Edipe vs Sanctuary
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
74%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sanctuary takes 2 of 4 categories.
EdipeChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
SanctuaryChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Edipe1/4
Sanctuary2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sanctuary
- Sillage & projection
- Sanctuary
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Edipe
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EdipeIrieSanctuaryThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 24%Had 19%Want 57%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
31%Like
0%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySanctuary
SillageSanctuary
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
green69%
warm spicy61%
amber100%
aromatic88%
warm spicy77%
green65%
woody53%
fresh spicy42%
Scent match74%Closely related · both aromatic, amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
OlibanumPine needlesMintLeatherVetiverBlack PepperPatchouliTobaccoCardamom
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Amber XtremeMintCardamomOlibanumPink PepperLabdanumCinnamonVetiverRosePatchouliLeather
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Mint, Leather and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Sanctuary, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#51,900
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#56,753
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEdipeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEdipe opens with sharp pine needles and cool mint that snap over dark olibanum resin. As it warms, bitter leather and black pepper push through, anchoring the pine in dry woods and dark patchouli. It fits crisp autumn evenings and outdoor winter gatherings where cool air sharpens its resinous edge.
Reviews →Sanctuary by The Dua Brand is an extrait de parfum built around a contrast of cool herbal tones and rich resins. The scent opens with a sharp burst of crisp mint and sweet cardamom, cut with pink pepper and warm cinnamon. As that aromatic rush settles, earthy patchouli, grassy vetiver, and subtle rose form a grounding…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Edipe or Sanctuary?
Sanctuary takes 2 of 4 categories. Edipe is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Sanctuary is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Edipe for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sanctuary for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Edipe or Sanctuary?
Sanctuary lasts longest (Sanctuary 90/100, Edipe 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Edipe or Sanctuary?
Sanctuary projects furthest (Sanctuary 88/100, Edipe 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Edipe and Sanctuary smell similar?
Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Mint, Leather and Vetiver.
Is Edipe or Sanctuary better for summer or winter?
Edipe suits daytime wear; Sanctuary suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Edipe and Sanctuary?
Edipe features Olibanum, Pine needles, Mint, Leather and Vetiver. Sanctuary features Amber Xtreme, Mint, Cardamom, Olibanum and Pink Pepper.
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