Fragrance comparison

Irth vs Santalla

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 162 ratings analysed

5 wins

Irth

Nabeel

4.32139 votes

Rank #7,300 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

Santalla

nBitor

4.0423 votes

Rank #40,272 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Irth takes 5 of 5 categories.

Irth
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Santalla
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Irth5/5

Santalla0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IrthNabeel

SantallanBitor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%

4.04/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 48%

Category winnerIrthRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

39%Love

30%Like

26%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityIrth

SillageIrth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value52

Category winnerIrthBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

musky69%

rose61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

fresh84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris

Base

White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood

Top

Pink PepperLemonBergamotCardamomGreen Apple

Heart

GingerVioletIncenseJasminePatchouli

Base

Teak WoodSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesViolet and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

Men41

Unisex53

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,300

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#40,272

PerfumerDaniel Josier

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerIrthHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.

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Santalla by nBitor opens with crisp bergamot, tart green apple, and bright pink pepper before revealing an aromatic core of ginger and smoky incense. As the blend settles, earthy patchouli joins creamy sandalwood and dry teak wood on the skin. It works best during sunny spring mornings and mild autumn workdays when yo…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Irth or Santalla?

Irth takes 5 of 5 categories. Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes; Santalla is rated 4.04/5 from 23 votes. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Santalla for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Irth or Santalla?

Irth lasts longest (Irth 72/100, Santalla 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Irth or Santalla?

Irth projects furthest (Irth 64/100, Santalla 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Irth and Santalla smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Violet and Sandalwood.

Is Irth or Santalla better for summer or winter?

Santalla suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Irth and Santalla?

Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Amber. Santalla has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lemon, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Ginger, Violet, Incense and Jasmine, a base of Teak Wood, Sandalwood and Vetiver.