Fragrance comparison

L'Original vs Sandalwood

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 144 ratings analysed

L'Original

Ligne St. Barth

5.001 votes

Rank #49,375 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Sandalwood

Taylor of Old Bond Street

4.22143 votes

Rank #4,382 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

L'Original
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sandalwood
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

L'Original2/4

Sandalwood2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'OriginalLigne St. Barth

SandalwoodTaylor of Old Bond Street

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.22/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

45%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

143 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityL'Original

SillageL'Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value65

Category winnerSandalwoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

lavender69%

woody61%

woody100%

powdery86%

aromatic72%

fresh spicy58%

warm spicy44%

lavender30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderRosemaryLimeAniseOrange BlossomFernMossHay

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GeraniumLavenderAmberRosemary

Heart

CarnationFernOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodPowdery NotesPatchouliGuaiac WoodCedarMuskLabdanumVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Rosemary, Orange Blossom and Fern. Durations are only published for L'Original, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night37

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,375

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerSandalwoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Original by Ligne St. Barth brings a crisp, sunlit Caribbean vibe directly to your skin. It opens with sharp lime and fresh rosemary before settling into clean lavender, green fern, and sun-dried hay. Think of a freshly pressed linen shirt worn right by the ocean on a breezy morning. It is light, polished, and remar…

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Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood opens with a sharp splash of geranium, herbal lavender, and fresh rosemary that recalls classic Jermyn Street barbershops. The crisp aromatic opening quickly transitions into a warmer heart centered on spicy carnation and green fern. As the cologne settles onto skin, creamy sandal…

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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, L'Original or Sandalwood?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. L'Original is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Sandalwood is rated 4.22/5 from 143 votes. Choose L'Original for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sandalwood for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, L'Original or Sandalwood?

L'Original lasts longest (L'Original 80/100, Sandalwood 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Original or Sandalwood?

L'Original projects furthest (L'Original 75/100, Sandalwood 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Original and Sandalwood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rosemary, Orange Blossom and Fern.

Is L'Original or Sandalwood better for summer or winter?

L'Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Original and Sandalwood?

L'Original features Lavender, Rosemary, Lime, Anise and Orange Blossom. Sandalwood has top notes of Geranium, Lavender, Amber and Rosemary, heart notes of Carnation, Fern and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Powdery Notes, Patchouli and Guaiac Wood.