Original Santal Eau de Parfum vs B-612 Eau de Parfum

Original Santal

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2005	Year	2018
££££	Price Tier	££

B-612

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Original Santal

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B-612

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Original Santal Eau de Parfum

Divisive and classic, Original Santal splits opinions but remains a creamy, sophisticated choice for those who appreciate a mature, natural take on a familiar sweet, woody profile. Forget the cheap dupes; this has a distinct elegance.

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Our Verdict - B-612 Eau de Parfum

B-612 is a divisive beast: fans adore its modern fougère charm, often described as 'dreamy', 'calming', and 'sophisticated'. Critics, however, lament its perceived poor performance and 'synthetic' cashmeran overload. Definitely sample first, as this one is far from a safe blind buy.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	11%	0%
Floral	14%	10%
Fruity	1%	0%
Green	13%	12%
Sweet	16%	16%
Warm	12%	4%
Woody	23%	31%
Earthy	8%	17%
Animalic	6%	13%
Fresh	19%	15%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Original Santal EdP

B-612 EdP

Notes

Only in Original Santal Eau de Parfum

Juniper 22% Coriander 18% Ginger 18% Rosemary 17% Bergamot 13% Mandarin 13%

Only in B-612 Eau de Parfum

Lavender 41% Cypress 38% Geranium 22%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 34% vs 24%

Only in Original Santal Eau de Parfum

Lavender 30% Orange Blossom 18% Geranium 18%

Only in B-612 Eau de Parfum

Cashmeran 34% Cedar 24% Patchouli 18%

Shared Notes

Tonka Bean 33% vs 29%

Musk 22% vs 35%

Oakmoss 21% vs 35%

Only in Original Santal Eau de Parfum

Cedar 22%

Accords

Original Santal Eau de Parfum B-612 Eau de Parfum

100%

Aromatic

66%

85%

Woody

100%

79%

Fresh Spicy

55%

49%

Powdery

58%

Musky

57%

56%

Lavender

52%

48%

Warm Spicy

44%

Aromatic shared

100%

66%

Woody shared

85%

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

79%

55%

Powdery shared

49%

58%

Musky

57%

Lavender shared

56%

52%

Warm Spicy shared

48%

44%

Performance

Original Santal Eau de Parfum B-612 Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Original Santal Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

Its moderate sillage and warm, woody accords make it suitable for office wear without being overpowering, yet its sophisticated character shines on a date or formal event. While some reviews suggest versatility for year-round wear, the cozy sweetness leans it more towards cooler seasons, making it less ideal for sport.

B-612 Eau de Parfum

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

Despite some complaints, many find B-612's projection moderate and its overall profile clean and inoffensive, making it highly suitable for office wear. Its calming aromatic and woody accords lend themselves well to casual and date settings, though its lack of bold projection makes it less ideal for formal events.