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Santal Majuscule Eau de Parfum bottle Santal Majuscule EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2012 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Forgiven Eau de Parfum bottle Forgiven EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Santal Majuscule EDP
Santal Majuscule is a sophisticated, sensual sandalwood and rose combo, elevated by bitter cacao. It's a divisive one - some find it a touch serious and dusty, others find it an evocative masterpiece and signature-worthy. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so test it first.
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Our Verdict - Forgiven EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Nasomatto - Pardon - a oud fragrance led by Oud, Sandalwood, with woody depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Santal Majuscule EDP
Forgiven EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Sandalwood 100% vs 46%
Only in Forgiven
Oud 53%
Only in Santal Majuscule
Rose 100%

Accords

Santal Majuscule Forgiven
100%
Woody
78%
Oud
90%
75%
Rose
75%
Cacao
Gourmand
66%
65%
Powdery
45%
Floral
54%
45%
Balsamic
Sweet
42%
Woody shared
100%
78%
Oud
90%
75%
75%
66%
65%
Floral shared
45%
54%
45%
42%

Performance

Santal Majuscule Forgiven
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Santal Majuscule

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent. The dry woody sandalwood, bitter cacao, and dark rose read thickest on warm skin in autumn and winter, with wearers reporting it needs a little warmth to bloom.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its serious, introspective character and strong projection make it a special-occasion and evening pick rather than an all-day office staple. It suits dates and formal cool-weather wear, can work casually for those who like a statement, and is far too dense for sport.

Forgiven

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the oud, woody profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the oud accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Santal Majuscule EDP
Forgiven EDP
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