Fragrance comparison

Vibrant Sandalwood vs Gold of Tuva

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

Vibrant Sandalwood

Angel Schlesser

3.8174 votes

Rank #32,622 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Gold of Tuva

Natura Siberica

3.8131 votes

Rank #31,883 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold of Tuva takes 5 of 7 categories.

Vibrant Sandalwood
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Gold of Tuva
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vibrant Sandalwood2/7

Gold of Tuva5/7

Ratings & consensus: Vibrant Sandalwood
Community sentiment: Gold of Tuva
Longevity: Gold of Tuva
Sillage & projection: Gold of Tuva
Value for money: Vibrant Sandalwood
Versatility: Gold of Tuva
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gold of Tuva

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vibrant SandalwoodAngel Schlesser

Gold of TuvaNatura Siberica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 36%Had 12%Want 51%

3.81/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 22%Had 8%Want 69%

Category winnerVibrant SandalwoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

55%Like

19%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

74 votes

13%Love

68%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerGold of TuvaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityGold of Tuva

SillageGold of Tuva

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value42

Category winnerVibrant SandalwoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

powdery65%

fresh56%

warm spicy100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

citrus44%

camphor30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Black Tea

Base

Sandalwood

Top

CardamomBlack PepperBergamotCorianderCamphor

Heart

SpicesBlack TeaMilk

Base

CedarIncenseSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Tea and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer100

Fall38

Winter19

Day100

Night10

Spring100

Summer88

Fall88

Winter25

Day100

Night20

Category winnerGold of TuvaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex65

Women23

Men20

Unisex70

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,622

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,883

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGold of TuvaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Angel Schlesser Vibrant Sandalwood opens with a bright splash of citrusy bergamot that quickly fuses with a dry, aromatic black tea note. Created by master nose Alberto Morillas in 2020, the scent settles into a light, creamy sandalwood base with subtle ozonic and green nuances. Rather than presenting a thick, resinou…

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Gold of Tuva by Natura Siberica balances spicy cardamom and black pepper with a heart of black tea and milk. This aromatic woody scent offers a translucent, fresh profile ideal for daily wear in temperate climates. It settles into a grounded base of cedar and sandalwood, providing a clean and approachable fragrance fo…

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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, Vibrant Sandalwood or Gold of Tuva?

Gold of Tuva takes 5 of 7 categories. Vibrant Sandalwood is rated 3.81/5 from 74 votes; Gold of Tuva is rated 3.81/5 from 31 votes. Choose Vibrant Sandalwood for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Gold of Tuva for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vibrant Sandalwood or Gold of Tuva?

Gold of Tuva lasts longest (Gold of Tuva 63/100, Vibrant Sandalwood 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vibrant Sandalwood or Gold of Tuva?

Gold of Tuva projects furthest (Gold of Tuva 61/100, Vibrant Sandalwood 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vibrant Sandalwood and Gold of Tuva smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Tea and Sandalwood.

Is Vibrant Sandalwood or Gold of Tuva better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vibrant Sandalwood is the stronger pick. For winter, Gold of Tuva is the stronger pick. Vibrant Sandalwood suits daytime wear; Gold of Tuva suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vibrant Sandalwood and Gold of Tuva?

Vibrant Sandalwood has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Black Tea, a base of Sandalwood. Gold of Tuva has top notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Spices, Black Tea and Milk, a base of Cedar, Incense, Sandalwood and Musk.