Fragrance comparison

Dawn vs Sandalo

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

2 wins

Dawn

Mar Galliti

3.754 votes

Rank #53,611 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Sandalo

L'Erbolario

4.04105 votes

Rank #11,885 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dawn takes 2 of 3 categories.

Dawn
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sandalo
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Dawn2/3

Sandalo1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dawn
Sillage & projection: Dawn
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sandalo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DawnMar Galliti

SandaloL'Erbolario

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 2%Had 0%Want 98%

4.04/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 25%Had 21%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

39%Love

43%Like

1%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

105 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityDawn

SillageDawn

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value83

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

herbal69%

earthy61%

woody100%

amber86%

warm spicy72%

balsamic58%

aromatic44%

smoky30%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LimeDillPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Lemon BalmSageChamomileTulsi

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverCognacLabdanum

Top

CedarPatchouliLimeLemon

Heart

Pine TreeResinCinnamonSageJasmine Sambac

Base

IncenseMyrhhVetiverLabdanumMalt

InformationalShared notesLime, Sage, Vetiver and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Dawn, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night47

Spring46

Summer46

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Casual 46%Work 31%Date 15%Party 8%

Men25

Unisex67

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,611

PerfumerZita Gyurokovics

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#11,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerSandaloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mar Galliti Dawn smells like stepping into a cold, misty herb garden right as the sun breaks over the tree line. The initial spray hits with a brisk snap of sour lime, crushed green dill, and a prickle of pink pepper. It is sharp and medicinal for the first three minutes before settling down. As your skin warms the oi…

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L'Erbolario Sandalo opens with sharp lemon and lime cut through by raw cedar and earthy patchouli. As the bright citrus recedes, pine tree needles and resin takeover the heart, spiced by cinnamon and dry sage. The base settles into smoky incense, bitter myrrh, labdanum, and malt. Instead of a soft creamy sandalwood, t…

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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, Dawn or Sandalo?

Dawn takes 2 of 3 categories. Dawn is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Sandalo is rated 4.04/5 from 105 votes. Choose Dawn for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sandalo for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dawn or Sandalo?

Dawn lasts longest (Dawn 90/100, Sandalo 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dawn or Sandalo?

Dawn projects furthest (Dawn 75/100, Sandalo 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dawn and Sandalo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Sage, Vetiver and Labdanum.

Is Dawn or Sandalo better for summer or winter?

Dawn suits daytime wear; Sandalo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dawn and Sandalo?

Dawn has top notes of Lime, Dill and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lemon Balm, Sage, Chamomile and Tulsi, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cognac and Labdanum. Sandalo has top notes of Cedar, Patchouli, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Pine Tree, Resin, Cinnamon and Sage, a base of Incense, Myrhh, Vetiver and Labdanum.