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Santal Rouge vs VG V

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

Updated 83 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Santal Rouge takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Santal Rouge

    Choose it for a wine and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • VG V

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Santal Rouge3/5
VG V2/5
Ratings & consensus
Santal Rouge
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Santal Rouge
Sillage & projection
Santal Rouge
Value for money
VG V
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
VG V

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Santal RougeAmberfig
VG VVan Gils
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.33/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%
3.98/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 42%Had 26%Want 32%
Category winnerSantal RougeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
72%Love
11%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

35%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity89
〰 Sillage85
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevitySantal Rouge

SillageSantal Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value40
¤ Price value80
Category winnerVG VBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
wine100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
rose61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
floral84%
vanilla77%
lavender69%
fruity61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Red WineBlood OrangePomeloPear
Heart
Bourbon GeraniumRoseAgarwood (Oud)Red CedarHoney
Base
SandalwoodAmberOakmossAmyrisVirginia Cedar
Top20-40 mins
Blood OrangeCoriander
Heart2-4 hrs
Peach BlossomLavenderVirginia Cedar
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaOakmossAmber
InformationalShared notesBlood Orange, Amber, Oakmoss and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for VG V, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer50
Fall88
Winter88
Day71
Night100
Spring100
Summer82
Fall77
Winter55
Day100
Night43
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men18
Unisex73
Women9
Men84
Unisex12
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,829

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,384

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerVG VHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Santal Rouge by Amberfig is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women and men. Santal Rouge was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Red Wine, Blood Orange, Pomelo and Pear; middle notes are Bourbon Geranium, Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Red Cedar and Honey; base notes are Sandalwood, …

Reviews →

VG V by Van Gils opens with a tangy, mouthwatering burst of juicy blood orange paired with the dry, zesty snap of crushed coriander seeds. As the initial sharp citrus blast calms down over the first half hour, a clean and gentle floral heart emerges, featuring soft peach blossom, classic aromatic lavender, and dry Vir…

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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 Rouge or VG V?

Santal Rouge takes 3 of 5 categories. Santal Rouge is rated 4.33/5 from 18 votes; VG V is rated 3.98/5 from 65 votes. Choose Santal Rouge for a wine and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose VG V for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Santal Rouge or VG V?

Santal Rouge lasts longest (Santal Rouge 89/100, VG V 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Santal Rouge or VG V?

Santal Rouge projects furthest (Santal Rouge 85/100, VG V 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Santal Rouge and VG V smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Blood Orange, Amber, Oakmoss and Virginia Cedar.

Is Santal Rouge or VG V better for summer or winter?

Santal Rouge suits evening wear; VG V suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Santal Rouge and VG V?

Santal Rouge has top notes of Red Wine, Blood Orange, Pomelo and Pear, heart notes of Bourbon Geranium, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Red Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Oakmoss and Amyris. VG V has top notes of Blood Orange and Coriander, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Lavender and Virginia Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss and Amber.

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