Santal de Mysore Eau de Parfum vs Oud Wood Eau de Parfum
Santal de Mysore EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1991 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Oud Wood EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
Santal de Mysore is a divisive beast. For some, it's a sublime journey into creamy, spicy sandalwood. For others, it's a full-on curry house assault. Love it or hate it, it certainly makes an impression, and rarely a subtle one.
A more accessible take on Tom Ford's Oud Wood Eau de Parfum - the cardamom-rosewood opening and creamy sandalwood-oud heart are clearly modelled on the original, but the smoky, resinous depth that made Oud Wood a landmark scent is noticeably lighter and shorter-lived here.
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent. The spiced caraway-and-styrax opening and the deep, creamy sandalwood drydown read thick and warm on skin, and community season votes run fall-dominant with winter close behind. The richness reads heavy in heat, so spring and summer are minor.
Occasions
The strong, spicy-resinous profile and robust sillage make it too imposing for an office. Its warm, sensual sandalwood character and long wear suit evening dates and cool-weather formal occasions, while many reviewers also wear it casually at home for personal enjoyment. Lacks the freshness for sport.
Seasons
Warm spice, wood and amber notes read heavy and cosy, making this better suited to autumn and winter than to summer heat.
Occasions
The smoky, refined wood profile suits smart evenings and date nights well, with enough polish for formal occasions too.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean warm spicy, woody
Adds amber and cardamom, drops benzoin and caraway
Where to buy
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