Fragrance comparison

Red Santal vs Adeeb

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 403 ratings analysed

Red Santal

Abel

3.57110 votes

Rank #13,712 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Adeeb

Lattafa Perfumes

4.01293 votes

Rank #1,981 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Adeeb takes 7 of 7 categories.

Red Santal
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in winter.
Adeeb
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Red Santal0/7

Adeeb7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red SantalAbel

AdeebLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 35%

4.01/ 5 · 293 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerAdeebRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

32%Like

17%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

81 votes

50%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

217 votes

Category winnerAdeebMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAdeeb

SillageAdeeb

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value85

Category winnerAdeebBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy86%

woody72%

aromatic58%

citrus44%

powdery30%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

tobacco77%

smoky69%

patchouli61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ClovesBlack and Pink Pepper

Heart

GingerThymeBergamot

Base

SandalwoodAustralian Sandalwood

Top

TobaccoCinnamonVanilla

Heart

SpicesThymeSmokeAgarwood (Oud)Herbal NotesCloves

Base

PatchouliCedarMuskSandalwoodBlack Amber

InformationalShared notesCloves, Thyme and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAdeebMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex62

Women3

Men64

Unisex32

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,712

PerfumerIsaac Sinclair

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#1,981

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews62

Category winnerAdeebHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Red Santal is a close-wearing, spice-forward sandalwood that reads more like an aromatherapy blend than a glossy designer woody. It opens peppery and clove-heavy, then warms into ginger, herbs and a soft, slightly powdery sandalwood dry-down. If you want a subtle, naturalistic spice cabinet scent with a clean, soapy e…

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Adeeb by Lattafa Perfumes presents a bold woody profile for those seeking a mature scent. Opening with a prominent tobacco and cinnamon pairing, it settles into a complex heart of spices, herbs, and smoke. This fragrance thrives in colder climates, offering a distinctive, formal presence that stands apart from modern …

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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 Santal or Adeeb?

Adeeb takes 7 of 7 categories. Red Santal is rated 3.57/5 from 110 votes; Adeeb is rated 4.01/5 from 293 votes. Choose Red Santal for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in winter. Choose Adeeb for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Red Santal or Adeeb?

Adeeb lasts longest (Adeeb 75/100, Red Santal 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Santal or Adeeb?

Adeeb projects furthest (Adeeb 64/100, Red Santal 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Santal and Adeeb smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cloves, Thyme and Sandalwood.

Is Red Santal or Adeeb better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Red Santal and Adeeb?

Red Santal has top notes of Cloves and Black and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Thyme and Bergamot, a base of Sandalwood and Australian Sandalwood. Adeeb has top notes of Tobacco, Cinnamon and Vanilla, heart notes of Spices, Thyme, Smoke and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.