He Wood Eau de Parfum vs Orris & Sandalwood Cologne

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He Wood Eau de Parfum bottle He Wood EDP
EDP Concentration EDC
M Gender U
2007 Year 2015
££ Price Tier ££
Orris & Sandalwood Cologne bottle Orris & Sandalwood EDC

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - He Wood EDP
A cult classic gone too soon, He Wood is an ode to the forest, blending earthy wood notes with ethereal violets. Many miss its refined, natural scent, though a few found it too floral or fleeting. Definitely a case of 'love it or sorely miss it'.
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Our Verdict - Orris & Sandalwood EDC
This is a love-it-or-hate-it Jo Malone creation. Its prominent orris note is undeniably divisive, with some reviewers finding it
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
He Wood EDP
Orris & Sandalwood EDC

Notes

Only in Orris & Sandalwood
Galbanum 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 31% vs 33%
Amber 28% vs 33%
Only in He Wood
Fir Resin 40%
Only in Orris & Sandalwood
Labdanum 33%

Accords

He Wood Orris & Sandalwood
100%
Woody
56%
70%
Powdery
100%
Iris
77%
67%
Violet Floral
74%
64%
Aromatic
45%
45%
Earthy
58%
57%
Ozonic
Amber
57%
Musky
54%
50%
Aquatic
48%
Fresh
Floral
48%
46%
Green
Woody shared
100%
56%
Powdery shared
70%
100%
77%
Violet Floral shared
67%
74%
Aromatic shared
64%
45%
Earthy shared
45%
58%
57%
57%
54%
50%
48%
48%
46%

Performance

He Wood Orris & Sandalwood
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

He Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and subtle nature makes it excellent for casual wear, office environments, and even light sport given its ozonic facets. It's less suited for formal events due to its understated character, and only moderately good for dates as some find it lacks 'sexiness,' though others did receive compliments.

Orris & Sandalwood

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

With moderate longevity and low sillage, this is a refined choice for the office, casual wear, or a reserved date. Its subtle nature makes it less ideal for formal events requiring a stronger presence or for sports.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
81%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, powdery, violet floral

Key Differences

Adds cypriol oil or nagarmotha and galbanum, drops cedar and fir resin

Where to buy

He Wood EDP
Orris & Sandalwood EDC
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