Fragrance comparison

Sel Santal vs Nike Woman

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 597 ratings analysed

Sel Santal

Clean

3.65582 votes

Rank #36,619 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Nike Woman

Nike

3.5315 votes

Rank #59,744 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nike Woman takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sel Santal
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Nike Woman
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Sel Santal2/5

Nike Woman3/5

Ratings & consensus: Sel Santal
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nike Woman
Sillage & projection: Nike Woman
Value for money: Nike Woman
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sel Santal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sel SantalClean

Nike WomanNike

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 582 votes

Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%

3.53/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 13%Had 37%Want 50%

Category winnerSel SantalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

40%Like

15%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

582 votes

33%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityNike Woman

SillageNike Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNike WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

salty77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

coconut69%

green61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Tonic WaterBergamotMandarin LeafNutmeg

Heart2 to 3 hours

SaltFigWhipped CreamVioletIrisHazelnut

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodMuskAmberStyraxRose

Top

BergamotTeaPeachPineappleMelonBlack CurrantFig

Heart

FreesiaCoconutIrisRoseVioletJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

ChocolateMuskVanillaVetiverAmberPatchouliOakmossSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Fig, Violet and Iris. Durations are only published for Sel Santal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer93

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night43

Spring86

Summer100

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex50

Women8

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,619

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,744

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSel SantalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sel Santal by Clean offers an unconventional take on woody fragrances by pairing crisp aquatic freshness with dry timber. The scent opens with a sharp burst of tonic water, sparkling bergamot, green mandarin leaf, and a dash of warm nutmeg. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance introduces a curious salty fi…

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Nike Woman is a fruity floral gourmand launched in 2000 that leans into a playful, sweet profile. It features a bright opening of pineapple, melon, and fig, which settles into a heart of ylang-ylang and coconut. The dry-down relies on chocolate and vanilla, creating a light, sugary scent suitable for casual spring or …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sel Santal or Nike Woman?

Nike Woman takes 3 of 5 categories. Sel Santal is rated 3.65/5 from 582 votes; Nike Woman is rated 3.53/5 from 15 votes. Choose Sel Santal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nike Woman for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sel Santal or Nike Woman?

Nike Woman lasts longest (Nike Woman 64/100, Sel Santal 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sel Santal or Nike Woman?

Nike Woman projects furthest (Nike Woman 61/100, Sel Santal 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sel Santal and Nike Woman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Fig, Violet and Iris.

Is Sel Santal or Nike Woman better for summer or winter?

Sel Santal suits daytime wear; Nike Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sel Santal and Nike Woman?

Sel Santal has top notes of Tonic Water, Bergamot, Mandarin Leaf and Nutmeg, heart notes of Salt, Fig, Whipped Cream and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Styrax. Nike Woman has top notes of Bergamot, Tea, Peach and Pineapple, heart notes of Freesia, Coconut, Iris and Rose, a base of Chocolate, Musk, Vanilla and Vetiver.