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Santalum Eau de Parfum bottle Santalum EDP
EDP Concentration Parfum
U Gender U
2022 Year 2025
££ Price Tier ££
Santalum Solid Parfum bottle Santalum Solid Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Santalum EDP
Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it situation with Santalum. Some will swoon over its creamy, pure sandalwood, while others will find it underwhelming, weak, or even a bit metallic. It's subtle, so don't expect fireworks.
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Our Verdict - Santalum Solid Parfum
If you're after a warm, creamy sandalwood that feels both ancient and modern, this is it. It's a comforting scent that wears close, perfect for those who prefer understated elegance over shouty sillage. It's not a beast, and that's precisely why it works.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Santalum EDP
Santalum Solid Parfum

Notes

Santalum
Santalum Solid

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Shared Notes
Milk 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Woody 50% vs 50%
Sandalwood 50% vs 50%

Accords

Santalum Santalum Solid
100%
Woody
100%
52%
Lactonic
62%
52%
Powdery
48%
48%
Warm Spicy
44%
39%
Balsamic
37%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Lactonic shared
52%
62%
Powdery shared
52%
48%
Warm Spicy shared
48%
44%
Balsamic shared
39%
37%

Performance

Santalum Santalum Solid
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Santalum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Given its creamy, clean, and often subtle character, Santalum is ideal for the office and casual wear where an intimate scent is preferred. Its lack of strong projection makes it less suitable for formal events or sports, where a more prominent fragrance is often desired.

Santalum Solid

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its intimate sillage and calming woody-lactonic profile make it excellent for close encounters and personal wear, scoring high for casual and date settings. While refined, its lack of projection and distinct character might be too subtle for making a statement at formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, lactonic, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Santalum EDP
Santalum Solid Parfum
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