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Sandalwood Eau de Parfum bottle Sandalwood EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
1976 Year 1992
££ Price Tier ££
What About Adam Eau de Parfum bottle What About Adam EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sandalwood EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - What About Adam EDP
This discontinued Joop! fragrance is an absolute love-it-or-hate-it affair, but those who love it are practically evangelical. The bold, photorealistic tomato leaf note makes it unique, though some find it utterly disgusting. It's a risk-taker for sure, but a memorable one if you get a good bottle.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sandalwood EDP
What About Adam EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cedar 50% vs 24%
Lavender 50% vs 27%
Only in What About Adam
Geranium 25% Sandalwood 24%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 30% vs 23%

Accords

Sandalwood What About Adam
100%
Woody
58%
56%
Aromatic
100%
Green
69%
55%
Powdery
Citrus
54%
47%
Lavender
Earthy
44%
Woody shared
100%
58%
Aromatic shared
56%
100%
69%
55%
54%
47%
44%

Performance

Sandalwood What About Adam
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sandalwood

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

What About Adam

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport

Its fresh, green, and aromatic profile, coupled with strong performance, makes it fantastic for casual wear and active use. The prominent and divisive tomato leaf note makes it less ideal for formal settings or intimate dates where mass appeal is key, and it might be a bit too strong for office environments.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sandalwood EDP
What About Adam EDP
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