Fragrance comparison

Civet Bomb vs Elysian Santal II

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

Civet Bomb

Areej Le Doré

2.888 votes

Rank #62,443 MuskyAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Elysian Santal II

Hunayn

5.003 votes

Rank #40,669 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Civet Bomb
Choose it for a musky and animalic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elysian Santal II
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Civet Bomb2/4

Elysian Santal II2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Civet Bomb
Sillage & projection: Civet Bomb
Value for money: Elysian Santal II
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elysian Santal II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Civet BombAreej Le Doré

Elysian Santal IIHunayn

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

0%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate47

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityCivet Bomb

SillageCivet Bomb

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value33

Category winnerElysian Santal IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

animalic83%

powdery65%

rose48%

amber30%

woody100%

amber92%

rose84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

floral61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both animalic, rose and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CivetMysore SandalwoodRose Water

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Mysore SandalwoodTurkish RoseFrankincenseSandalwoodPatchouliNarcissusAmbergrisTaif RoseSantolinaTobaccoCognacPomelo

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMysore Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Elysian Santal II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Date 33%Casual 29%Work 26%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,443

PerfumerRussian Adam

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#40,669

PerfumerAdill Ali, Arthur Clay Emrick

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElysian Santal IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Areej Le Doré Civet Bomb opens with an uncompromised burst of raw civet that demands immediate attention. Perfumer Russian Adam pairs this dominant animalic core with creamy Mysore sandalwood and soft rose water. The initial blast hits hard with pungent, fecal undertones before settling into a warm, powdery amber haze…

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Elysian Santal II by Hunayn opens with a bright splash of pomelo citrus before settling into a warm, creamy core of Mysore sandalwood and velvety Turkish rose. A splash of boozy cognac and golden frankincense resin adds cozy depth, keeping the woody profile rich without feeling thick or muddy. As it warms on the skin,…

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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, Civet Bomb or Elysian Santal II?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Civet Bomb is rated 2.88/5 from 8 votes; Elysian Santal II is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Civet Bomb for a musky and animalic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elysian Santal II for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Civet Bomb or Elysian Santal II?

Civet Bomb lasts longest (Civet Bomb 72/100, Elysian Santal II 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Civet Bomb or Elysian Santal II?

Civet Bomb projects furthest (Civet Bomb 75/100, Elysian Santal II 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Civet Bomb and Elysian Santal II smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share animalic, rose and amber accords. Common notes include Mysore Sandalwood.

Is Civet Bomb or Elysian Santal II better for summer or winter?

Civet Bomb suits daytime wear; Elysian Santal II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Civet Bomb and Elysian Santal II?

Civet Bomb features Civet, Mysore Sandalwood and Rose Water. Elysian Santal II features Mysore Sandalwood, Turkish Rose, Frankincense, Sandalwood and Patchouli.