Fragrance comparison

Sel Santal vs Winstons

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 582 ratings analysed

Sel Santal

Clean

3.65582 votes

Rank #36,465 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Winstons

Sonic Alchemy

—0 votes

Rank #74,856 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Sel Santal
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Winstons
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Sel Santal1/2

Winstons1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Winstons
Value for money: Not scored
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

WinstonsSonic Alchemy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 582 votes

Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageWinstons

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

salty77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and powdery

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

TangerineOrange BlossomPink GrapefruitLemon

Heart

Juniper BerriesGingerNutmegCardamomCoumarinIrisHoneyViolet

Base

Virginia CedarTobaccoStyraxCivetSandalwoodLeather

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Violet, Iris and Sandalwood. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex50

Women8

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,856

PerfumerClancy Baxter

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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Winstons opens with a bright flash of tangerine, pink grapefruit, and sharp lemon before settling into a moody heart of cardamom and ginger. As it dries down on skin, heavy Virginia cedar, smoky tobacco, and raw civet create a dark woody structure. Wear it during crisp autumn evenings when you want a rich aromatic sce…

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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 projects more, Sel Santal or Winstons?

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

Do Sel Santal and Winstons smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Violet, Iris and Sandalwood.

Is Sel Santal or Winstons better for summer or winter?

Sel Santal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sel Santal and Winstons?

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. Winstons has top notes of Tangerine, Orange Blossom, Pink Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Ginger, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Virginia Cedar, Tobacco, Styrax and Civet.