Santal Pao Rosa vs Oud in Oak
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud in Oak takes 3 of 5 categories.
Santal Pao RosaChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oud in OakChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Santal Pao Rosa2/5
Oud in Oak3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Santal Pao Rosa
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Oud in Oak
- Sillage & projection
- Oud in Oak
- Value for money
- Oud in Oak
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Santal Pao Rosa
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Santal Pao RosaGuerlainOud in OakScents of WoodWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.72/ 5 · 580 votes
Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%
3.23/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 33%Had 7%Want 61%
Category winnerSantal Pao RosaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
28%Like
18%Ok
14%Dislike
6%Hate
580 votes
32%Love
32%Like
9%Ok
14%Dislike
14%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOud in Oak
SillageOud in Oak
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOud in OakBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
oud69%
sweet61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
oud77%
fresh spicy69%
balsamic61%
Scent match61%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
SandalwoodCardamomMyrrhFigAgarwood (Oud)Nutty Notes
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Agarwood (Oud)SaffronSandalwoodLabdanumGurjan balsamMyrrhGrapefruitCardamomTonka Bean
No top / heart / base split published
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 seasonSpring44
Summer24
Fall98
Winter100
Day77
Night100
Spring80
Summer0
Fall90
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,862
PerfumerDelphine Jelk
Launched—
Reviews75
Overall rank#19,215
PerfumerCeline Barel
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerSantal Pao RosaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSantal 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…
Reviews →Oud in Oak by Scents of Wood is a potent woody composition that leans heavily into raw, resinous textures. Launched in 2020 by perfumer Celine Barel, this scent features a prominent agarwood core balanced by saffron and dry woods. It performs best during the cooler months, offering a stark, uncompromising presence tha…
Reviews →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 Oud in Oak?
Oud in Oak takes 3 of 5 categories. Santal Pao Rosa is rated 3.72/5 from 580 votes; Oud in Oak is rated 3.23/5 from 43 votes. Choose Santal Pao Rosa for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud in Oak for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Santal Pao Rosa or Oud in Oak?
Oud in Oak lasts longest (Oud in Oak 78/100, Santal Pao Rosa 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Santal Pao Rosa or Oud in Oak?
Oud in Oak projects furthest (Oud in Oak 69/100, Santal Pao Rosa 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Santal Pao Rosa and Oud in Oak smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Cardamom, Myrrh and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Santal Pao Rosa or Oud in Oak better for summer or winter?
Santal Pao Rosa suits evening wear; Oud in Oak suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Santal Pao Rosa and Oud in Oak?
Santal Pao Rosa features Sandalwood, Cardamom, Myrrh, Fig and Agarwood (Oud). Oud in Oak features Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Gurjan balsam.
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