Fragrance comparison

Sandalwood Sacré vs Tuvara

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 174 ratings analysed

Sandalwood Sacré

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.83143 votes

Rank #11,303 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Tuvara

Tuvaché · 1948

4.6131 votes

Rank #19,638 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tuvara takes 6 of 8 categories.

Sandalwood Sacré
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tuvara
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Sandalwood Sacré2/8

Tuvara6/8

Ratings & consensus: Tuvara
Community sentiment: Tuvara
Longevity: Tuvara
Sillage & projection: Tuvara
Value for money: Tuvara
Versatility: Sandalwood Sacré
Note pyramid (duration): Tuvara
Fragranxe ranking: Sandalwood Sacré

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sandalwood SacréLe Jardin Retrouve

TuvaraTuvaché

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

4.61/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

Category winnerTuvaraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

143 votes

71%Love

23%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerTuvaraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityTuvara

SillageTuvara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTuvaraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

mossy84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

AldehydesLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasmineYlang-YlangGeranium

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodOakmossPatchouliCivetLabdanumTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

LavenderChamomileAldehydesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseYlang-YlangGeraniumJasminePatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

MyrrhSandalwoodOakmossMuskVetiverLabdanumVanilla

Category winnerTuvaraLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer33

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night36

Spring9

Summer36

Fall82

Winter100

Day45

Night100

Category winnerSandalwood SacréMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex68

Women10

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,303

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#19,638

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1948

Reviews12

Category winnerSandalwood SacréHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sandalwood Sacré by Le Jardin Retrouve takes sandalwood in a traditional, dry direction rather than a sweet or creamy one. Launched in 1979 and created by Yuri Gutsatz, it begins with an energetic burst of aldehydes and sharp lemon. This crisp, soapy introduction quickly softens into an earthy heart featuring jasmine,…

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Tuvara by Tuvaché is a dry, resinous spice bomb from 1948 built for crisp autumn afternoons and freezing winter nights. The first spray delivers an unapologetic slap of bitter chamomile, sharp lavender, and sparkling aldehydes before warming up on skin. You immediately notice dark frankincense, smoky myrrh, and dusty …

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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, Sandalwood Sacré or Tuvara?

Tuvara takes 6 of 8 categories. Sandalwood Sacré is rated 3.83/5 from 143 votes; Tuvara is rated 4.61/5 from 31 votes. Choose Sandalwood Sacré for a woody and earthy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tuvara for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sandalwood Sacré or Tuvara?

Tuvara lasts longest (Tuvara 82/100, Sandalwood Sacré 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sandalwood Sacré or Tuvara?

Tuvara projects furthest (Tuvara 79/100, Sandalwood Sacré 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sandalwood Sacré and Tuvara smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Geranium.

Is Sandalwood Sacré or Tuvara better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tuvara is the stronger pick. For winter, Tuvara is the stronger pick. Sandalwood Sacré suits daytime wear; Tuvara suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sandalwood Sacré and Tuvara?

Sandalwood Sacré has top notes of Aldehydes and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Civet. Tuvara has top notes of Lavender, Chamomile, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Ylang-Ylang, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Myrrh, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Musk.