Sel Santal Eau de Parfum vs Tres Bon Eau de Parfum

Sel Santal

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2016	Year	-
££	Price Tier	££

Tres Bon

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sel Santal

This one's a divisive woody number - some get a sophisticated, salty cedar, others are just left with a cheap aftershave or, worse, straight-up pickles. Definitely not a safe blind buy, especially if you're not into leaning masculine.

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Our Verdict - Tres Bon

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	20%	18%
Floral	14%	18%
Fruity	3%	2%
Green	9%	5%
Sweet	21%	17%
Warm	12%	20%
Woody	13%	12%
Earthy	7%	4%
Animalic	7%	8%
Fresh	20%	21%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Sel Santal EdP

Tres Bon EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 27% vs 33%

Only in Sel Santal

Lime 29% Petitgrain 24% Nutmeg 20%

Only in Tres Bon

Spicy 35% Lemon 31%

Shared Notes

Violet 15% vs 41%

Only in Sel Santal

Salt 23% Fig 18% Cream 15% Iris 14% Hazelnut 14%

Only in Tres Bon

Lavender 33% Pink Pepper 25%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 30% vs 34%

Musk 19% vs 28%

Amber 18% vs 17%

Only in Sel Santal

Styrax 17% Rose 15%

Only in Tres Bon

Vanilla 19%

Accords

Sel Santal Tres Bon

100%

Woody

75%

82%

Powdery

100%

73%

Citrus

72%

52%

Violet Floral

68%

Musky

66%

65%

Salty

63%

Aromatic

58%

62%

Fresh Spicy

50%

48%

Warm Spicy

61%

Lavender

60%

57%

Sweet

50%

Fruity

Soft Spicy

49%

Woody shared

100%

75%

Powdery shared

82%

100%

Citrus shared

73%

72%

Violet Floral shared

52%

68%

Musky

66%

Salty

65%

Aromatic shared

63%

58%

Fresh Spicy shared

62%

50%

Warm Spicy shared

48%

61%

Lavender

60%

Sweet

57%

Fruity

50%

Soft Spicy

49%

Performance

Sel Santal Tres Bon

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sel Santal

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Office Date

Its moderate sillage and 'clean' yet distinctive woody character make it suitable for casual wear or as an office choice where you want to stand out a bit. The strong woody, masculine-leaning profile and potential for varied reactions mean it's less ideal for formal settings or intimate dates.

Tres Bon

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.