Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal Eau de Parfum bottle Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2014 Year 2022
££ Price Tier ££
Rose Fatale Eau de Parfum bottle Rose Fatale

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal Eau de Parfum
Santal Royal divides opinion like no other. Some find this unapologetically bold oud-rose beast an opulent masterpiece, dripping with mystique and luxury. Others recoil from its intensity, labelling it a headache-inducing, synthetic mess. Definitely not a blind buy unless you like a bit of drama.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Rose Fatale Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper dark horse. Forget your granny's rose garden, Rose Fatale is a sophisticated, woody rose that’s divisive but certainly not dull. It's bold, demands attention, and probably isn't for everyone - but if it clicks, it's a future classic.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13% 11%
Floral 53% 42%
Fruity 15% 19%
Green 6% 9%
Sweet 28% 23%
Warm 13% 11%
Woody 0% 2%
Earthy 0% 1%
Animalic 4% 1%
Fresh 12% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal EdP
Rose Fatale EdP

Notes

Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal Eau de Parfum
Rose Fatale Eau de Parfum
Only in Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal Eau de Parfum
Jasmine 51% Neroli 49%
Only in Rose Fatale Eau de Parfum
Pear 27% Nutmeg 27% Litchi 24% Lemon 22%
Shared Notes
Rose 40% vs 40%
Only in Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal Eau de Parfum
Cinnamon 31% Peach 28%
Only in Rose Fatale Eau de Parfum
Peony 31% Geranium 28%

Accords

Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal Eau de Parfum Rose Fatale Eau de Parfum
100%
Oud
100%
89%
Rose
81%
85%
Woody
49%
77%
Leather
75%
Powdery
62%
Animalic
62%
Cinnamon
55%
Amber
61%
52%
Floral
60%
Vanilla
52%
Fresh
50%
Fruity
47%
Sweet
46%
Oud shared
100%
100%
Rose shared
89%
81%
Woody shared
85%
49%
77%
75%
62%
62%
Amber shared
55%
61%
Floral shared
52%
60%
52%
50%
47%
46%

Performance

Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal Eau de Parfum Rose Fatale Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its nuclear performance and robust oud-rose-leather accord make it too dominant for most office environments. However, its luxurious and mysterious vibe, coupled with an 'opulent' feel, makes it perfectly suited for special formal events and romantic date nights.

Rose Fatale Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

The prominent oud and rose accords make this too intense for an office setting, but its bold and luxurious character is perfect for a special date night or a formal event. It's definitely not a casual or sport fragrance given its rich depth.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
83%
Accord
59%
Key Similarities

Both share Oud, Rose, Amber accords and Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal Eau de Parfum
Rose Fatale Eau de Parfum
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