VG V vs Santal Rouge
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Santal Rouge takes 3 of 5 categories.
VG VChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Santal RougeChoose it for a wine and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
VG V2/5
Santal Rouge3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Santal Rouge
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Santal Rouge
- Sillage & projection
- Santal Rouge
- Value for money
- VG V
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- VG V
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VG VVan GilsSantal RougeAmberfigWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 42%Had 26%Want 32%
4.33/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%
Category winnerSantal RougeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
65 votes
72%Love
11%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
6%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySantal Rouge
SillageSantal Rouge
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVG VBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
floral84%
vanilla77%
lavender69%
fruity61%
wine100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
rose61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-40 mins
Blood OrangeCoriander
Heart2-4 hrs
Peach BlossomLavenderVirginia Cedar
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaOakmossAmber
Top
Red WineBlood OrangePomeloPear
Heart
Bourbon GeraniumRoseAgarwood (Oud)Red CedarHoney
Base
SandalwoodAmberOakmossAmyrisVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesBlood Orange, Virginia Cedar, Oakmoss and Amber. Durations are only published for VG V, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer82
Fall77
Winter55
Day100
Night43
Spring100
Summer50
Fall88
Winter88
Day71
Night100
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#12,384
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#43,829
PerfumerDavid Magalhães
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVG VHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVG V by Van Gils opens with a tangy, mouthwatering burst of juicy blood orange paired with the dry, zesty snap of crushed coriander seeds. As the initial sharp citrus blast calms down over the first half hour, a clean and gentle floral heart emerges, featuring soft peach blossom, classic aromatic lavender, and dry Vir…
Reviews →Santal Rouge by Amberfig is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women and men. Santal Rouge was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Red Wine, Blood Orange, Pomelo and Pear; middle notes are Bourbon Geranium, Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Red Cedar and Honey; base notes are Sandalwood, …
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, VG V or Santal Rouge?
Santal Rouge takes 3 of 5 categories. VG V is rated 3.98/5 from 65 votes; Santal Rouge is rated 4.33/5 from 18 votes. Choose VG V for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Santal Rouge for a wine and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, VG V or Santal Rouge?
Santal Rouge lasts longest (Santal Rouge 89/100, VG V 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, VG V or Santal Rouge?
Santal Rouge projects furthest (Santal Rouge 85/100, VG V 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do VG V and Santal Rouge smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Blood Orange, Virginia Cedar, Oakmoss and Amber.
Is VG V or Santal Rouge better for summer or winter?
VG V suits daytime wear; Santal Rouge suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in VG V and Santal Rouge?
VG V has top notes of Blood Orange and Coriander, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Lavender and Virginia Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss and Amber. Santal Rouge has top notes of Red Wine, Blood Orange, Pomelo and Pear, heart notes of Bourbon Geranium, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Red Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Oakmoss and Amyris.
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