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Santal Supreme vs Kanon for Men

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

Updated 593 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kanon for Men takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Santal Supreme

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Kanon for Men

    Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Santal Supreme2/7
Kanon for Men5/7
Ratings & consensus
Kanon for Men
Community sentiment
Kanon for Men
Longevity
Kanon for Men
Sillage & projection
Kanon for Men
Value for money
Kanon for Men
Versatility
Santal Supreme
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Santal Supreme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Santal SupremeLe Monde Gourmand
Kanon for MenKanøn
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.63/ 5 · 418 votes
Have 72%Had 11%Want 18%
3.88/ 5 · 175 votes
Have 52%Had 19%Want 29%
Category winnerKanon for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
27%Love
35%Like
18%Ok
13%Dislike
6%Hate

418 votes

29%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate

175 votes

Category winnerKanon for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage45
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityKanon for Men

SillageKanon for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value85
¤ Price value94
Category winnerKanon for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
powdery86%
musky72%
warm spicy58%
aromatic44%
violet30%
woody100%
earthy92%
mossy84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
Clary SageSicilian BergamotLime
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyEgyptian JasmineVioletOlibanumCinnamon
Base
MossOakmossMuskPatchouliSandalwoodAmberHoneyHaitian Vetiver
InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Haitian Vetiver, Musk and Violet. Durations are only published for Santal Supreme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring89
Summer64
Fall100
Winter78
Day100
Night72
Spring86
Summer41
Fall100
Winter74
Day100
Night38
Category winnerSantal SupremeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men10
Unisex71
Women19
Men88
Unisex12
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#8,585

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerSantal SupremeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Santal Supreme by Le Monde Gourmand is a woody and powdery fragrance built around smooth sandalwood, soft violet, Haitian vetiver, and clean musk. It opens with an airy, aromatic woodiness accented by a light touch of floral sweetness. As it settles, the scent turns creamy and musky, creating an approachable warmth th…

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Kanon for Men opens with a sharp burst of lime and Sicilian bergamot, balanced by the herbal crunch of clary sage. It settles into a mossy, woody base sweetened by a distinct honey note and anchored by patchouli. This vintage blend is built for casual daytime wear during the crisp days of autumn.

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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 Supreme or Kanon for Men?

Kanon for Men takes 5 of 7 categories. Santal Supreme is rated 3.63/5 from 418 votes; Kanon for Men is rated 3.88/5 from 175 votes. Choose Santal Supreme for a woody and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kanon for Men for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Santal Supreme or Kanon for Men?

Kanon for Men lasts longest (Kanon for Men 60/100, Santal Supreme 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Santal Supreme or Kanon for Men?

Kanon for Men projects furthest (Kanon for Men 54/100, Santal Supreme 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Santal Supreme and Kanon for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver, Musk and Violet.

Is Santal Supreme or Kanon for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Santal Supreme is the stronger pick. For winter, Santal Supreme is the stronger pick. Santal Supreme suits daytime wear; Kanon for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Santal Supreme and Kanon for Men?

Santal Supreme features Sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver, Musk and Violet. Kanon for Men has top notes of Clary Sage, Sicilian Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Egyptian Jasmine, Violet and Olibanum, a base of Moss, Oakmoss, Musk and Patchouli.

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