Fragrance comparison

Santal Pao Rosa vs Ottoman Empire III

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 672 ratings analysed

Santal Pao Rosa

Guerlain

3.72580 votes

Rank #9,862 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Ottoman Empire III

Areej Le Doré

4.5392 votes

Rank #5,487 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ottoman Empire III takes 6 of 7 categories.

Santal Pao Rosa
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ottoman Empire III
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Santal Pao Rosa1/7

Ottoman Empire III6/7

Ratings & consensus: Ottoman Empire III
Community sentiment: Ottoman Empire III
Longevity: Ottoman Empire III
Sillage & projection: Ottoman Empire III
Value for money: Ottoman Empire III
Versatility: Santal Pao Rosa
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ottoman Empire III

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Santal Pao RosaGuerlain

Ottoman Empire IIIAreej Le Doré

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 580 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

4.53/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 46%Had 11%Want 43%

Category winnerOttoman Empire IIIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

28%Like

18%Ok

14%Dislike

6%Hate

580 votes

71%Love

18%Like

7%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerOttoman Empire IIIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityOttoman Empire III

SillageOttoman Empire III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value57

Category winnerOttoman Empire IIIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

oud69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

oud77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SandalwoodCardamomMyrrhFigAgarwood (Oud)Nutty Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RoseBulgarian RoseRose OilWhite RosePepperCardamomFrangipaniJasmine

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Indian OudSaffronNutmegVetiver

Base

MyrrhAmberSandalwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Cardamom, Myrrh and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Santal Pao Rosa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer24

Fall98

Winter100

Day77

Night100

Spring83

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSantal Pao RosaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex55

Women23

Men8

Unisex78

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,862

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews75

Overall rank#5,487

PerfumerRussian Adam

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerOttoman Empire IIIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Santal Pao Rosa by Guerlain presents a dry, dark take on woody fragrance with a pronounced spicy edge. Created by perfumer Delphine Jelk, it opens with a brisk snap of cardamom before settling into deep sandalwood and rich agarwood. A subtle note of ripe fig and earthy nutty notes introduce warmth, while balsamic myrr…

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Ottoman Empire III opens with a burst of Bulgarian rose oil, black pepper, and warm cardamom. As it settles, dark Indian oud and nutmeg emerge, underscored by smoky myrrh and resinous amber. Built for cold winter evenings and formal autumn gatherings, this composition offers a lighter, airier take on Areej Le Doré's i…

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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, Santal Pao Rosa or Ottoman Empire III?

Ottoman Empire III takes 6 of 7 categories. Santal Pao Rosa is rated 3.72/5 from 580 votes; Ottoman Empire III is rated 4.53/5 from 92 votes. Choose Santal Pao Rosa for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ottoman Empire III for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Santal Pao Rosa or Ottoman Empire III?

Ottoman Empire III lasts longest (Ottoman Empire III 84/100, Santal Pao Rosa 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Santal Pao Rosa or Ottoman Empire III?

Ottoman Empire III projects furthest (Ottoman Empire III 66/100, Santal Pao Rosa 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Santal Pao Rosa and Ottoman Empire III smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and oud accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Cardamom, Myrrh and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Santal Pao Rosa or Ottoman Empire III better for summer or winter?

For summer, Santal Pao Rosa is the stronger pick. For winter, Santal Pao Rosa is the stronger pick. Santal Pao Rosa suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Santal Pao Rosa and Ottoman Empire III?

Santal Pao Rosa features Sandalwood, Cardamom, Myrrh, Fig and Agarwood (Oud). Ottoman Empire III has top notes of Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Rose Oil and White Rose, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Indian Oud, Saffron and Nutmeg, a base of Myrrh, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.