Scandal Pour Homme Le Parfum
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2019 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Santal Austral
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Which Should You Buy?
Lusciously dense and bold, this is a powerhouse gourmand with a seductive, creamy sandalwood-vanilla base and a punch of aromatic spice. It commands attention and radiates warmth for cold nights out.
Santal Austral is a divisive beast: some find it a gorgeous, creamy sandalwood dream, others are repulsed by a screechy, synthetic mess. It's a powerhouse with nuclear longevity, but be warned, it's not a safe blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 0% |
| Floral | 25% | 22% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 8% | 1% |
| Sweet | 36% | 36% |
| Warm | 10% | 9% |
| Woody | 28% | 33% |
| Earthy | 3% | 12% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 5% | 1% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The heavy dose of tonka, sandalwood, vanilla, and amber makes this a powerhouse for cold weather and nights, shining in fall and winter. It can work in spring if applied lightly, but is too rich, sweet, and warm for most summer days.
Occasions
Its projection and sweetness make it a bold choice for formal evenings and dates. It may overwhelm in the office or sporty settings, but works for nights out or when you want to be noticed.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and exceptional longevity, Santal Austral leans more towards evening and social events. While some reviewers wear it to the office, its intensity makes it better suited for dates or formal occasions where its powerful sillage can shine without overwhelming colleagues.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Amber, Warm Spicy accords and Sandalwood, Tonka Bean notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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