Macau Eau de Parfum vs Santal Intense Eau de Parfum

Macau

Edp	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
-	Year	2024
£	Price Tier	££

Santal Intense

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Macau

B

Santal Intense

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Macau

A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de l'Homme (2009) - cardamom, lavender and vetiver translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.

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Our Verdict - Santal Intense

This one's a smooth operator, a modern barbershop classic that smells divine. However, the 'Intense' moniker might be a bit ambitious for its performance, leaving some wishing for more projection and longevity.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	13%	12%
Floral	6%	5%
Fruity	1%	0%
Green	12%	10%
Sweet	10%	14%
Warm	30%	34%
Woody	19%	18%
Earthy	12%	8%
Animalic	2%	3%
Fresh	18%	17%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Macau EdP

Santal Intense EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Cardamom 57% vs 24%

Bergamot 42% vs 19%

Only in Santal Intense

Pepper 20% Lemon 20% Grass 17%

Shared Notes

Lavender 41% vs 33%

Only in Macau

Cedar 33% Cumin 26%

Only in Santal Intense

Clove 35% Nutmeg 31%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 40% vs 15%

Only in Macau

Caraway 31% Coumarin 29%

Only in Santal Intense

Sandalwood 20% Cedar 16% Frankincense 15% Vanilla 14% Amber 10% Musk 10%

Accords

Macau Santal Intense

65%

Woody

100%

90%

Warm Spicy

93%

85%

Aromatic

79%

50%

Fresh Spicy

80%

Powdery

62%

40%

Amber

58%

Citrus

58%

55%

Lavender

47%

Vanilla

48%

Green

46%

Woody shared

65%

100%

Warm Spicy shared

90%

93%

Aromatic shared

85%

79%

Fresh Spicy shared

50%

80%

Powdery

62%

Amber shared

40%

58%

Citrus

58%

Lavender shared

55%

47%

Vanilla

48%

Green

46%

Performance

Macau Santal Intense

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Intimate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Macau

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring Summer

Cardamom-lavender-vetiver wears warmest autumn and cool spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual Formal

Also Works:

Office

Date night, evening, casual evening, formal.

Santal Intense

Seasons

Best For:

Spring

Also Works:

Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and winter pair best.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Formal

Also Works:

Date Casual

Its refined, clean scent makes it suitable for office and formal wear, leaning into its 'barbershop' charm. While pleasant for dates, its limited projection noted by reviewers means it won't dominate a casual setting or survive vigorous sport.