Fragrance comparison

On El vs Sel Santal

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 639 ratings analysed

5 wins

On El

Jesus Del Pozo

3.8157 votes

Rank #18,094 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Sel Santal

Clean

3.65582 votes

Rank #36,619 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

On El takes 5 of 7 categories.

On El
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sel Santal
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

On El5/7

Sel Santal2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

On ElJesus Del Pozo

Sel SantalClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%

3.65/ 5 · 582 votes

Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%

Category winnerOn ElRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

24%Love

40%Like

15%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

582 votes

Category winnerOn ElMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevitySel Santal

SillageOn El

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value58

Category winnerOn ElBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

salty77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

Tonic WaterBergamotMandarin LeafNutmeg

Heart2 to 3 hours

SaltFigWhipped CreamVioletIrisHazelnut

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodMuskAmberStyraxRose

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Violet, Iris and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Sel Santal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall63

Winter5

Day100

Night27

Spring82

Summer93

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night43

Category winnerSel SantalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men42

Unisex50

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,094

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#36,619

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOn ElHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

On El by Jesus Del Pozo is a bright, easygoing fruity aromatic cologne built around crisp green apple, fresh melon, and zesty lemon balanced by cooling spearmint. As the initial splash settles, the scent reveals clean lavender, soft violet petals, and a sturdy base of cedarwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. It smells clean,…

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Sel Santal by Clean offers an unconventional take on woody fragrances by pairing crisp aquatic freshness with dry timber. The scent opens with a sharp burst of tonic water, sparkling bergamot, green mandarin leaf, and a dash of warm nutmeg. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance introduces a curious salty fi…

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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, On El or Sel Santal?

On El takes 5 of 7 categories. On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes; Sel Santal is rated 3.65/5 from 582 votes. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sel Santal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, On El or Sel Santal?

They last about the same: Sel Santal 58/100, On El 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, On El or Sel Santal?

Projection is very close: On El 53/100, Sel Santal 52/100 for sillage.

Do On El and Sel Santal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Violet, Iris and Sandalwood.

Is On El or Sel Santal better for summer or winter?

For summer, On El is the stronger pick. For winter, Sel Santal is the stronger pick. On El suits daytime wear; Sel Santal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in On El and Sel Santal?

On El has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Iris and Raspberry. Sel Santal has top notes of Tonic Water, Bergamot, Mandarin Leaf and Nutmeg, heart notes of Salt, Fig, Whipped Cream and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Styrax.