Santal Intense
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2013 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
TO BE The King
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a smooth operator, a modern barbershop classic that smells divine. However, the 'Intense' moniker might be a bit ambitious for its performance, leaving some wishing for more projection and longevity.
This one is a divisive number: some hail its unique, spicy sweetness as a hidden gem, others recoil from its synthetic edge. It's affordable, quirky and certainly not for everyone, but if it hits right, it's a stellar bargain.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 6% |
| Floral | 5% | 9% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 10% | 10% |
| Sweet | 14% | 20% |
| Warm | 34% | 26% |
| Woody | 18% | 25% |
| Earthy | 8% | 10% |
| Animalic | 3% | 4% |
| Fresh | 17% | 15% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and winter pair best.
Occasions
Its refined, clean scent makes it suitable for office and formal wear, leaning into its 'barbershop' charm. While pleasant for dates, its limited projection noted by reviewers means it won't dominate a casual setting or survive vigorous sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and generally pleasant, albeit sometimes polarising, aroma make it fit for casual wear and dates. The spicy sweetness and occasional synthetic undertones are less suited for formal settings or sports, and its varied longevity makes it a risky office choice.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Amber, Fresh Spicy accords and Lavender, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.