Grise Eau de Parfum bottle Grise
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2022 Year 2019
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Indian Sandalwood Eau de Parfum bottle Indian Sandalwood

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Grise
This earthy rose manages to be both refined and surprisingly versatile. It's a proper chamealeon, adapting to almost any situation, though some find it a bit too old-school or even plasticky.
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Our Verdict - Indian Sandalwood
Dunhill's Indian Sandalwood is a polarising affair. Some hail it as a creamy, authentic sandalwood dream, while others dismiss it as a disappointing, weak, and synthetic varnish. If you value a soft, close-wearing scent, it might just work.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12% 12%
Floral 19% 12%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 6% 15%
Sweet 14% 11%
Warm 4% 5%
Woody 33% 29%
Earthy 33% 35%
Animalic 2% 0%
Fresh 9% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Grise EdP
Indian Sandalwood EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 39% vs 42%
Only in Grise
Rose 60%
Only in Indian Sandalwood
Carrot 57%
Only in Indian Sandalwood
Orris 59% Oakmoss 41%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 29% vs 42%

Accords

Grise Indian Sandalwood
100%
Woody
100%
Powdery
78%
70%
Earthy
71%
69%
Patchouli
51%
68%
Rose
64%
Mossy
55%
Warm Spicy
55%
Iris
54%
49%
Citrus
45%
Balsamic
Woody shared
100%
100%
78%
Earthy shared
70%
71%
Patchouli shared
69%
51%
68%
64%
Warm Spicy shared
55%
55%
54%
49%
45%

Performance

Grise Indian Sandalwood
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Grise

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature make it suitable for most settings without being overwhelming. The elegant rose-chypre profile can work for casual and office wear, but the distinct, 'old-world' notes might be a bit much for active sport or extremely formal events.

Indian Sandalwood

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its intimate sillage and frequently reported weak longevity make it ideal for close-quarters like the office or casual settings where a strong projection isn't needed. The sophisticated woody and powdery accords also lend themselves well to these environments, though its lack of power limits its formal appeal.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
84%
Accord
66%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Earthy, Warm Spicy accords and Sandalwood, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Grise
Indian Sandalwood
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