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    Santal Nabataea vs. Lavs

    Very similar
    Lavs by Filippo Sorcinelli bottle

    Lavs

    Filippo Sorcinelli
    Extrait de Parfum2014
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Santal Nabataea vs. Lavs
    Santal NabataeaLavs
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumExtrait de Parfum
    Launched20182014
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerFredrik Dalman—
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Santal Nabataea

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Powdery
    Balsamic
    Sweet
    Amber
    Coffee

    Lavs

    Amber
    Aromatic
    Balsamic
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Sweet
    Conifer

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Black PepperBlackcurrant Leaf
    Black PepperCardamomJasmine
    Heart
    CoffeeApricotNerium Oleander
    Elemi ResinLabdanumCloveCoriander
    Base
    SandalwoodOpoponaxTonka BeanLoam
    MyrrhOakmossRosewoodAmberTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Santal Nabataea vs. Lavs
    Santal NabataeaLavs
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Sandalwood that smells like it was roasted alongside the coffee. Not for those who want their woods clean and polite. But for anyone chasing something dusty, warm, and a little unexpected.Santal Nabataea
    Lavs is not interested in being liked. It opens confrontational and stays spiritual. If you want something polite, look elsewhere. This is incense-draped drama for those who understand that fragrance.Lavs