Santal Pao Rosa vs Signature X
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Santal Pao RosaChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Signature XChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Santal Pao Rosa2/4
Signature X2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Santal Pao Rosa
- Sillage & projection
- Signature X
- Value for money
- Signature X
- 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 RosaGuerlainSignature XWestern Valley Avenue LondonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.72/ 5 · 580 votes
Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 8%Had 17%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
28%Like
18%Ok
14%Dislike
6%Hate
580 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySantal Pao Rosa
SillageSignature X
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSignature XBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
oud69%
sweet61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic
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
Top
BergamotPink PepperLemonNutmeg
Heart
CardamomJuniperSaffron
Base
AmberCedarIncenseLeatherOakmossMuskMyrrhAgarwood (Oud)
InformationalShared notesCardamom, 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
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
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#48,424
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Signature X opens with bright citrus, pink pepper and nutmeg, then moves into a darker mix of cardamom, saffron, juniper and dry woods. The dry-down looks built around amber, leather, incense and oud, so it should suit someone who likes a spicy masculine scent with a smoky, textured base. This reads more evening than …
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 Signature X?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Santal Pao Rosa is rated 3.72/5 from 580 votes; Signature X is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Santal Pao Rosa for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Signature X for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Santal Pao Rosa or Signature X?
Santal Pao Rosa lasts longest (Santal Pao Rosa 73/100, Signature X 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Santal Pao Rosa or Signature X?
Signature X projects furthest (Signature X 75/100, Santal Pao Rosa 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Santal Pao Rosa and Signature X smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Myrrh and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Santal Pao Rosa or Signature X better for summer or winter?
Santal Pao Rosa suits evening wear; Signature X suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Santal Pao Rosa and Signature X?
Santal Pao Rosa features Sandalwood, Cardamom, Myrrh, Fig and Agarwood (Oud). Signature X has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cardamom, Juniper and Saffron, a base of Amber, Cedar, Incense and Leather.
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