Fragrance comparison

Sandstorm vs Londoner SW1X

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

Sandstorm

Panouge

4.4549 votes

Rank #11,518 AmberWoody

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Londoner SW1X

Bex London

4.2417 votes

Rank #29,116 RoseWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Sandstorm
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Londoner SW1X
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sandstorm2/4

Londoner SW1X2/4

Ratings & consensus: Sandstorm
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Londoner SW1X
Sillage & projection: Londoner SW1X
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sandstorm

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SandstormPanouge

Londoner SW1XBex London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 29%Had 13%Want 58%

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 43%Had 5%Want 52%

Category winnerSandstormRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

49 votes

53%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLondoner SW1X

SillageLondoner SW1X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

powdery69%

floral61%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

oud77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

AmberJasmineOsmanthus

Base6-10+ hrs

BirchOlibanumPatchouliSandalwoodMusk

Top

RosePink PepperBasilLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeCloves

Heart

SaffronOlibanumLily-of-the-ValleyOsmanthusJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodLeatherOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amber, Jasmine and Osmanthus. Durations are only published for Sandstorm, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex26

Women0

Date 34%Party 28%Work 21%Casual 17%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,518

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#29,116

PerfumerFrançois Robert

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSandstormHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Panouge Sandstorm hits the skin with a brisk burst of Italian bergamot before swiftly unveiling a warm heart of golden amber, leathery osmanthus, and delicate jasmine. Dark, smoky birch tar drives the foundation alongside earthy patchouli, clean olibanum resin, and milky sandalwood. It evokes dry desert winds blowing …

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Londoner SW1X is a bold chypre floral that centers on a jammy, spice-dusted rose balanced by dark oud and leather. Launched in 2014, it offers a sophisticated profile for those who appreciate woody, spicy depth. Best suited for autumn evenings or crisp weather when you want a signature scent that lingers on the skin w…

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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, Sandstorm or Londoner SW1X?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sandstorm is rated 4.45/5 from 49 votes; Londoner SW1X is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes. Choose Sandstorm for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Londoner SW1X for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sandstorm or Londoner SW1X?

Londoner SW1X lasts longest (Londoner SW1X 83/100, Sandstorm 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sandstorm or Londoner SW1X?

Londoner SW1X projects furthest (Londoner SW1X 69/100, Sandstorm 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sandstorm and Londoner SW1X smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amber, Jasmine and Osmanthus.

Is Sandstorm or Londoner SW1X better for summer or winter?

Sandstorm suits evening wear; Londoner SW1X suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sandstorm and Londoner SW1X?

Sandstorm has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Amber, Jasmine and Osmanthus, a base of Birch, Olibanum, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Londoner SW1X has top notes of Rose, Pink Pepper, Basil and Lemon, heart notes of Saffron, Olibanum, Lily-of-the-Valley and Osmanthus, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Amber and Tonka Bean.