Indian Sandalwood Eau de Parfum bottle Indian Sandalwood
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Cedarwood Absinth Eau de Parfum bottle Cedarwood Absinth

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Indian Sandalwood
Dunhill's Indian Sandalwood is a polarising affair. Some hail it as a creamy, authentic sandalwood dream, while others dismiss it as a disappointing, weak, and synthetic varnish. If you value a soft, close-wearing scent, it might just work.
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Our Verdict - Cedarwood Absinth
If Tom Ford Oud Wood is your jam, this deeply satisfying cedar and green patchouli blend will hit the spot. It's a proper grown-up woody scent with a cool, calming edge.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12% 0%
Floral 12% 0%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 15% 21%
Sweet 11% 3%
Warm 5% 12%
Woody 29% 41%
Earthy 35% 39%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 6% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Indian Sandalwood EdP
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Notes

Accords

Indian Sandalwood Cedarwood Absinth
100%
Woody
100%
71%
Earthy
85%
51%
Patchouli
80%
78%
Powdery
Aromatic
75%
55%
Warm Spicy
55%
54%
Iris
Bitter
52%
Balsamic
45%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Earthy shared
71%
85%
Patchouli shared
51%
80%
78%
75%
Warm Spicy shared
55%
55%
54%
52%
45%

Performance

Indian Sandalwood Cedarwood Absinth
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Indian Sandalwood

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its intimate sillage and frequently reported weak longevity make it ideal for close-quarters like the office or casual settings where a strong projection isn't needed. The sophisticated woody and powdery accords also lend themselves well to these environments, though its lack of power limits its formal appeal.

Cedarwood Absinth

Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

This woody, earthy fragrance is versatile enough for many settings, leaning especially well into formal and date night occasions due to its sophisticated character. It's a bit too heavy for sport but works for office wear in moderation.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
81%
Olfactory
89%
Notes
80%
Accord
67%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Earthy, Warm Spicy accords and Patchouli, Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Indian Sandalwood
Cedarwood Absinth
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