Santal Insolent Eau de Parfum bottle Santal Insolent
Edp Concentration Extrait
U Gender U
2020 Year 2022
££ Price Tier ££
Lucky Charm Extrait bottle Lucky Charm

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Santal Insolent
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Lucky Charm
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Santal Insolent
This is a seriously polarising sandalwood, attracting either fervent love or intense dislike. It's often compared to Santal 33, but many find it superior, though some report a challenging pickle-like opening.
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Our Verdict - Lucky Charm
If you're after a polished, slightly sweet woody aromatic fit for a refined bloke, Lucky Charm delivers a smooth, distinctive ride. Just don't go expecting anything dark or carnal - this one's all about airy sophistication.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 4% 5%
Floral 0% 0%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 4% 2%
Sweet 11% 18%
Warm 32% 33%
Woody 34% 33%
Earthy 14% 11%
Animalic 13% 5%
Fresh 8% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Santal Insolent EdP
Lucky Charm Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Elemi 34% vs 33%
Cardamom 33% vs 33%
Only in Santal Insolent
Pepper 32%
Only in Lucky Charm
Frankincense 33%

Accords

Santal Insolent Lucky Charm
100%
Woody
100%
52%
Amber
75%
68%
Warm Spicy
65%
55%
Aromatic
68%
57%
Leather
44%
Fresh Spicy
57%
55%
Powdery
52%
Balsamic
52%
48%
Smoky
Tobacco
31%
Musky
27%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Amber shared
52%
75%
Warm Spicy shared
68%
65%
Aromatic shared
55%
68%
57%
Fresh Spicy shared
44%
57%
55%
Balsamic shared
52%
52%
48%
31%
27%

Performance

Santal Insolent Lucky Charm
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Santal Insolent

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its substantial longevity and rich, woody-spicy character make it a strong choice for dates and formal events, though perhaps a bit much for a conservative office. The unique and powerful scent profile, especially the 'pickle' note for some, might be too distracting for daily casual wear.

Lucky Charm

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Given its strong, aromatic, and slightly sweet character, Lucky Charm is best suited for formal occasions or dates where a sophisticated impression is desired. While it has good longevity and moderate projection, its distinctiveness might be a bit much for everyday casual wear, and it's certainly not for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
92%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
88%
Accord
83%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Aromatic accords and Sandalwood, Elemi notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Santal Insolent
Lucky Charm
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