Fragrance comparison

Santalist vs 1922 by J.M.

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 65 ratings analysed

Santalist

ORACULUM

4.4010 votes

Rank #32,152 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

1922 by J.M.

Keune

4.3155 votes

Rank #25,946 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1922 by J.M. takes 4 of 5 categories.

Santalist
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
1922 by J.M.
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Santalist1/5

1922 by J.M.4/5

Ratings & consensus: 1922 by J.M.
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Santalist
Sillage & projection: 1922 by J.M.
Value for money: 1922 by J.M.
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1922 by J.M.

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SantalistORACULUM

1922 by J.M.Keune

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 25%Had 5%Want 70%

4.31/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 49%Had 8%Want 42%

Category winner1922 by J.M.Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

56%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevitySantalist

Sillage1922 by J.M.

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value74

Category winner1922 by J.M.Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery90%

warm spicy80%

ozonic70%

aquatic60%

aromatic50%

woody100%

powdery88%

fruity77%

sweet65%

iris53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomEucalyptusBergamot

Heart

CucumberJasmineMimosaIris

Base

SandalwoodCedarMuskAmbergrisCyperus esculentus

Top

FigEucalyptusCarrotCardamom

Heart

SandalwoodIrisCedarCoumarin

Base

MuskLeatherDriftwoodPapyrus

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Eucalyptus, Iris and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night57

Spring100

Summer100

Fall83

Winter65

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men76

Unisex24

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,152

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#25,946

PerfumerGeorge Keune

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winner1922 by J.M.Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oraculum Santalist pairs dry Australian cedar with a cool splash of cucumber, creating an unexpected daily scent. Designed for those who want a quiet woody profile, it skips heavy amber elements. It stays light on the skin and works beautifully in mild autumn weather.

Reviews →

1922 by J.M. Keune is a versatile aromatic fragrance for men, blending fresh fig and eucalyptus with a warm, woody core of sandalwood and cedar. It sits close to the skin with a clinical, well-groomed finish, making it a reliable choice for professional settings or daily wear, especially during the transition between …

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, Santalist or 1922 by J.M.?

1922 by J.M. takes 4 of 5 categories. Santalist is rated 4.40/5 from 10 votes; 1922 by J.M. is rated 4.31/5 from 55 votes. Choose Santalist for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 1922 by J.M. for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Santalist or 1922 by J.M.?

Santalist lasts longest (Santalist 63/100, 1922 by J.M. 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Santalist or 1922 by J.M.?

1922 by J.M. projects furthest (1922 by J.M. 53/100, Santalist 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Santalist and 1922 by J.M. smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Eucalyptus, Iris and Sandalwood.

Is Santalist or 1922 by J.M. better for summer or winter?

Santalist suits daytime wear; 1922 by J.M. suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Santalist and 1922 by J.M.?

Santalist has top notes of Cardamom, Eucalyptus and Bergamot, heart notes of Cucumber, Jasmine, Mimosa and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Ambergris. 1922 by J.M. has top notes of Fig, Eucalyptus, Carrot and Cardamom, heart notes of Sandalwood, Iris, Cedar and Coumarin, a base of Musk, Leather, Driftwood and Papyrus.