Sacred Wood
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Mena
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper mood-setter. It's a clean, pure sandalwood that divides opinion - some get pickles, some get perfection. But for those who get it, it's a creamy, sophisticated woodsy dream. Just forget the price for a minute, yeah?
Mena is a scent that provokes strong reactions. Prepare yourself for an orthodox church in a bottle, a rich, resinous amber and sandalwood affair. Some find it a spiritual masterpiece, others a challenging, even 'soiled nappy' scent. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it kind of fragrance.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 0% | 2% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 10% |
| Sweet | 23% | 22% |
| Warm | 24% | 23% |
| Woody | 38% | 48% |
| Earthy | 11% | 11% |
| Animalic | 3% | 10% |
| Fresh | 5% | 13% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Despite its luxurious feel, Sacred Wood's often noted as a subtle skin scent with moderate projection, making it suitable for casual wear and the office. It's refined enough for dates and some formal events, but its understated nature might not make a big impression for very high-stakes occasions. The woody, lactonic accords lend themselves more to everyday elegance than energetic activities.
Seasons
A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.
Occasions
Its rich, resinous character and significant projection make it unsuitable for an office setting. However, the luxurious, warm amber and sandalwood make it an ideal choice for a date or formal evening, while being a bit too heavy for casual daytime wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Amber accords and Sandalwood, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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