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Original Santal vs Minotaure

Original Santal and Minotaure share 7 of their 22 notes (32%). Original Santal projects more: sillage 7.0/10 against 6.5/10 for Minotaure. Minotaure is the more citrusy of the two.

At a glance

Original SantalMinotaure
BrandCreedPaloma Picasso
Release year20051992
ConcentrationNo dataEau de Toilette
Rating
7.5/10500+ votes
7.5/10100+ votes
Longevity
7.5/10
7.0/10
Sillage
7.0/10
6.5/10

When to wear

Seasons
Original SantalMinotaure
Autumn31%32%
Spring29%26%
Winter22%24%
Summer19%18%
Occasions
Original SantalMinotaure
Casual22%22%
Evening19%21%
Nighttime19%20%
Daytime19%19%
Office18%15%

Notes

7 of 22 notes in both (32%)

Only in Original Santal

  • Juniper berry
  • Ginger(Chinese ginger)
  • Rosemary
  • Lavender
  • Orange blossom(Tunisian orange blossom)
  • Oakmoss

In both

  • Coriander
  • Bergamot
  • Geranium(Egyptian geranium / Geranium)
  • Sandalwood
  • Tonka bean(Venezuelan tonka bean / Tonka bean)
  • Musk
  • Cedar(Cedarwood / Cedar)

Only in Minotaure

  • Fruits
  • Galbanum
  • Aldehydes
  • Tarragon
  • Lily of the valley
  • Jasmine
  • Rose
  • Amber
  • Vanilla

Accords

  1. Fresh: Original Santal, Minotaure
  2. Fruity: Original Santal, Minotaure
  3. Sweet: Original Santal, Minotaure
  4. Spicy: Original Santal, Minotaure
  5. Citrus: Minotaure
  6. Floral: Minotaure
  7. Woody: Original Santal
  8. Oriental: Original Santal

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Original Santal lasts longer: longevity 7.5/10 against 7.0/10 for Minotaure.

Which one projects more?

Original Santal projects more: sillage 7.0/10 against 6.5/10 for Minotaure.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 22% of the season votes for Original Santal and 24% for Minotaure.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 19% of the season votes for Original Santal and 18% for Minotaure.

Which one is rated higher?

Both are rated 7.5/10.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Coriander, Bergamot, Geranium (Egyptian geranium / Geranium), Sandalwood, Tonka bean (Venezuelan tonka bean / Tonka bean), Musk, Cedar (Cedarwood / Cedar).

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