Queening Eau de Parfum vs Santal Complet Eau de Parfum

Queening

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2023	Year	2016
£££££	Price Tier	£££££

Santal Complet

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Queening Eau de Parfum

Queening is a divisive one, hyped to hell but leaving many underwhelmed. Expect a soft, powdery vanilla with a clean, cotton-fresh twist, though some find it synthetic or masculine. At its price point, it's a hard sell for most, failing to live up to the 'niche' expectation in terms of performance or originality.

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Our Verdict - Santal Complet Eau de Parfum

Santal Complet is a truly gorgeous scent - a creamy, comforting sandalwood with a tropical twist - but its abysmal performance and high price render it a controversial choice. Many adore the smell but struggle with its fleeting nature and skin-scent projection.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	1%	10%
Floral	13%	13%
Fruity	16%	12%
Green	6%	3%
Sweet	31%	27%
Warm	13%	19%
Woody	9%	12%
Earthy	6%	6%
Animalic	9%	6%
Fresh	20%	17%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Only in Queening Eau de Parfum

Cotton Flower 40% Apple 36% Cypress 24%

Only in Santal Complet Eau de Parfum

Coconut 64% Lemon 36%

Only in Queening Eau de Parfum

Orris 39% Rum 33% Saffron 28%

Only in Santal Complet Eau de Parfum

Violet 50% Pepper 50%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 39% vs 25%

Musk 26% vs 21%

Only in Queening Eau de Parfum

Coconut 34%

Only in Santal Complet Eau de Parfum

Sandalwood 33% Amber 20%

Accords

Queening Eau de Parfum Santal Complet Eau de Parfum

100%

Powdery

100%

91%

Vanilla

81%

46%

Woody

89%

67%

Coconut

77%

Warm Spicy

60%

58%

Sweet

58%

Iris

52%

Musky

58%

Amber

52%

Fruity

Fresh Spicy

49%

Violet Floral

49%

47%

Fresh

46%

Floral

Powdery shared

100%

Vanilla shared

91%

81%

Woody shared

46%

89%

Coconut shared

67%

77%

Warm Spicy

60%

Sweet shared

58%

Iris

58%

Musky shared

52%

58%

Amber

52%

Fruity

52%

Fresh Spicy

49%

Violet Floral

49%

Fresh

47%

Floral

46%

Performance

Queening Eau de Parfum Santal Complet Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Queening Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date

Given its generally light projection and moderate longevity, Queening is versatile enough for casual and office wear without being overpowering. The sweet and powdery accords make it suitable for a relaxed date night, but it lacks the gravitas or bold character for formal events.

Santal Complet Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and often-reported poor longevity make it suitable for close encounters like dates or casual wear, as it won't overwhelm. While refined, the creamy, tropical leaning might feel a bit too relaxed for highly formal settings, but it's not entirely out of place.