Santal Nabataea
Mona di OrioEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Santal Nabataea vs. Lavs
Is Santal Nabataea better than Lavs?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Black PepperTonka Bean
woodywarm spicyfresh spicybalsamicsweetamber
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 Santal Nabataea and Lavs?
| Santal Nabataea | Lavs | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Fredrik Dalman | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Santal Nabataea and Lavs smell?
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
What notes do Santal Nabataea and Lavs share?
Top
Black PepperBlackcurrant Leaf
Black PepperCardamomJasmine
Heart
CoffeeApricotNerium Oleander
Elemi ResinLabdanumCloveCoriander
Base
SandalwoodOpoponaxTonka BeanLoam
MyrrhOakmossRosewoodAmberTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Black Pepper
Black PepperCardamomCloveCoriander
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean
MyrrhTonka Bean
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Rosewood
Where they fit
When and where do Santal Nabataea and Lavs work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Santal Nabataea or Lavs?
| Santal Nabataea | Lavs | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Santal Nabataea and Lavs?
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
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