Fragrance comparison

Marasma vs Sandal Wood

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 123 ratings analysed

1 wins

Marasma

Bois 1920

3.64123 votes

Rank #15,964 CitrusSalty

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Sandal Wood

Hermoso

—0 votes

Rank #81,614 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marasma takes 1 of 1 categories.

Marasma
Choose it for a citrus and salty character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sandal Wood
Choose it for a woody and sweet character.

Marasma1/1

Sandal Wood0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarasmaBois 1920

Sandal WoodHermoso

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 123 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

28%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

98 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

salty92%

woody84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

sweet88%

powdery77%

vanilla65%

warm spicy53%

fruity42%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Finger LimePineappleBergamotCardamom

Heart

SaltArtemisiaLilyBlack Pepper

Base

Guaiac WoodCedarwoodAmberPatchouli

Top

PineappleBlack PepperGrapefruitClove

Heart

Tonka BeanVanillaToffeeThyme

Base

SandalwoodGuaiac WoodCedarwood

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Black Pepper, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall24

Winter8

Day100

Night37

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex53

Women13

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#81,614

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarasmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marasma opens with bright citrus and juicy pineapple, then quickly picks up a salty, woody texture that gives it a coastal feel without going fully aquatic. The dry-down is smoother and warmer, with amber, cedar and patchouli adding weight. It suits shoppers who enjoy fresh fragrances with more body than a simple summ…

Reviews →

Hermoso Sandal Wood is a warm woody spicy fragrance built around a comforting core of creamy sandalwood, sweet vanilla, and rich toffee. The scent opens with a lively burst of tangy grapefruit and juicy pineapple, sharpened by ground black pepper and aromatic clove buds. As the initial fruitiness settles, a cozy heart…

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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.

Do Marasma and Sandal Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Black Pepper, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood.

Is Marasma or Sandal Wood better for summer or winter?

Marasma suits daytime wear; Sandal Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marasma and Sandal Wood?

Marasma has top notes of Finger Lime, Pineapple, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Salt, Artemisia, Lily and Black Pepper, a base of Guaiac Wood, Cedarwood, Amber and Patchouli. Sandal Wood has top notes of Pineapple, Black Pepper, Grapefruit and Clove, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Toffee and Thyme, a base of Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood.