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Santalum Eau de Parfum bottle Santalum EDP
EDP Concentration Oil
U Gender U
2022 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Chloé Santalum Parfum bottle Chloé Santalum Oil

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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 - Chloé Santalum Oil
Santalum blends creamy sandalwood with floral nuances, creating a refined yet approachable scent for versatile wear.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Santalum EDP
Chloé Santalum Oil

Notes

Only in Chloé Santalum
Bergamot 100%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 50% vs 52%
Only in Santalum
Woody 50%
Only in Chloé Santalum
Cedar 24% Coconut 24%

Accords

Santalum Chloé Santalum
100%
Woody
90%
Floral
70%
52%
Lactonic
60%
52%
Powdery
Fresh
40%
39%
Balsamic
Spicy
30%
Woody shared
100%
90%
70%
Lactonic shared
52%
60%
52%
40%
39%
30%

Performance

Santalum Chloé Santalum
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.

Chloé Santalum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

The warm spicy and sandalwood facets make it suitable for fall, while the creamy floral notes add freshness for spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and appealing creamy sandalwood accord make it versatile for dates and casual settings. Suitable for the office with restraint.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
3%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, lactonic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Santalum EDP
Chloé Santalum Oil
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