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    Side by side

    Santal Rouge vs. Oliban

    Very similar
    Oliban by NOU bottle

    Oliban

    NOU
    Eau de Parfum2017
    New comparison

    Oliban rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Santal Rouge vs. Oliban
    Santal RougeOliban
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20112017
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerSilvana Casoli
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Santal Rouge

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Citrus
    Balsamic

    Oliban

    Amber
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bitter Orange
    Elemi ResinChamomile
    Heart
    SandalwoodCarnationRed Berries
    FrankincensePatchouliCitruses
    Base
    CloveRosewood
    BenzoinCedarLeatherVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Santal Rouge vs. Oliban
    Santal RougeOliban
    Score2.5/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The 1-3 hour longevity will divide people. But short wear has its upside: you can reapply at lunch and treat it like a ritual rather than a commitment.Santal Rouge
    Incense fragrances either smell like church candles or something you can't stop thinking about. Oliban is the second kind. The frankincense is unapologetic, but chamomile keeps it grounded.Oliban