Fragrance comparison

Gyan vs Sandalo

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 1,060 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gyan

Bvlgari

4.32955 votes

Rank #1,205 PatchouliWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Sandalo

L'Erbolario

4.04105 votes

Rank #11,829 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gyan takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gyan
Choose it for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Sandalo
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gyan4/7

Sandalo3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GyanBvlgari

SandaloL'Erbolario

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 955 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 25%Had 21%Want 54%

Category winnerGyanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

22%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

761 votes

39%Love

43%Like

1%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

105 votes

Category winnerGyanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySandalo

SillageGyan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSandaloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

white floral90%

warm spicy80%

amber70%

balsamic60%

woody50%

woody100%

amber86%

warm spicy72%

balsamic58%

aromatic44%

smoky30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliJasmine SambacIncense

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CedarPatchouliLimeLemon

Heart

Pine TreeResinCinnamonSageJasmine Sambac

Base

IncenseMyrhhVetiverLabdanumMalt

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Jasmine Sambac and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring46

Summer46

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerSandaloMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex26

Women5

Men25

Unisex67

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,205

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#11,829

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerGyanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gyan by Bvlgari is a polished patchouli, jasmine and incense fragrance with a formal, expensive feel. The patchouli reads smooth rather than dirty, with white floral brightness and a warm balsamic smoke underneath. It suits someone who wants a refined masculine floral woody scent with strong presence and long wear. S…

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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, Gyan or Sandalo?

Gyan takes 4 of 7 categories. Gyan is rated 4.32/5 from 955 votes; Sandalo is rated 4.04/5 from 105 votes. Choose Gyan for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Sandalo for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gyan or Sandalo?

They last about the same: Sandalo 78/100, Gyan 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gyan or Sandalo?

Projection is very close: Gyan 68/100, Sandalo 67/100 for sillage.

Do Gyan and Sandalo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Jasmine Sambac and Incense.

Is Gyan or Sandalo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sandalo is the stronger pick. For winter, Gyan is the stronger pick. Sandalo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gyan and Sandalo?

Gyan features Patchouli, Jasmine Sambac and Incense. 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.