1888 Eau de Parfum vs Saont Red Eau de Parfum

1888 EDP

Xerjoff by Karine Vinchon-Spehner, Michèle Saramito

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 1888 EDP

This one's a proper spicy amber floral that splits the room; some swear by its classic elegance, others find it too 'old-school' or 'medicinal'. Definitely not for everyone, so sample first.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Saont Red EDP

Saont Red chases Tom Ford Santal Blush's creamy spiced-sandalwood signature: the cumin-and-cinnamon spice, soft rose-ylang heart and rich, milky sandalwood base all read recognisably. The dupe simplifies the original's quiet, second-skin luxury and trims its sillage, wearing flatter and skin-close, but as a budget creamy-woody it captures the exotic, sensual character for a fraction of the price.

Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

1888 EDP

Saont Red EDP

Notes

Only in 1888

Carnation 34% Pepper 24% Coriander 22% Saffron 20%

Only in Saont Red

Spicy 25% Cinnamon 23% Cumin 21% Carrot Seeds 16% Fenugreek 16%

Shared Notes

Ylang-Ylang 39% vs 32%

Rose 31% vs 35%

Only in 1888

Neroli 29%

Only in Saont Red

Jasmine 32%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 25% vs 28%

Only in 1888

Amber 36% Patchouli 19% Birch 19%

Only in Saont Red

Cedar 19% Benzoin 19% Musk 17% Oud 16%

Accords

1888 Saont Red

100%

Warm Spicy

75%

85%

Woody

90%

76%

Amber

45%

72%

Floral

50%

65%

Aromatic

Creamy

65%

56%

Yellow Floral

56%

Fresh Spicy

52%

Leather

51%

Powdery

48%

Rose

Oud

40%

Warm Spicy shared

100%

75%

Woody shared

85%

90%

Amber shared

76%

45%

Floral shared

72%

50%

Aromatic

65%

Creamy

65%

Yellow Floral

56%

Fresh Spicy

56%

Leather

52%

Powdery

51%

Rose

48%

Oud

40%

Performance

1888 Saont Red

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Intimate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

1888

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its strong projection and rich, spicy-amber profile make it too much for the office. However, it's perfect for formal events and dates, with many reviewers praising its luxurious and head-turning quality.

Saont Red