Sel Santal
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 1978 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Reporter for Men
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
A divisive scent with a split personality: some find it a fresh, natural-smelling daily driver; others a throwback powerhouse. It's affordable, but be warned, formulations vary wildly.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 20% | 25% |
| Floral | 14% | 14% |
| Fruity | 3% | 3% |
| Green | 9% | 10% |
| Sweet | 21% | 17% |
| Warm | 12% | 18% |
| Woody | 13% | 9% |
| Earthy | 7% | 4% |
| Animalic | 7% | 12% |
| Fresh | 20% | 19% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, akin to many freshies. Some formulations might be too strong for intimate dates or formal events, but the general consensus points to a non-offensive, everyday wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Powdery, Citrus accords and Amber, Nutmeg notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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