Fragrance comparison

#S vs Sandy Papyrus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 298 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nasengold

3.97220 votes

Rank #6,549 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Sandy Papyrus

Massimo Dutti

4.2378 votes

Rank #29,666 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

#S takes 4 of 7 categories.

#S
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sandy Papyrus
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

#S4/7

Sandy Papyrus1/7

Ratings & consensus: Sandy Papyrus
Community sentiment: #S
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: #S
Versatility: #S
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: #S

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#SNasengold

Sandy PapyrusMassimo Dutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

4.23/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 52%Had 13%Want 36%

Category winnerSandy PapyrusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

49%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

78 votes

Category winner#SMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value62

Category winner#SBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

wine61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

patchouli65%

green56%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitronRed WineGrapefruitGingerBergamotPink PepperCardamomArtemisia

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseMaltTuberose

Base

Iso E SuperMuskVetiverLeatherIncenseOakmoss

Top

BasilGrapefruitCitron

Heart

CardamomGreen AppleJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLeatherVetiverTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesCitron, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall59

Winter29

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter53

Day–

Night–

Category winner#SMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex60

Women30

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,549

PerfumerChristian Plesch

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#29,666

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner#SHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

#S opens bright and brisk, with citron, grapefruit, bergamot and ginger pushing the citrus side first. Very quickly, the unusual red wine and malt notes start to show, giving it a tart, slightly boozy twist over musk, woods and soft leather. It reads firmly unisex and a little unconventional. If you like fresh fragran…

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Massimo Dutti Sandy Papyrus opens with a sharp burst of herbal basil, grapefruit, and citron that quickly subsides into a warm heart of cardamom, jasmine, and green apple. Created by perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin, the fragrance shifts into a dry sandalwood and patchouli base accented by subtle leather, tonka bean, and ve…

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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, #S or Sandy Papyrus?

#S takes 4 of 7 categories. #S is rated 3.97/5 from 220 votes; Sandy Papyrus is rated 4.23/5 from 78 votes. Choose #S for a citrus and musky character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sandy Papyrus for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, #S or Sandy Papyrus?

They last about the same: #S 71/100, Sandy Papyrus 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, #S or Sandy Papyrus?

Projection is very close: #S 59/100, Sandy Papyrus 59/100 for sillage.

Do #S and Sandy Papyrus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Citron, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Musk.

Is #S or Sandy Papyrus better for summer or winter?

For summer, #S is the stronger pick. For winter, Sandy Papyrus is the stronger pick. #S suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #S and Sandy Papyrus?

#S has top notes of Citron, Red Wine, Grapefruit and Ginger, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Malt and Tuberose, a base of Iso E Super, Musk, Vetiver and Leather. Sandy Papyrus has top notes of Basil, Grapefruit and Citron, heart notes of Cardamom, Green Apple and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Leather and Vetiver.