Sandalo EDP

Acqua di Parma   Original
93%
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Sandalo Eau de Parfum bottle Sandalo EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2019 Year 2016
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sandalo EDP
This one's proper divisive - folks either reckon it's a classy, modern barbershop masterpiece or a boring, overpriced old-school scent that smells like cleaning products. If you fancy a classic, woody aromatic with some citrus zing, give it a go; just don't expect it to blow your socks off.
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Our Verdict - Sandal Essence EDP
Sandal Essence chases Acqua di Parma's Sandalo, that elegant citrus-to-creamy-sandalwood cologne. Perfume Parlour gets the bright opening and smooth woody heart, though it renders the sandalwood a touch flatter and less refined than the Italian original, with the same subtle, close-wearing trail.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sandalo EDP
Sandal Essence EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange 26% vs 26%
Bergamot 26% vs 28%
Petitgrain 24% vs 22%
Lemon 23% vs 24%
Shared Notes
Lavender 58% vs 47%
Cardamom 41% vs 52%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 46% vs 43%
Tonka Bean 27% vs 29%
Amber 26% vs 26%

Accords

Sandalo Sandal Essence
100%
Citrus
70%
92%
Aromatic
55%
87%
Woody
85%
82%
Warm Spicy
45%
74%
Lavender
64%
Amber
45%
62%
Powdery
Creamy
60%
48%
Sweet
47%
Vanilla
Citrus shared
100%
70%
Aromatic shared
92%
55%
Woody shared
87%
85%
Warm Spicy shared
82%
45%
74%
Amber shared
64%
45%
62%
60%
48%
47%

Performance

Sandalo Sandal Essence
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sandalo

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate projection and smooth, clean profile make it excellent for office, casual, and formal wear without being overpowering. While some find its performance average, it retains enough longevity for most occasions, though it's not suited for sporty activities.

Sandal Essence

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

The fresh citrus keeps it wearable in warm months while the creamy sandalwood gives it cool-weather comfort, making it a year-round option.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Refined and versatile, it suits the office and formal occasions equally, transitioning comfortably into smart daytime.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aromatic, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sandalo EDP
Sandal Essence EDP
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