Fragrance comparison

Sal vs Sultani

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 660 ratings analysed

Sal

Venezia 1600

4.008 votes

Rank #55,807 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Sultani

Arabian Oud

4.46652 votes

Rank #755 MuskyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sultani takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sal
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sultani
Choose it for a musky and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Sal1/4

Sultani3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SalVenezia 1600

SultaniArabian Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 37%Had 8%Want 55%

4.46/ 5 · 652 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

73%Love

18%Like

7%Ok

1%Dislike

1%Hate

446 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevitySultani

SillageSultani

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value54

Category winnerSalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

aromatic90%

musky80%

white floral70%

amber60%

salty50%

musky100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Sea NotesFreesiaCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Red AlgaeLilyLily-of-the-ValleyNarcissus

Base6-8 hrs

White MuskWhite AmberAnisePatchouli

Top

CardamomPink PepperBergamotRed BerriesTangerine

Heart

Damask RoseFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

White MuskAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Cardamom, Lily-of-the-Valley and White Musk. Durations are only published for Sal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall13

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter62

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex25

Women63

Casual 42%Work 31%Date 17%Party 11%

Men83

Unisex17

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,807

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#755

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winnerSultaniHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The opening blast of Sal by Venezia 1600 smells like stepping onto a sunlit Venetian dock at low tide. A briny wash of cold sea notes rushes forward, sharpened by a snap of green cardamom and crystalline freesia. You get immediate salt air. As the initial vapor burns away, damp red algae and crisp lily emerge to give …

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Sultani opens with bright citrus, cardamom and pink pepper, then settles into a clean musky amber wood with a soft floral lift. It reads polished, slightly powdery and easy to wear. For many shoppers, the appeal is its dressed-up freshness. It feels versatile enough for office wear and smart casual use, with stronger…

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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, Sal or Sultani?

Sultani takes 3 of 4 categories. Sal is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Sultani is rated 4.46/5 from 652 votes. Choose Sal for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sultani for a musky and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Sal or Sultani?

Sultani lasts longest (Sultani 82/100, Sal 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sal or Sultani?

Sultani projects furthest (Sultani 72/100, Sal 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sal and Sultani smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Freesia, Cardamom, Lily-of-the-Valley and White Musk.

Is Sal or Sultani better for summer or winter?

Sal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sal and Sultani?

Sal has top notes of Sea Notes, Freesia and Cardamom, heart notes of Red Algae, Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley and Narcissus, a base of White Musk, White Amber, Anise and Patchouli. Sultani has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Red Berries, heart notes of Damask Rose, Freesia and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of White Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli.