Sherwood Eau de Parfum bottle Sherwood
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2022 Year 2024
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Desert Dawn Eau de Parfum bottle Desert Dawn

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Sherwood
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Desert Dawn
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sherwood
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Sherwood is less 'forest fantasy' and more 'creamy sandalwood enigma'. Some reckon it's a smooth, comforting dream, others find it a nauseating, persistent nightmare. Definitely one to sample, as it clearly hits different for everyone.
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Our Verdict - Desert Dawn
Divisive and somewhat derivative, Desert Dawn offers an airy, woody musk that leaves some craving more, and others wholly underwhelmed. Expect comparisons to other Byredo offerings and the infamous 'pickle note' - you'll either love its subtle sophistication or find it fleeting and overpriced.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3% 2%
Floral 21% 15%
Fruity 9% 0%
Green 11% 10%
Sweet 17% 11%
Warm 18% 15%
Woody 22% 36%
Earthy 7% 12%
Animalic 6% 9%
Fresh 8% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sherwood EdP
Desert Dawn EdP

Notes

Accords

Sherwood Desert Dawn
100%
Woody
100%
80%
Powdery
71%
58%
Musky
58%
52%
Warm Spicy
51%
Aromatic
49%
45%
Rose
Woody shared
100%
100%
Powdery shared
80%
71%
Musky shared
58%
58%
Warm Spicy shared
52%
51%
49%
45%

Performance

Sherwood Desert Dawn
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sherwood

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and creamy, soft character make it suitable for close-proximity situations like dates and casual wear. While some find it office-appropriate, others report strong longevity and a 'creamy thick' quality that could be too much in a formal or very professional setting.

Desert Dawn

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its subtle sillage and soft, clean woody profile make it ideal for office and casual wear, where it's unlikely to offend. However, its weak projection and short longevity, as noted by many, mean it might be lost in formal settings or during high-activity sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
90%
Notes
83%
Accord
84%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Powdery, Musky accords and Rose, Carrot Seeds notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sherwood
Desert Dawn
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