Is Aromara Obsidian Veil a dupe of Guerlain Santal Royal?
Santal Royal EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Obsidian Veil Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Santal Royal
- Obsidian Veil
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Santal Royal is a rich, complex scent that beautifully balances oud, rose, and sandalwood. It's a divisive one for some, with reformulations causing a stir, but many find it a sophisticated choice for cooler weather.
Obsidian Veil is Aromara's take on Guerlain Santal Royal, a creamy oud-and-sandalwood fragrance. It captures the smoky, creamy warmth of the pairing reasonably well, though the sandalwood base is thinner than Guerlain's signature richness.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This heavy, long-lasting scent leans formal and is best suited for special events or date nights where you want to make an impression. Its intense woods, oud, and leather are too potent for everyday office wear or casual settings, especially given its strong sillage.
Seasons
A warm, creamy sandalwood-oud composition that suits cold-weather wear more than the floral opening might suggest.
Occasions
Smoky and sophisticated enough for evening dates and formal occasions rather than casual daytime wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Leather, Sandalwood, Oud
Adds amber and musk
Where to buy
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