Sandalwood
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1976 | Year | 2018 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Yardley Gentleman Elite
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Divisive, bordering on infamous, for its inconsistent performance and quality. Some call it an old man's cheap shower gel, others a signature scent that garnered more compliments than anything else in their collection. Go figure.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 14% | 18% |
| Floral | 5% | 0% |
| Fruity | 1% | 3% |
| Green | 20% | 18% |
| Sweet | 9% | 9% |
| Warm | 3% | 8% |
| Woody | 34% | 39% |
| Earthy | 10% | 19% |
| Animalic | 1% | 2% |
| Fresh | 22% | 21% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
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.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its generally weak projection and longevity make it ideal for casual wear or the gym; it's clean and inoffensive. For office and formal events, it's a bit too understated to make an impact unless heavily oversprayed, which is fine given its low price point.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Warm Spicy accords and Vetiver, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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