White Sands vs The Palace
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Palace takes 6 of 7 categories.
White SandsChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The PalaceChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
White Sands1/7
The Palace6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- The Palace
- Community sentiment
- The Palace
- Longevity
- The Palace
- Sillage & projection
- The Palace
- Value for money
- The Palace
- Versatility
- The Palace
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- White Sands
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
White SandsAmouroudThe PalaceJazeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.62/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 41%Had 9%Want 49%
3.89/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%
Category winnerThe PalaceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
34%Like
9%Ok
19%Dislike
2%Hate
58 votes
55%Love
15%Like
9%Ok
3%Dislike
17%Hate
65 votes
Category winnerThe PalaceMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Palace
SillageThe Palace
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe PalaceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
white floral84%
fresh spicy77%
musky69%
powdery61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
fresh spicy77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Orange BlossomBergamotFlowersSolar Notes
Heart
CypressWhite PepperAgarwood
Base
White MuskSandalwoodDriftwood
Top
Bay LeafLemonBergamotCardamomOrange Blossom
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineBulgarian RoseMarshmallow
Base
CypressOakmossOrrisVetiverLabdanumAgarwood (Oud)CedarSandalwood
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Cypress 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 seasonSpring84
Summer100
Fall36
Winter24
Day100
Night28
Spring52
Summer9
Fall87
Winter100
Day22
Night100
Category winnerThe PalaceMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,041
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#31,025
PerfumerShadi Samra
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerWhite SandsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotWhite Sands by Amouroud opens with a bright splash of orange blossom and bergamot, leaning into a solar, beach-inspired profile. As it wears, cypress and white pepper add an aromatic, textured heart before settling into a base of driftwood, sandalwood, and white musk. It is a clean, versatile choice for warm weather d…
Reviews →Jazeel The Palace opens with a sharp burst of aromatic bay leaf, tart bergamot, and crushed cardamom pod. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus recedes to introduce a dense floral core of Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang, grounded by a subtle marshmallow note that cushions the herb-heavy start. The dry down turns dry…
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, White Sands or The Palace?
The Palace takes 6 of 7 categories. White Sands is rated 3.62/5 from 65 votes; The Palace is rated 3.89/5 from 65 votes. Choose White Sands for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Palace for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, White Sands or The Palace?
The Palace lasts longest (The Palace 84/100, White Sands 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, White Sands or The Palace?
The Palace projects furthest (The Palace 78/100, White Sands 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do White Sands and The Palace smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Cypress and Sandalwood.
Is White Sands or The Palace better for summer or winter?
For summer, White Sands is the stronger pick. For winter, The Palace is the stronger pick. White Sands suits daytime wear; The Palace suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in White Sands and The Palace?
White Sands has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Flowers and Solar Notes, heart notes of Cypress, White Pepper and Agarwood, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood and Driftwood. The Palace has top notes of Bay Leaf, Lemon, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose and Marshmallow, a base of Cypress, Oakmoss, Orris and Vetiver.
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