Snow Man vs Santos de Cartier
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
Snow ManChoose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Santos de CartierChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Snow Man2/5
Santos de Cartier2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Santos de Cartier
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Snow Man
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Snow Man
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Santos de Cartier
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Snow ManBognerSantos de CartierCartierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%
4.21/ 5 · 1,169 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
Category winnerSantos de CartierRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
47%Love
38%Like
4%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
1,169 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySnow Man
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSnow ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
green91%
woody83%
fresh spicy74%
fruity65%
fresh56%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic86%
woody72%
warm spicy58%
lavender44%
powdery30%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Juniper BerriesGalbanumTangerineblack fig
Heart
CassisLily-of-the-ValleyPepperVetiverVirginia Cedar
Base
oak mossAmber
Top
LavenderBasilJuniper BerriesLemon VerbenaBergamotGalbanumNeroli
Heart
PepperNutmegVetiverRosemaryGeraniumClovesClary Sage
Base
SandalwoodAmberCoconutPatchouliCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Galbanum, Pepper and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer100
Fall43
Winter43
Day100
Night33
Spring47
Summer22
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,777
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews17
Overall rank#854
PerfumerDaniel Moliere
Launched—
Reviews162
Category winnerSantos de CartierHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSnow Man by Bogner is a green aromatic fougere with a brisk, outdoorsy feel. It opens on juniper, galbanum and tangerine, with a slightly fruity fig touch, then settles into pepper, vetiver and cedar over a mossy amber base. It usually reads fresh, woody and masculine rather than sweet. If you enjoy crisp late 1990s t…
Reviews →Santos de Cartier by Cartier opens with a sharp aromatic flash of lavender, lemon verbena, and basil, grounded immediately by green galbanum. As the top notes fade, a dry heart of nutmeg, black pepper, and clary sage takes center stage, bringing a warm spicy texture to the herbal blend. The base settles into creamy sa…
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, Snow Man or Santos de Cartier?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Snow Man is rated 4.20/5 from 48 votes; Santos de Cartier is rated 4.21/5 from 1,169 votes. Choose Snow Man for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Santos de Cartier for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Snow Man or Santos de Cartier?
Snow Man lasts longest (Snow Man 73/100, Santos de Cartier 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Snow Man or Santos de Cartier?
Projection is very close: Snow Man 61/100, Santos de Cartier 61/100 for sillage.
Do Snow Man and Santos de Cartier smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Galbanum, Pepper and Vetiver.
Is Snow Man or Santos de Cartier better for summer or winter?
Snow Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Snow Man and Santos de Cartier?
Snow Man has top notes of Juniper Berries, Galbanum, Tangerine and black fig, heart notes of Cassis, Lily-of-the-Valley, Pepper and Vetiver, a base of oak moss and Amber. Santos de Cartier has top notes of Lavender, Basil, Juniper Berries and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Pepper, Nutmeg, Vetiver and Rosemary, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Coconut and Patchouli.
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