Question 1

What's the difference between White Santal and Mixed Emotions?

Accepted Answer

White Santal is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Massimo Dutti (2020) dominated by Leather accords. Mixed Emotions is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Byredo (2021) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Leather, Woody, Aromatic, Green.

Question 2

Which is better, White Santal or Mixed Emotions?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, White Santal scores 4.29/5 vs Mixed Emotions at 3.77/5. Mixed Emotions's standout strength: Complex fruity, tea, and smoky notes that evolve beautifully. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do White Santal and Mixed Emotions smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 5 accords, including Leather, Woody, Aromatic, Green, Fresh Spicy. Mixed Emotions: Mixed Emotions receives appreciation from the community for its sophisticated fruit, tea, and smoke combination, though opinions vary significantly on which notes dominate.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, White Santal or Mixed Emotions?

Accepted Answer

Mixed Emotions: Highly subjective performance creates diverse personal experiences Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits White Santal vs Mixed Emotions?

Accepted Answer

White Santal scores highest for all seasons wear; Mixed Emotions scores highest for fall wear. White Santal leans daytime, Mixed Emotions leans daytime.

White Santal vs Mixed Emotions

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to White Santal (7)

Unique to Mixed Emotions (5)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Mixed Emotions

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Attribute	White Santal	Mixed Emotions
Brand	Massimo Dutti	Byredo
Year	2020	2021
Rating	4.29	3.77
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	feminine
Total Notes	8	6