Fragrance comparison

South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil vs B.U. Fantasy

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 205 ratings analysed

South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil

Nest

3.65133 votes

Rank #12,642 WoodyPowdery

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33%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

B.U. Fantasy

Sarantis

4.0072 votes

Rank #15,503 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

B.U. Fantasy takes 5 of 7 categories.

South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
B.U. Fantasy
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil2/7

B.U. Fantasy5/7

Ratings & consensus: B.U. Fantasy
Community sentiment: B.U. Fantasy
Longevity: B.U. Fantasy
Sillage & projection: B.U. Fantasy
Value for money: B.U. Fantasy
Versatility: South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume OilNest

B.U. FantasySarantis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 23%Had 46%Want 31%

Category winnerB.U. FantasyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

28%Like

26%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

133 votes

31%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerB.U. FantasyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityB.U. Fantasy

SillageB.U. Fantasy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value90

Category winnerB.U. FantasyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery86%

violet72%

aromatic58%

earthy44%

warm spicy30%

fruity100%

sweet91%

powdery83%

fresh74%

floral65%

woody56%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sandalwood

Heart

Violet

Base

Vetiver

Top

Red CurrantBlack CurrantPineappleMelon

Heart

Tiare FlowerHeliotropeVioletFreesia

Base

SugarVetiverMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Violet 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 season

Spring80

Summer71

Fall91

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring55

Summer100

Fall75

Winter80

Day100

Night48

Category winnerSouth Pacific Sandalwood Perfume OilMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex64

Women23

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,642

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#15,503

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerSouth Pacific Sandalwood Perfume OilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A soft sandalwood oil with a powdery violet veil and an earthy vetiver base. On skin it often reads smooth, lightly sweet and quietly woody, with several wearers noticing an airy marine or driftwood effect that keeps it from feeling heavy. This suits someone who wants sandalwood in a gentler, skin-close style. It is e…

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B.U. Fantasy is a bright, fruity sweet scent with juicy currant, pineapple and melon over a soft powdery floral heart. As it dries down, sugar, musk and sandalwood give it a playful gourmand finish that stays easy to wear. It suits shoppers who enjoy cheerful, youthful perfumes with a familiar candy-fruit profile. Rev…

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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, South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil or B.U. Fantasy?

B.U. Fantasy takes 5 of 7 categories. South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil is rated 3.65/5 from 133 votes; B.U. Fantasy is rated 4.00/5 from 72 votes. Choose South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil for a woody and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose B.U. Fantasy for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil or B.U. Fantasy?

B.U. Fantasy lasts longest (B.U. Fantasy 69/100, South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil or B.U. Fantasy?

B.U. Fantasy projects furthest (B.U. Fantasy 69/100, South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil and B.U. Fantasy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Violet and Vetiver.

Is South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil or B.U. Fantasy better for summer or winter?

For summer, B.U. Fantasy is the stronger pick. For winter, South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil is the stronger pick. South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil suits daytime wear; B.U. Fantasy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil and B.U. Fantasy?

South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil has top notes of Sandalwood, heart notes of Violet, a base of Vetiver. B.U. Fantasy has top notes of Red Currant, Black Currant, Pineapple and Melon, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Heliotrope, Violet and Freesia, a base of Sugar, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.