Fragrance comparison

Ghamra vs Santorini

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

Ghamra

Mawwal Arabia

4.6118 votes

Rank #26,535 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Santorini

Varriale Profumi

3.001 votes

Rank #65,723 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Santorini takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ghamra
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Santorini
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ghamra1/4

Santorini3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GhamraMawwal Arabia

SantoriniVarriale Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.61/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

28%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

100%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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevitySantorini

SillageSantorini

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSantoriniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

fruity69%

woody61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPlumAldehydesGingerGreen Notes

Heart

SageViolet LeafGeraniumTuberoseHyacinthOrris

Base

IncenseSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverAmberOakmoss

Top20-30 mins

BergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumSage

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliIncense

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sage, Geranium and Incense. Durations are only published for Santorini, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter39

Day100

Night59

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Casual 42%Work 33%Date 16%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,535

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#65,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGhamraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ghamra opens with a bright, spicy mix of bergamot, ginger and green notes, then settles into an aromatic fougere shape with violet leaf, sage and a soft floral polish. The dry-down adds incense, amber, woods and oakmoss, giving it a cleaner, smoother take on the modern blue style. It reads masculine, versatile and eas…

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Santorini by Varriale Profumi opens with an immediate flash of sharp lemon peel and sunlit bergamot. The citrus feels brisk and tart. Within fifteen minutes, the bracing opening softens as herbal sage and crisp geranium bring an aromatic, Mediterranean garden tone to the center. It avoids candy sweetness entirely. As …

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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, Ghamra or Santorini?

Santorini takes 3 of 4 categories. Ghamra is rated 4.61/5 from 18 votes; Santorini is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ghamra for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Santorini for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ghamra or Santorini?

Santorini lasts longest (Santorini 80/100, Ghamra 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ghamra or Santorini?

Santorini projects furthest (Santorini 100/100, Ghamra 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ghamra and Santorini smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sage, Geranium and Incense.

Is Ghamra or Santorini better for summer or winter?

Ghamra suits daytime wear; Santorini suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ghamra and Santorini?

Ghamra has top notes of Bergamot, Plum, Aldehydes and Ginger, heart notes of Sage, Violet Leaf, Geranium and Tuberose, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver. Santorini has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium and Sage, a base of Patchouli and Incense.