Fragrance comparison

Oud in Oak vs Santal Pao Rosa

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 623 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oud in Oak

Scents of Wood

3.2343 votes

Rank #19,215 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Santal Pao Rosa

Guerlain

3.72580 votes

Rank #9,862 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud in Oak takes 3 of 5 categories.

Oud in Oak
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Santal Pao Rosa
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Oud in Oak3/5

Santal Pao Rosa2/5

Ratings & consensus: Santal Pao Rosa
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud in Oak
Sillage & projection: Oud in Oak
Value for money: Oud in Oak
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Santal Pao Rosa

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud in OakScents of Wood

Santal Pao RosaGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.23/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 61%

3.72/ 5 · 580 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

Category winnerSantal Pao RosaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

32%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

35%Love

28%Like

18%Ok

14%Dislike

6%Hate

580 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityOud in Oak

SillageOud in Oak

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value22

Category winnerOud in OakBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

oud77%

fresh spicy69%

balsamic61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

oud69%

sweet61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronSandalwoodLabdanumGurjan balsamMyrrhGrapefruitCardamomTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

SandalwoodCardamomMyrrhFigAgarwood (Oud)Nutty Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Myrrh and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Santal Pao Rosa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer0

Fall90

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring44

Summer24

Fall98

Winter100

Day77

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men22

Unisex55

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,215

PerfumerCeline Barel

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#9,862

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews75

Category winnerSantal Pao RosaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud in Oak by Scents of Wood is a potent woody composition that leans heavily into raw, resinous textures. Launched in 2020 by perfumer Celine Barel, this scent features a prominent agarwood core balanced by saffron and dry woods. It performs best during the cooler months, offering a stark, uncompromising presence tha…

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Santal Pao Rosa by Guerlain presents a dry, dark take on woody fragrance with a pronounced spicy edge. Created by perfumer Delphine Jelk, it opens with a brisk snap of cardamom before settling into deep sandalwood and rich agarwood. A subtle note of ripe fig and earthy nutty notes introduce warmth, while balsamic myrr…

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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, Oud in Oak or Santal Pao Rosa?

Oud in Oak takes 3 of 5 categories. Oud in Oak is rated 3.23/5 from 43 votes; Santal Pao Rosa is rated 3.72/5 from 580 votes. Choose Oud in Oak for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Santal Pao Rosa for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud in Oak or Santal Pao Rosa?

Oud in Oak lasts longest (Oud in Oak 78/100, Santal Pao Rosa 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud in Oak or Santal Pao Rosa?

Oud in Oak projects furthest (Oud in Oak 69/100, Santal Pao Rosa 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud in Oak and Santal Pao Rosa smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Myrrh and Cardamom.

Is Oud in Oak or Santal Pao Rosa better for summer or winter?

Oud in Oak suits evening wear; Santal Pao Rosa suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud in Oak and Santal Pao Rosa?

Oud in Oak features Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Gurjan balsam. Santal Pao Rosa features Sandalwood, Cardamom, Myrrh, Fig and Agarwood (Oud).