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Sandal Oud vs The Eskimo Winter

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

Updated 12 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Sandal Oud

    Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • The Eskimo Winter

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Sandal Oud2/4
The Eskimo Winter2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
The Eskimo Winter
Sillage & projection
The Eskimo Winter
Value for money
Sandal Oud
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Sandal Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Sandal OudDévier
The Eskimo WinterNany London Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%
2.62/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 0%Had 18%Want 82%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

38%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
50%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate41
Category winners

LongevityThe Eskimo Winter

SillageThe Eskimo Winter

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value22
Category winnerSandal OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
woody91%
warm spicy83%
fresh spicy74%
honey65%
vanilla56%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
sweet84%
amber77%
aromatic69%
powdery61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
RaspberryCorianderBergamotAmarettoCardamomSaffronNutmeg
Heart
Bulgarian RoseImmortelleNarcissusCinnamonTobaccoHoneyTonkaLily
Base
Dark ChocolateSandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisLabdanumVanillaVetiverAlmond
InformationalShared notesDark Chocolate, Honey, Nutmeg and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Sandal Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day35
Night100
Spring67
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex25
Women25
Date 39%Party 30%Casual 20%Work 11%
Men25
Unisex50
Women25
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#65,999

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSandal OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sandal Oud by Dévier opens with a rich pour of boozy cognac and bitter dark chocolate that instantly commands attention. It does not apologize for its sweetness. As the initial vapor settles, thick golden honey and roasted espresso beans emerge, creating a cozy coffeehouse atmosphere that feels deeply indulgent. Smoot…

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The Eskimo Winter by Nany London Parfums matches cold air with thick, contrasting layers. A sharp opening of raspberry and amaretto yields to a dense core of tobacco, honey, and cinnamon. It settles into a heavy base of dark chocolate, civet, and oud. This unisex fragrance fits freezing December nights when you want a…

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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, Sandal Oud or The Eskimo Winter?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sandal Oud is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; The Eskimo Winter is rated 2.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Sandal Oud for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose The Eskimo Winter for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Sandal Oud or The Eskimo Winter?

The Eskimo Winter lasts longest (The Eskimo Winter 85/100, Sandal Oud 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sandal Oud or The Eskimo Winter?

The Eskimo Winter projects furthest (The Eskimo Winter 63/100, Sandal Oud 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sandal Oud and The Eskimo Winter smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Dark Chocolate, Honey, Nutmeg and Sandalwood.

Is Sandal Oud or The Eskimo Winter better for summer or winter?

Sandal Oud suits evening wear; The Eskimo Winter suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sandal Oud and The Eskimo Winter?

Sandal Oud features Dark Chocolate, Cognac, Toffee, Espresso and Honey. The Eskimo Winter has top notes of Raspberry, Coriander, Bergamot and Amaretto, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Immortelle, Narcissus and Cinnamon, a base of Dark Chocolate, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Ambergris.

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