Fragrance comparison

Estelle vs Rice and Sandalwood

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

3 wins

Estelle

Badar

4.0030 votes

Rank #13,821 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Rice and Sandalwood

The Dua Brand

5.003 votes

Rank #32,196 WoodyCoffee

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Estelle takes 3 of 4 categories.

Estelle
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rice and Sandalwood
Choose it for a woody and coffee character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Estelle3/4

Rice and Sandalwood1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Estelle
Sillage & projection: Estelle
Value for money: Rice and Sandalwood
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Estelle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EstelleBadar

Rice and SandalwoodThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

0%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

20 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

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityEstelle

SillageEstelle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRice and SandalwoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

honey69%

musky61%

woody100%

coffee91%

vanilla83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

sweet56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Heliotrope

Heart

HoneyLabdanumBenzoinStyraxPlum

Base

Guaiac WoodWoody NotesAmbroxanCypriolWhite MuskCaramelVanilla

Notes

Australian SandalwoodVanillaCoffeeRiceGuaiac WoodCaramelWoody NotesAmbroxan

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Woody Notes, Ambroxan and Caramel. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day70

Night100

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex82

Women9

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,821

PerfumerMargaux Le Paih Guérin

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#32,196

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEstelleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Estelle by Badar is an oriental woody fragrance that balances a powdery heliotrope opening with a rich, resinous heart. Featuring notes of honey, plum, and benzoin, this unisex scent anchors itself in a deep foundation of caramel and guaiac wood. It is a distinct, warm composition for those who appreciate sweet, balsa…

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Rice and Sandalwood pairs a soft, grainy rice effect with creamy Australian sandalwood, then folds in coffee, vanilla and caramel for a woody gourmand feel. It reads warm, powdery and slightly savory rather than sugary. If you like comforting sandalwood scents with an unusual twist, this looks like one to sample.

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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, Estelle or Rice and Sandalwood?

Estelle takes 3 of 4 categories. Estelle is rated 4.00/5 from 30 votes; Rice and Sandalwood is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Estelle for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rice and Sandalwood for a woody and coffee character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Estelle or Rice and Sandalwood?

Estelle lasts longest (Estelle 81/100, Rice and Sandalwood 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Estelle or Rice and Sandalwood?

Estelle projects furthest (Estelle 72/100, Rice and Sandalwood 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Estelle and Rice and Sandalwood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Woody Notes, Ambroxan and Caramel.

Is Estelle or Rice and Sandalwood better for summer or winter?

Estelle suits evening wear; Rice and Sandalwood suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Estelle and Rice and Sandalwood?

Estelle has top notes of Heliotrope, heart notes of Honey, Labdanum, Benzoin and Styrax, a base of Guaiac Wood, Woody Notes, Ambroxan and Cypriol. Rice and Sandalwood features Australian Sandalwood, Vanilla, Coffee, Rice and Guaiac Wood.