Essence No. 8 Santal
Elie SaabEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Essence No. 8 Santal vs. Jeux de Peau
Is Essence No. 8 Santal better than Jeux de Peau?
Essence No. 8 Santal rates higher with the community, while Jeux de Peau wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
SandalwoodOsmanthusApricot
woodypowderywarm spicyfruity
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Essence No. 8 Santal and Jeux de Peau?
| Essence No. 8 Santal | Jeux de Peau | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2011 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Francis Kurkdjian | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Essence No. 8 Santal and Jeux de Peau smell?
Essence No. 8 Santal
Woody
Powdery
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Fruity
Leather
Jeux de Peau
Lactonic
Sweet
Woody
Warm Spicy
Soft Spicy
Fruity
Powdery
Nutty
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Essence No. 8 Santal and Jeux de Peau share?
Top
Cardamom
WheatMilk
Heart
SuedeOsmanthusApricot
LicoriceCoconutImmortelle
Base
SandalwoodVetiverCedarwood
SandalwoodApricotOsmanthusAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Essence No. 8 Santal or Jeux de Peau?
| Essence No. 8 Santal | Jeux de Peau | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Essence No. 8 Santal and Jeux de Peau?
This is sandalwood that earns its name. Not a whisper in the base, a full presence from start to finish. Warm woods, rich suede, just enough osmanthus to keep it interesting.Essence No. 8 Santal
Some people smell exactly what they want: bread, warmth, memory. Others pick up coconut and licorice, a strange turn. That's the thing about Jeux de Peau.Jeux de Peau
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