Fragrance comparison

Obsidian vs Santalla

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

4 wins

Obsidian

Insider Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #38,716 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Santalla

nBitor

4.0423 votes

Rank #40,272 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 4 of 4 categories.

Obsidian
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Santalla
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Obsidian4/4

Santalla0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ObsidianInsider Parfums

SantallanBitor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.04/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value52

Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

fresh84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender

Heart

AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk

Top

Pink PepperLemonBergamotCardamomGreen Apple

Heart

GingerVioletIncenseJasminePatchouli

Base

Teak WoodSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pink Pepper, Vetiver and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men41

Unisex53

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#40,272

PerfumerDaniel Josier

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerObsidianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Obsidian by Insider Parfums offers a bold, woody composition designed for those who appreciate intensity. This unisex scent centers on oud and vetiver, creating a dry and spicy profile that cuts through cold air. It remains firm on the skin for hours, making it a reliable choice for autumn evenings when you need a fra…

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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, Obsidian or Santalla?

Obsidian takes 4 of 4 categories. Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Santalla is rated 4.04/5 from 23 votes. Choose Obsidian for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Santalla for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Obsidian or Santalla?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, Santalla 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsidian or Santalla?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, Santalla 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obsidian and Santalla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Vetiver and Incense.

Is Obsidian or Santalla better for summer or winter?

Obsidian suits evening wear; Santalla suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsidian and Santalla?

Obsidian has top notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Agarwood, Vetiver, Incense and Oud, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk. 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.