Piano Santal
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Monocline 05
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is a love-it-or-hate-it sandalwood. For some, it's a creamy, sophisticated dream, but for others, the cumin and ambroxan turn into a challenging, even 'urinal' experience. Definitely sample before committing.
This one's a bit of a pickle - literally. Maison Alhambra's Monocline 05 promised cashmeran cosiness but delivers a divisive gin and tonic vibe with a side of pickle juice. You'll either love its fresh, woody strangeness or wonder why you'd ever want to smell like this. It's cheap enough to experiment, though.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 0% |
| Floral | 2% | 0% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 0% |
| Sweet | 17% | 30% |
| Warm | 12% | 15% |
| Woody | 25% | 35% |
| Earthy | 5% | 0% |
| Animalic | 27% | 40% |
| Fresh | 16% | 0% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its intimate sillage and comforting woody-lactonic profile make it suitable for dates and casual wear, drawing people in without overwhelming. It's too complex and potentially divisive for the office, and certainly not for sport due to its warm, rich character.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its light projection and moderate longevity make it suitable for office environments where you don't want to overpower. Given its unique woody-fresh character, it's a good casual scent, though less suited for formal events or romantic dates where something more conventionally appealing might be preferred.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Powdery, Musky accords and Cashmeran notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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