Fragrance comparison

Red vs Sel Santal

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 757 ratings analysed

5 wins

Red

Sora Dora

3.95175 votes

Rank #6,894 WoodySweet

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Sel Santal

Clean

3.65582 votes

Rank #36,465 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red takes 5 of 7 categories.

Red
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Sel Santal
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Red5/7

Sel Santal2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RedSora Dora

Sel SantalClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.65/ 5 · 582 votes

Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%

Category winnerRedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

21%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

175 votes

24%Love

40%Like

15%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

582 votes

Category winnerRedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityRed

SillageRed

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSel SantalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

nutty77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

salty77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CoconutCardamomPink PepperMandarin OrangeClementineBergamot

Heart

HazelnutNutmegFigFrangipaniIrisTiare FlowerYlang-YlangClove

Base

CaramelSandalwoodWoody NotesMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

Tonic WaterBergamotMandarin LeafNutmeg

Heart2 to 3 hours

SaltFigWhipped CreamVioletIrisHazelnut

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodMuskAmberStyraxRose

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Hazelnut, Nutmeg and Fig. Durations are only published for Sel Santal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring82

Summer93

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night43

Category winnerSel SantalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex64

Women28

Men42

Unisex50

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,894

PerfumerMargaux Le Paih Guérin

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#36,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Red by Sora Dora is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Red was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Margaux Le Paih Guérin. Top notes are Coconut, Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Clementine and Bergamot; middle notes are Hazelnut, Nutmeg, Fig, Frangipa…

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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, Red or Sel Santal?

Red takes 5 of 7 categories. Red is rated 3.95/5 from 175 votes; Sel Santal is rated 3.65/5 from 582 votes. Choose Red for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Sel Santal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Red or Sel Santal?

Red lasts longest (Red 73/100, Sel Santal 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red or Sel Santal?

Red projects furthest (Red 61/100, Sel Santal 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red and Sel Santal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Hazelnut, Nutmeg and Fig.

Is Red or Sel Santal better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Red and Sel Santal?

Red has top notes of Coconut, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Hazelnut, Nutmeg, Fig and Frangipani, a base of Caramel, Sandalwood, Woody Notes and Musk. 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.