Santal Nabataea
Mona di OrioEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Santal Nabataea vs. Riven Oak
Is Santal Nabataea better than Riven Oak?
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
woodywarm spicyamber
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 Riven Oak?
| Santal Nabataea | Riven Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Fredrik Dalman | Tom Daxon |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Santal Nabataea and Riven Oak smell?
Santal Nabataea
Woody
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Balsamic
Sweet
Amber
Coffee
Riven Oak
Woody
Amber
Earthy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Santal Nabataea and Riven Oak share?
Top
Black PepperBlackcurrant Leaf
AllspiceRumBergamot
Heart
CoffeeApricotNerium Oleander
OakIso E SuperAmber
Base
SandalwoodOpoponaxTonka BeanLoam
CedarVetiverMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
CedarOakIso E Super
Gourmandy Notes
Coffee
Rum
Spicy Notes
Black Pepper
Allspice
Where they fit
When and where do Santal Nabataea and Riven Oak work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Santal Nabataea or Riven Oak?
| Santal Nabataea | Riven Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Riven Oak?
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
This one earns its reputation. The rum note is genuine and present, lending a dark sweetness that complements the oak without overwhelming it. The oak feels real.Riven Oak
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