Kanon for Men vs Santal Supreme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Kanon for Men takes 5 of 7 categories.
Kanon for MenChoose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Santal SupremeChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kanon for Men5/7
Santal Supreme2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Kanon for Men
- Community sentiment
- Kanon for Men
- Longevity
- Kanon for Men
- Sillage & projection
- Kanon for Men
- Value for money
- Kanon for Men
- Versatility
- Santal Supreme
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Santal Supreme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Kanon for MenKanønSantal SupremeLe Monde GourmandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 175 votes
Have 52%Had 19%Want 29%
3.63/ 5 · 418 votes
Have 72%Had 11%Want 18%
Category winnerKanon for MenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate
175 votes
27%Love
35%Like
18%Ok
13%Dislike
6%Hate
418 votes
Category winnerKanon for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKanon for Men
SillageKanon for Men
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKanon for MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
earthy92%
mossy84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
powdery86%
musky72%
warm spicy58%
aromatic44%
violet30%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Clary SageSicilian BergamotLime
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyEgyptian JasmineVioletOlibanumCinnamon
Base
MossOakmossMuskPatchouliSandalwoodAmberHoneyHaitian Vetiver
Notes
SandalwoodHaitian VetiverMuskViolet
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesViolet, Musk, Sandalwood and Haitian Vetiver. Durations are only published for Santal Supreme, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer41
Fall100
Winter74
Day100
Night38
Spring89
Summer64
Fall100
Winter78
Day100
Night72
Category winnerSantal SupremeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,585
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews30
Overall rank#8,339
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews67
Category winnerSantal SupremeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKanon for Men opens with a sharp burst of lime and Sicilian bergamot, balanced by the herbal crunch of clary sage. It settles into a mossy, woody base sweetened by a distinct honey note and anchored by patchouli. This vintage blend is built for casual daytime wear during the crisp days of autumn.
Reviews →Santal Supreme by Le Monde Gourmand is a woody and powdery fragrance built around smooth sandalwood, soft violet, Haitian vetiver, and clean musk. It opens with an airy, aromatic woodiness accented by a light touch of floral sweetness. As it settles, the scent turns creamy and musky, creating an approachable warmth th…
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, Kanon for Men or Santal Supreme?
Kanon for Men takes 5 of 7 categories. Kanon for Men is rated 3.88/5 from 175 votes; Santal Supreme is rated 3.63/5 from 418 votes. Choose Kanon for Men for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Santal Supreme for a woody and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Kanon for Men or Santal Supreme?
Kanon for Men lasts longest (Kanon for Men 60/100, Santal Supreme 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Kanon for Men or Santal Supreme?
Kanon for Men projects furthest (Kanon for Men 54/100, Santal Supreme 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kanon for Men and Santal Supreme smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Violet, Musk, Sandalwood and Haitian Vetiver.
Is Kanon for Men or Santal Supreme better for summer or winter?
For summer, Santal Supreme is the stronger pick. For winter, Santal Supreme is the stronger pick. Kanon for Men suits daytime wear; Santal Supreme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kanon for Men and Santal Supreme?
Kanon for Men has top notes of Clary Sage, Sicilian Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Egyptian Jasmine, Violet and Olibanum, a base of Moss, Oakmoss, Musk and Patchouli. Santal Supreme features Sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver, Musk and Violet.
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