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| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2013 | Year | 2011 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Hermessence Santal Massoïa
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive wildcard. Some find it a beautifully complex, inexpensive niche stunner, a sweet-spicy-smoky blueberry dream. For others, it's a synthetic head-ache inducing mess, smelling like dirty potatoes or cat urine. Proceed with caution and definitely don't blind buy.
Divisive and expensive, this is a love-it-or-hate-it sandalwood. Some adore its milky, figgy woodiness, finding it ethereal and comforting. Others get barnyard, hay, or even 'minty fig water'. It's Jean-Claude Ellena's signature watercolour style, for better or worse.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 9% | 0% |
| Floral | 15% | 9% |
| Fruity | 18% | 13% |
| Green | 3% | 3% |
| Sweet | 36% | 42% |
| Warm | 4% | 5% |
| Woody | 26% | 28% |
| Earthy | 1% | 2% |
| Animalic | 2% | 0% |
| Fresh | 5% | 5% |
Mood
Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and longevity, and rich, unique character, it's best suited for dates or casual outings where it can stand out without overpowering. It's likely too strong for an office setting and definitely not for sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its subtle sillage and calming nature make it ideal for office wear, where it won't overpower. The creamy woodiness is suitable for casual outings and intimate dates, but its lack of projection and formal power limits its use for grander formal events or active sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Sweet, Fruity accords and Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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