Santal Complet Eau de Parfum bottle Santal Complet
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2016 Year -
£££££ Price Tier ££
Tres Bon Eau de Parfum bottle Tres Bon

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Santal Complet Eau de Parfum
Santal Complet is a truly gorgeous scent - a creamy, comforting sandalwood with a tropical twist - but its abysmal performance and high price render it a controversial choice. Many adore the smell but struggle with its fleeting nature and skin-scent projection.
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Our Verdict - Tres Bon Eau de Parfum
Tres Bon is a divisive clone, swinging between fans who detect subtle nuances inspired by Creed and those utterly disappointed by its weak performance and synthetic character. Expect a muddled, powdery experience that barely lasts.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 18%
Floral 13% 18%
Fruity 12% 2%
Green 3% 5%
Sweet 27% 17%
Warm 19% 20%
Woody 12% 12%
Earthy 6% 4%
Animalic 6% 8%
Fresh 17% 21%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Santal Complet EdP
Tres Bon EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 36% vs 30%
Only in Santal Complet Eau de Parfum
Coconut 64%
Only in Tres Bon Eau de Parfum
Spicy 35% Bergamot 34%
Shared Notes
Violet 50% vs 41%
Only in Santal Complet Eau de Parfum
Pepper 50%
Only in Tres Bon Eau de Parfum
Lavender 33% Pink Pepper 25%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 32% vs 34%
Vanilla 25% vs 19%
Musk 21% vs 28%
Amber 19% vs 17%

Accords

Santal Complet Eau de Parfum Tres Bon Eau de Parfum
100%
Powdery
100%
89%
Woody
75%
81%
Vanilla
77%
Coconut
Citrus
72%
49%
Violet Floral
68%
58%
Musky
66%
60%
Warm Spicy
61%
Lavender
60%
58%
Sweet
Aromatic
58%
52%
Amber
49%
Fresh Spicy
50%
Powdery shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
89%
75%
81%
77%
72%
Violet Floral shared
49%
68%
Musky shared
58%
66%
Warm Spicy shared
60%
61%
60%
58%
58%
52%
Fresh Spicy shared
49%
50%

Performance

Santal Complet Eau de Parfum Tres Bon Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Santal Complet Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and often-reported poor longevity make it suitable for close encounters like dates or casual wear, as it won't overwhelm. While refined, the creamy, tropical leaning might feel a bit too relaxed for highly formal settings, but it's not entirely out of place.

Tres Bon Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its weak projection and longevity make it suitable for office wear where it won't overpower. The clean and slightly powdery profile also lends itself to casual daytime use, but it lacks the oomph for dates or formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
91%
Accord
64%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Powdery, Woody accords and Violet, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Santal Complet Eau de Parfum
Tres Bon Eau de Parfum
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