Pas Сe Soir vs Santal Kardamon
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pas Сe Soir takes 4 of 7 categories.
Pas Сe SoirChoose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.
Santal KardamonChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Pas Сe Soir4/7
Santal Kardamon3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Pas Сe Soir
- Community sentiment
- Pas Сe Soir
- Longevity
- Santal Kardamon
- Sillage & projection
- Santal Kardamon
- Value for money
- Santal Kardamon
- Versatility
- Pas Сe Soir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pas Сe Soir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Pas Сe SoirBDK ParfumsSantal KardamonLancômeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.03/ 5 · 2,909 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.82/ 5 · 669 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerPas Сe SoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
34%Like
15%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
2,909 votes
39%Love
33%Like
10%Ok
15%Dislike
4%Hate
531 votes
Category winnerPas Сe SoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySantal Kardamon
SillageSantal Kardamon
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSantal KardamonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
white floral92%
woody84%
sweet77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
powdery84%
leather77%
vanilla69%
aromatic61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GingerMandarin OrangeBlack Pepper
Heart
QuinceMoroccan JasmineOrange Blossom
Base
CashmeranAmberwoodSingapore Patchouli
Top
Pink PepperMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CardamomLiquorOrange BlossomPepperNeroli
Base
SandalwoodVanillaLeatherAmberwoodCashmeranBirchPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Cashmeran and Amberwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer78
Fall0
Winter48
Day–
Night–
Spring35
Summer16
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPas Сe SoirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,060
PerfumerViolaine Collas
Launched—
Reviews208
Overall rank#2,657
PerfumerAmandine Clerc-Marie
Launched—
Reviews128
Category winnerPas Сe SoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPas Ce Soir by BDK Parfums opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and warm ginger, backed by a subtle prickle of black pepper. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus edge recedes to unveil a thick, jammy quince note paired with sweet orange blossom and a muted Moroccan jasmine. It smells like poached fruit dusted in …
Reviews →Santal Kardamon is a warm, creamy sandalwood scent with cardamom, soft booze, vanilla and a suede-like leather edge. It opens spiced and slightly bright, then settles into a toasted, silky woodiness with powdery warmth. It suits shoppers who like richer sandalwood fragrances with personality. The wear can feel cozy, l…
Reviews →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, Pas Сe Soir or Santal Kardamon?
Pas Сe Soir takes 4 of 7 categories. Pas Сe Soir is rated 4.03/5 from 2,909 votes; Santal Kardamon is rated 3.82/5 from 669 votes. Choose Pas Сe Soir for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Santal Kardamon for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Pas Сe Soir or Santal Kardamon?
Santal Kardamon lasts longest (Santal Kardamon 74/100, Pas Сe Soir 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pas Сe Soir or Santal Kardamon?
Santal Kardamon projects furthest (Santal Kardamon 68/100, Pas Сe Soir 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pas Сe Soir and Santal Kardamon smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Cashmeran and Amberwood.
Is Pas Сe Soir or Santal Kardamon better for summer or winter?
For summer, Pas Сe Soir is the stronger pick. For winter, Santal Kardamon is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pas Сe Soir and Santal Kardamon?
Pas Сe Soir has top notes of Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Quince, Moroccan Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Cashmeran, Amberwood and Singapore Patchouli. Santal Kardamon has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Liquor, Orange Blossom and Pepper, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Leather and Amberwood.
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