Santal
FragonardEau de Toilette2015
Side by side
Santal vs. Encre Noire
Santal rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Santal | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Santal
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Powdery
Herbal
Warm Spicy
Musky
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CypressGreen Mandarin OrangeLemon
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
MyrtleRosemary
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
SandalwoodMusk
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Santal | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Built for the man who walks in and doesn't need anyone to notice. The woody character is clean, not heavy. The performance is solid for daily wear. Not a statement fragrance, a quiet one.Santal
This is the fragrance for someone who wants vetiver and nothing else. No florals to soften it, no sweetness to apologize for. Just the dry, earthy depth of roots and bark.Encre Noire
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Santal | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $27.99fragrancenet |
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