Fragrance comparison

Chanson Noire vs Santal des Indes

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 254 ratings analysed

Chanson Noire

Sylhouette Parfums

3.4314 votes

Rank #22,798 SmokyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Santal des Indes

Amouroud

4.08240 votes

Rank #3,866 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Santal des Indes takes 3 of 5 categories.

Chanson Noire
Choose it for a smoky and leather character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Santal des Indes
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Chanson Noire2/5

Santal des Indes3/5

Ratings & consensus: Santal des Indes
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chanson Noire
Sillage & projection: Santal des Indes
Value for money: Chanson Noire
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Santal des Indes

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chanson NoireSylhouette Parfums

Santal des IndesAmouroud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 5%Had 2%Want 92%

4.08/ 5 · 240 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerSantal des IndesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

14%Like

21%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

49%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

218 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityChanson Noire

SillageSantal des Indes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value50

Category winnerChanson NoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

leather86%

aromatic72%

woody58%

animalic44%

earthy30%

woody100%

warm spicy90%

aromatic80%

smoky70%

amber60%

powdery50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both smoky, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SmokeLeatherAbsintheVetiverNarcissusLavenderSageGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

Top

IncenseAbsinthe

Heart

Chinese CedarCurry TreeTurkish RoseNarcissus

Base

SandalwoodLeatherVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesLeather, Absinthe, Vetiver and Narcissus. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Spring60

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men62

Unisex35

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,798

PerfumerSy Truong

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#3,866

PerfumerIrina Burlakova

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerSantal des IndesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanson Noire opens with a sharp, intoxicating rush of absinthe paired with dark, rustic leather. This woody aromatic creation by Sy Truong moves into a complex heart of sage and vetiver, settling into a smoky, damp, earthy profile. It is a bold, mood-heavy scent designed for those who enjoy challenging, dark, and unc…

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Santal des Indes by Amouroud opens with a striking contrast of cool absinthe and sharp incense. As it warms on the skin, a distinct curry leaf note provides an unexpected, spicy depth. Chinese cedar and creamy sandalwood anchor the heart, creating a grounded woody profile that works year-round. This is a complex, arti…

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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, Chanson Noire or Santal des Indes?

Santal des Indes takes 3 of 5 categories. Chanson Noire is rated 3.43/5 from 14 votes; Santal des Indes is rated 4.08/5 from 240 votes. Choose Chanson Noire for a smoky and leather character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Santal des Indes for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Chanson Noire or Santal des Indes?

Chanson Noire lasts longest (Chanson Noire 80/100, Santal des Indes 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanson Noire or Santal des Indes?

Santal des Indes projects furthest (Santal des Indes 70/100, Chanson Noire 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanson Noire and Santal des Indes smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Leather, Absinthe, Vetiver and Narcissus.

Is Chanson Noire or Santal des Indes better for summer or winter?

Chanson Noire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanson Noire and Santal des Indes?

Chanson Noire features Smoke, Leather, Absinthe, Vetiver and Narcissus. Santal des Indes has top notes of Incense and Absinthe, heart notes of Chinese Cedar, Curry Tree, Turkish Rose and Narcissus, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Vetiver and Musk.