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| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1997 | Year | 1976 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Sandalwood
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This budget-friendly aquatic woody fragrance is a fresh, clean scent that punches well above its weight, with many proclaiming it a dead ringer for Chanel's Platinum Egoiste. Don't expect huge performance, but for the price, it's a solid, inoffensive daily reach.
This is *the* sandalwood to which all others are compared, leaving devotees in a frenzy of nostalgia and desperate eBay searches. Its richness and depth are universally praised, though its potency demands a light hand.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 14% |
| Floral | 5% | 5% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 15% | 20% |
| Sweet | 9% | 9% |
| Warm | 6% | 3% |
| Woody | 31% | 34% |
| Earthy | 11% | 10% |
| Animalic | 7% | 1% |
| Fresh | 26% | 22% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it ideal for office and casual wear, akin to a 'shower gel' scent. While some reviewers call it a good gym scent, its lighter performance limits its suitability for formal events or a romantic date.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its potent nature and strong projection mean it's best reserved for cooler weather and appropriate for more dressy occasions or intimate dates. While versatile, its robust character might be too intrusive for a close-quarters office environment if over-applied.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Powdery accords and Lavender, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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