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Sandal Eau de Parfum bottle Sandal EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
- Year 2022
£££££ Price Tier ££
Santalum Eau de Parfum bottle Santalum EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sandal EDP
This one's a bit of a wallflower, leaning into the quieter side of sandalwood. If you're after a smoky barbecue vibe, it might just surprise you - not necessarily in a good way.
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Our Verdict - Santalum EDP
Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it situation with Santalum. Some will swoon over its creamy, pure sandalwood, while others will find it underwhelming, weak, or even a bit metallic. It's subtle, so don't expect fireworks.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sandal EDP
Santalum EDP

Notes

Sandal
Santalum

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Only in Sandal
Sandalwood 100%
Only in Santalum
Milk 100%

Accords

Sandal Santalum
100%
Woody
100%
65%
Powdery
52%
58%
Warm Spicy
48%
Lactonic
52%
44%
Balsamic
39%
37%
Aromatic
Woody shared
100%
100%
Powdery shared
65%
52%
Warm Spicy shared
58%
48%
52%
Balsamic shared
44%
39%
37%

Performance

Sandal Santalum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sandal

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual

Its quiet nature and warm, woody accords make it suitable for a subtle presence in an office or casual setting. However, the potential for a smoky, less refined projection noted by some reviews makes it less ideal for formal events or a romantic date.

Santalum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Given its creamy, clean, and often subtle character, Santalum is ideal for the office and casual wear where an intimate scent is preferred. Its lack of strong projection makes it less suitable for formal events or sports, where a more prominent fragrance is often desired.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, powdery, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sandal EDP
Santalum EDP
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