Fragrance comparison

Wolfsbane vs Sweta Santala

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 169 ratings analysed

Wolfsbane

Parfums Quartana

3.71147 votes

Rank #11,735 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Sweta Santala

Odoratika

4.5522 votes

Rank #34,186 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sweta Santala takes 3 of 5 categories.

Wolfsbane
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sweta Santala
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Wolfsbane2/5

Sweta Santala3/5

Ratings & consensus: Sweta Santala
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Wolfsbane
Sillage & projection: Sweta Santala
Value for money: Sweta Santala
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Wolfsbane

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WolfsbaneParfums Quartana

Sweta SantalaOdoratika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 25%Had 7%Want 67%

4.55/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 84%

Category winnerSweta SantalaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

30%Like

12%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

147 votes

64%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityWolfsbane

SillageSweta Santala

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value100

Category winnerSweta SantalaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

green84%

white floral77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

woody100%

warm spicy90%

aromatic80%

powdery70%

patchouli60%

cacao50%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

TruffleAbsintheTuberoseFig LeafTobacco BlossomBenzoinPatchouliCuminAngelicaVetiverCastoreumGinger

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CypressDark ChocolateCacao PodClovesGrassOrange

Heart

PatchouliTuberoseJasmineAbsintheLemonSaffron

Base

SandalwoodPrecious WoodsVanillaWhite MuskCinnamonBenzoinCastoreumLeather

InformationalShared notesAbsinthe, Tuberose, Benzoin and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Wolfsbane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer23

Fall100

Winter81

Day51

Night100

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex67

Women14

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,735

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#34,186

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWolfsbaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wolfsbane by Parfums Quartana is an unconventional oriental fragrance that centers on dark herbs, earthy truffle, and bitter absinthe. The scent opens with a sharp flash of green fig leaf, pungent ginger, and licorice-tinted wormwood. As the initial herbal punch settles, a fleshy tuberose and sweet prunol emerge again…

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Sweta Santala from Odoratika blends dark chocolate with cypress and clove for a striking, woody opening. This unisex scent settles into a patchouli and sandalwood heart that feels modern and assertive. It works well for fall and winter days when you want a fragrance that projects confidence without leaning into standa…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Wolfsbane or Sweta Santala?

Sweta Santala takes 3 of 5 categories. Wolfsbane is rated 3.71/5 from 147 votes; Sweta Santala is rated 4.55/5 from 22 votes. Choose Wolfsbane for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sweta Santala for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Wolfsbane or Sweta Santala?

Wolfsbane lasts longest (Wolfsbane 79/100, Sweta Santala 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wolfsbane or Sweta Santala?

Sweta Santala projects furthest (Sweta Santala 83/100, Wolfsbane 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wolfsbane and Sweta Santala smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Absinthe, Tuberose, Benzoin and Patchouli.

Is Wolfsbane or Sweta Santala better for summer or winter?

Wolfsbane suits evening wear; Sweta Santala suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wolfsbane and Sweta Santala?

Wolfsbane features Truffle, Absinthe, Tuberose, Fig Leaf and Tobacco Blossom. Sweta Santala has top notes of Cypress, Dark Chocolate, Cacao Pod and Cloves, heart notes of Patchouli, Tuberose, Jasmine and Absinthe, a base of Sandalwood, Precious Woods, Vanilla and White Musk.