Egra Men Eau de Parfum vs Orris & Sandalwood Cologne

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Egra Men Eau de Parfum bottle Egra Men EDP
EDP Concentration EDC
M Gender U
- Year 2015
£ Price Tier ££
Orris & Sandalwood Cologne bottle Orris & Sandalwood EDC

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Egra Men EDP
This one's a proper wild card, polarising opinions on whether it's a cheap and nasty knock-off or an absolute bargain-bin banger that outshines the rest. Expect robust performance and a divisive, green-forward scent profile.
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Our Verdict - Orris & Sandalwood EDC
This is a love-it-or-hate-it Jo Malone creation. Its prominent orris note is undeniably divisive, with some reviewers finding it
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Egra Men EDP
Orris & Sandalwood EDC

Notes

Accords

Egra Men Orris & Sandalwood
100%
Woody
56%
52%
Powdery
100%
94%
Aromatic
45%
49%
Iris
77%
65%
Green
Earthy
58%
57%
Ozonic
50%
Amber
57%
Musky
54%
50%
Aquatic
Floral
48%
47%
Citrus
Woody shared
100%
56%
Powdery shared
52%
100%
Aromatic shared
94%
45%
Iris shared
49%
77%
65%
58%
57%
Amber shared
50%
57%
54%
50%
48%
47%

Performance

Egra Men Orris & Sandalwood
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Egra Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Given its strong performance and green, fresh elements, Egra Men is well-suited for casual wear and can easily transition to sports or a less formal office environment. While some find it too potent for intimate settings, it's generally versatile enough for daily use.

Orris & Sandalwood

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

With moderate longevity and low sillage, this is a refined choice for the office, casual wear, or a reserved date. Its subtle nature makes it less ideal for formal events requiring a stronger presence or for sports.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, powdery

Key Differences

Adds amber and cypriol oil or nagarmotha, drops ambergris and fir resin

Where to buy

Egra Men EDP
Orris & Sandalwood EDC
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