Aoud Violet Eau de Parfum bottle Aoud Violet
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2014 Year 2019
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Indian Sandalwood Eau de Parfum bottle Indian Sandalwood

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Aoud Violet
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Aoud Violet
Seriously divisive, this one. Some absolutely adore its fresh, clean masculinity; others smell nothing but synthetic mess or unpleasant 'old school' vibes. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, so don't blind buy.
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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 9% 12%
Floral 16% 12%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 20% 15%
Sweet 11% 11%
Warm 11% 5%
Woody 21% 29%
Earthy 33% 35%
Animalic 1% 0%
Fresh 12% 6%

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 32% vs 42%
Only in Aoud Violet
Green 41% Spicy 27%
Only in Indian Sandalwood
Carrot 57%
Only in Aoud Violet
Violet 62% Patchouli 38%
Only in Indian Sandalwood
Orris 59% Oakmoss 41%

Accords

Aoud Violet Indian Sandalwood
100%
Woody
100%
95%
Earthy
71%
91%
Green
78%
Powdery
78%
71%
Aromatic
71%
Mossy
64%
Citrus
57%
Warm Spicy
55%
54%
Patchouli
51%
Iris
54%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Earthy shared
95%
71%
91%
Powdery shared
78%
78%
71%
71%
64%
Warm Spicy shared
57%
55%
Patchouli shared
54%
51%
54%

Performance

Aoud Violet Indian Sandalwood
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Aoud Violet

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Given its strong performance, this fragrance might be too potent for a conservative office environment if oversprayed, though many find it workplace-appropriate. Its clean and fresh profile makes it highly versatile for casual wear and suitable for dates, while the prominent green and woody notes lean casual rather than formal.

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
85%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
79%
Accord
67%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Powdery, Earthy accords and Patchouli, Oakmoss notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Aoud Violet
Indian Sandalwood
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