Fragrance comparison

Zante vs Zara Sandalwood

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

Zante

Thera Cosméticos

3.297 votes

Rank #61,536 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Zara Sandalwood

Zara

3.7637 votes

Rank #18,493 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Zante
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Zara Sandalwood
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Zante2/4

Zara Sandalwood2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zante
Sillage & projection: Zara Sandalwood
Value for money: Zante
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zara Sandalwood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ZanteThera Cosméticos

Zara SandalwoodZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%

3.76/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 43%Had 18%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

27%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityZante

SillageZara Sandalwood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value50

Category winnerZanteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

patchouli65%

warm spicy56%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

musky74%

powdery65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonGreen AppleLimeFennel

Heart

JuniperCardamomCuminCoriander

Base

CedarPatchouliSandalowoodVetiverMusk

Top

BergamotLime

Heart

Cardamom

Base

MuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Cardamom 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

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day60

Night100

Spring63

Summer25

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,536

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,493

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerZara SandalwoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zante by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lime, and tart green apple that quickly meets an herbal fennel note. As it settles, warm cardamom and cumin add a dry spice over a heavy cedar and patchouli base. Built for cool spring mornings and evening wear, it offers a solid woody aromatic option for…

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Zara Sandalwood opens with an energetic splash of bergamot and sour lime that hits skin with immediate brightness. The citrus top feels sharp and crisp, cutting through warm spring air and giving your morning routine a clean boost. As the tart citrus fades, warm cardamom comes forward to meet a dry vetiver and musk b…

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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, Zante or Zara Sandalwood?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Zante is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes; Zara Sandalwood is rated 3.76/5 from 37 votes. Choose Zante for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Zara Sandalwood for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Zante or Zara Sandalwood?

Zante lasts longest (Zante 65/100, Zara Sandalwood 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zante or Zara Sandalwood?

Zara Sandalwood projects furthest (Zara Sandalwood 63/100, Zante 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zante and Zara Sandalwood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Cardamom and Vetiver.

Is Zante or Zara Sandalwood better for summer or winter?

Zante suits evening wear; Zara Sandalwood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zante and Zara Sandalwood?

Zante has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Green Apple and Lime, heart notes of Juniper, Cardamom, Cumin and Coriander, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Sandalowood and Vetiver. Zara Sandalwood has top notes of Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Cardamom, a base of Musk and Vetiver.