Sel Santal Eau de Parfum vs Aura Eau de Parfum

Sel Santal

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2016	Year	2015
££	Price Tier	£

Aura

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sel Santal

This one's a divisive woody number - some get a sophisticated, salty cedar, others are just left with a cheap aftershave or, worse, straight-up pickles. Definitely not a safe blind buy, especially if you're not into leaning masculine.

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Our Verdict - Aura

This is a seriously polarising clone of Invictus Aqua, hyped by some as a cheaper, better performer and slammed by others for its cloying sweetness and lack of longevity. Batch variation seems to be a real issue here, so buyer beware.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	20%	16%
Floral	14%	19%
Fruity	3%	7%
Green	9%	10%
Sweet	21%	14%
Warm	12%	16%
Woody	13%	14%
Earthy	7%	8%
Animalic	7%	9%
Fresh	20%	21%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Sel Santal EdP

Aura EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 27% vs 27%

Only in Sel Santal

Lime 29% Petitgrain 24% Nutmeg 20%

Only in Aura

Apple 25% Lemon 24% Cardamom 24%

Shared Notes

Violet 15% vs 22%

Iris 14% vs 20%

Only in Sel Santal

Salt 23% Fig 18% Cream 15% Hazelnut 14%

Only in Aura

Lavender 20% Geranium 19% Pepper 18%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 30% vs 25%

Musk 19% vs 32%

Amber 18% vs 23%

Only in Sel Santal

Styrax 17% Rose 15%

Only in Aura

Vetiver 19%

Accords

Sel Santal Aura

100%

Woody

69%

62%

Fresh Spicy

100%

63%

Aromatic

99%

82%

Powdery

92%

73%

Citrus

84%

48%

Warm Spicy

76%

52%

Violet Floral

71%

65%

Salty

57%

Sweet

Iris

56%

Lavender

55%

Musky

54%

50%

Fruity

Woody shared

100%

69%

Fresh Spicy shared

62%

100%

Aromatic shared

63%

99%

Powdery shared

82%

92%

Citrus shared

73%

84%

Warm Spicy shared

48%

76%

Violet Floral shared

52%

71%

Salty

65%

Sweet

57%

Iris

56%

Lavender

55%

Musky

54%

Fruity

50%

Performance

Sel Santal Aura

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sel Santal

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Office Date

Its moderate sillage and 'clean' yet distinctive woody character make it suitable for casual wear or as an office choice where you want to stand out a bit. The strong woody, masculine-leaning profile and potential for varied reactions mean it's less ideal for formal settings or intimate dates.

Aura

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Sport

Its strong projection and sweet, fresh profile make it excellent for casual wear and dates, where its 'sex bomb' appeal shines. However, due to its potential to be "loud" and fill a room, it's less suitable for office environments or formal settings.