Santal Royal
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Khaltat Al Oudh
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Santal Royal is a rich, complex scent that beautifully balances oud, rose, and sandalwood. It's a divisive one for some, with reformulations causing a stir, but many find it a sophisticated choice for cooler weather.
This budget-friendly Middle Eastern gem is a divisive one. While some hail it as a luxurious, long-lasting rose and oud masterpiece, others find it shockingly synthetic. If you're willing to take the gamble, it might just be the best £10 you ever spend.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 30% | 30% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 2% | 1% |
| Sweet | 15% | 22% |
| Warm | 8% | 9% |
| Woody | 37% | 32% |
| Earthy | 10% | 8% |
| Animalic | 26% | 15% |
| Fresh | 3% | 5% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This heavy, long-lasting scent leans formal and is best suited for special events or date nights where you want to make an impression. Its intense woods, oud, and leather are too potent for everyday office wear or casual settings, especially given its strong sillage.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong woody, oud, and amber accords, plus a reported long-lasting performance and good sillage, make it more suited for evenings and formal events. While some find it office appropriate due to its blend, the intensity means careful application is key to avoid overpowering colleagues.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Rose, Oud accords and Rose, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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