccoHigher 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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Vertus Rose Morocco introduces a dark, spiced take on the classic rose note. By blending tart apple with saffron and cardamom at the start, this unisex blend shifts away from typical sweet florals. Instead, it offers a dry woodiness that wears beautifully in cold weather, settling into a cozy, resinous base on the ski…

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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 Rose Morocco?

Rose Morocco takes 6 of 7 categories. Bois de Santal is rated 3.67/5 from 100 votes; Rose Morocco is rated 3.74/5 from 66 votes. Choose Bois de Santal for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Rose Morocco for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois de Santal or Rose Morocco?

They last about the same: Rose Morocco 68/100, Bois de Santal 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bois de Santal or Rose Morocco?

Rose Morocco projects furthest (Rose Morocco 65/100, Bois de Santal 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois de Santal and Rose Morocco smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Cardamom, Violet and Vanilla.

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

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

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

Bois de Santal has top notes of Sandalwood and Cardamom, heart notes of Orris and Violet, a base of Olibanum, Vanilla and Cashmere Wood. Rose Morocco has top notes of Apple, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Cashmere Wood, Geranium and Peach, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla.