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Declaration d'Un Soir Eau de Parfum bottle Declaration d'Un Soir EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
M Gender U
2012 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Bois de Santal Eau de Toilette bottle Bois de Santal EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Declaration d'Un Soir EDP
This is a masterpiece that should never have been discontinued. An elegant, fresh, and spicy rose for men that turns heads without shouting, though some find it a touch too floral or dated. It's often debated if it's truly masculine, but it definitely leaves an impression.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Bois de Santal EDT
A versatile sandalwood scent with warm spicy undertones, perfect for both day and evening settings.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Declaration d'Un Soir EDP
Bois de Santal EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Pepper 38% vs 53%
Only in Declaration d'Un Soir
Cardamom 33% Caraway 29%
Only in Bois de Santal
Ginger 46%
Shared Notes
Nutmeg 33% vs 23%
Only in Declaration d'Un Soir
Rose 67%
Only in Bois de Santal
Cedar 47% Cardamom 29%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 100% vs 66%
Only in Bois de Santal
Musk 20% Amber 13%

Accords

Declaration d'Un Soir Bois de Santal
100%
Fresh Spicy
70%
62%
Woody
100%
90%
Rose
83%
Warm Spicy
60%
60%
Aromatic
52%
Floral
Musky
50%
48%
Powdery
Amber
30%
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
70%
Woody shared
62%
100%
90%
Warm Spicy shared
83%
60%
60%
52%
50%
48%
30%

Performance

Declaration d'Un Soir Bois de Santal
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Declaration d'Un Soir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

Its moderate sillage and elegant, fresh spicy-rose profile make it suitable for office wear without being overpowering. The sensual and romantic undertones, often described as a 'cheat code' for dates, bolster its appeal for evening occasions. Its versatility means it can also elevate casual outings or formal events without feeling out of place.

Bois de Santal

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The warm and creamy sandalwood makes it suitable for transitions in spring and fall, while its woody accords make it enjoyable in cooler summer nights and mild winter days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Its moderate projection makes it suitable for office and casual settings, while the soft woody charm is ideal for intimate dates. It lacks the freshness normally suitable for sporty activities.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
83%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh spicy, warm spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Declaration d'Un Soir EDP
Bois de Santal EDT
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