Is Perfume Parlour Full Crystal a dupe of Fragrance Du Bois Santal Complet?

Santal Complet EDP

Fragrance Du Bois   Original Favourite

Full Crystal EDP

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Santal Complet Eau de Parfum bottle Santal Complet EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2016 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Full Crystal Eau de Parfum bottle Full Crystal EDP
$283.99+ tax from
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at Maple Prime
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Santal Complet EDP
Santal Complet is a truly gorgeous scent - a creamy, comforting sandalwood with a tropical twist - but its abysmal performance and high price render it a controversial choice. Many adore the smell but struggle with its fleeting nature and skin-scent projection.
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Our Verdict - Full Crystal EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Fragrance Du Bois Santal Complet - a citrus fragrance led by Lemon, Coconut, with fruity depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Santal Complet EDP A Full Crystal EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Santal Complet EDP
Full Crystal EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Coconut 63% vs 46%
Violet 50% vs 46%
Pepper 50% vs 53%
Lemon 36% vs 53%
Sandalwood 32% vs 19%
Vanilla 25% vs 23%
Musk 21% vs 26%
Amber 19% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Coconut 63% vs 46%
Lemon 36% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Violet 50% vs 46%
Pepper 50% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 32% vs 19%
Vanilla 25% vs 23%
Musk 21% vs 26%
Amber 19% vs 30%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Santal Complet Full Crystal
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Santal Complet

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and often-reported poor longevity make it suitable for close encounters like dates or casual wear, as it won't overwhelm. While refined, the creamy, tropical leaning might feel a bit too relaxed for highly formal settings, but it's not entirely out of place.

Full Crystal

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Pepper, Vanilla, Coconut

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

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