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Mayfair vs 138 Santorini

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

Updated 51 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

138 Santorini takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Mayfair

    Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • 138 Santorini

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Mayfair2/5
138 Santorini3/5
Ratings & consensus
138 Santorini
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
138 Santorini
Sillage & projection
Mayfair
Value for money
Mayfair
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
138 Santorini

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MayfairThe Savile Row Company
138 SantoriniMichael Malul London
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.80/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 79%Had 7%Want 14%
3.98/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 61%Had 11%Want 28%
Category winner138 SantoriniRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
30%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

34%Love
37%Like
24%Ok
2%Dislike
2%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage45
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

Longevity138 Santorini

SillageMayfair

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value56
¤ Price value50
Category winnerMayfairBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
amber92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
lavender61%
citrus100%
woody92%
fruity84%
fresh spicy77%
powdery69%
amber61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CardamonAppleMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderNutmegOrange Blossom
Base
Tonka BeanLeatherAmber
Top
GrapefruitAppleMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderJasmineNutmeg
Base
SandalwoodAmberPatchouli
InformationalShared notesApple, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Nutmeg. 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
Fall43
Winter29
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer89
Fall43
Winter19
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men73
Unisex27
Women0
Men71
Unisex23
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,061

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,431

PerfumerFrank Voelkl, Roger Howell

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner138 SantoriniHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mayfair by The Savile Row Company offers a straightforward take on the classic aromatic spicy genre. It opens with sharp mandarin orange and crisp apple, backed by a warm cardamom kick. This budget-friendly option suits casual office wear during temperate spring days when you want a clean, uncomplicated presence that …

Reviews →

138 Santorini opens bright and easy, with grapefruit, mandarin, and crisp apple giving it a clean Mediterranean feel. As it settles, lavender and a touch of nutmeg add softness, while sandalwood, amber, and patchouli keep the dry-down smooth and lightly warm. This reads as a fresh woody citrus for men that suits sprin…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mayfair or 138 Santorini?

138 Santorini takes 3 of 5 categories. Mayfair is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes; 138 Santorini is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes. Choose Mayfair for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 138 Santorini for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mayfair or 138 Santorini?

138 Santorini lasts longest (138 Santorini 57/100, Mayfair 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mayfair or 138 Santorini?

Projection is very close: Mayfair 47/100, 138 Santorini 45/100 for sillage.

Do Mayfair and 138 Santorini smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Apple, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Nutmeg.

Is Mayfair or 138 Santorini better for summer or winter?

Mayfair suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mayfair and 138 Santorini?

Mayfair has top notes of Cardamon, Apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Leather and Amber. 138 Santorini has top notes of Grapefruit, Apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli.

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