Smoky Wood Extrait bottle Smoky Wood
Extrait Concentration Edp
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2023 Year 2016
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Santal des Indes Eau de Parfum bottle Santal des Indes

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Smoky Wood Extrait
Anfar London's Smoky Wood is a surprisingly sophisticated take on the Sauvage Elixir DNA, offering a more wearable and fresher interpretation. It's a crowd-pleaser for those seeking a less intense, caramel-infused woody fragrance.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Santal des Indes Eau de Parfum
This is a seriously divisive sandalwood; some find it a masterful, unique take on woody notes, while others find something distinctly 'off'. Expect a bold, confident scent that isn't for everyone, but those who love it, really love it. Not a safe blind buy.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 0%
Floral 19% 11%
Fruity 2% 0%
Green 16% 14%
Sweet 10% 10%
Warm 13% 21%
Woody 28% 27%
Earthy 20% 18%
Animalic 17% 14%
Fresh 8% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Smoky Wood Extrait
Santal des Indes EdP

Notes

Only in Smoky Wood Extrait
Herbal 50% Caramel 50%
Only in Santal des Indes Eau de Parfum
Incense 53% Absinth 47%
Only in Smoky Wood Extrait
Floral 52% Oud 48%
Only in Santal des Indes Eau de Parfum
Cedar 33% Turmeric 26% Rose 21% Narcissus 19%
Shared Notes
Musk 22% vs 18%
Only in Smoky Wood Extrait
Woody 31% Amber 28% Oakmoss 18%
Only in Santal des Indes Eau de Parfum
Sandalwood 33% Leather 25% Vetiver 23%

Accords

Smoky Wood Extrait Santal des Indes Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
84%
Amber
58%
Aromatic
68%
66%
Caramel
Smoky
61%
60%
Musky
52%
Powdery
55%
Balsamic
52%
48%
Sweet
Leather
48%
45%
Animalic
Woody shared
100%
100%
Amber shared
84%
58%
68%
66%
61%
60%
Powdery shared
52%
55%
52%
48%
48%
45%

Performance

Smoky Wood Extrait Santal des Indes Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Smoky Wood Extrait

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

With strong projection and decent longevity, this scent leans more towards evening and social events, though its enhanced wearability means it can work in a professional setting with lighter application. The woody-amber character and sweetness make it suitable for dates and formal occasions.

Santal des Indes Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and longevity make it less suitable for an office environment, as some reviewers noted it could be overpowering. However, its sophisticated and rich character, especially the warm woody and smoky accords, makes it excellent for date nights and formal events, particularly in colder weather.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
82%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
80%
Accord
53%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Amber, Powdery accords and Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Smoky Wood Extrait
Santal des Indes Eau de Parfum
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