Sandal Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Sandal Wood
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
- Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Riven Oak Eau de Parfum bottle Riven Oak

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sandal Wood
A solid, dependable sandalwood for when you want a rich, woody base without breaking the bank. It's a reliable workhorse, not a show pony.
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Our Verdict - Riven Oak
Tom Daxon's Riven Oak is an absolute masterclass, a true shape-shifter that'll keep you sniffing your wrist all day. Forget the niche snobs, this is a seriously sophisticated, underrated gem that's begging to be your new signature scent - if you can handle its complex journey, that is.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 7%
Floral 8% 2%
Fruity 0% 3%
Green 12% 10%
Sweet 15% 12%
Warm 13% 14%
Woody 28% 39%
Earthy 17% 16%
Animalic 8% 10%
Fresh 14% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sandal Wood EdP
Riven Oak EdP

Notes

Accords

Sandal Wood Riven Oak
100%
Woody
100%
58%
Aromatic
49%
54%
Powdery
45%
Amber
50%
46%
Warm Spicy
44%
Musky
46%
Earthy
45%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
58%
49%
54%
Amber shared
45%
50%
Warm Spicy shared
46%
44%
46%
45%

Performance

Sandal Wood Riven Oak
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sandal Wood

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its balanced, woody-aromatic character makes it highly versatile for daily wear, particularly in casual and office settings where it won't overwhelm. While it has a warm edge for dates, its more subtle projection keeps it from being a formal showstopper or suited for active sports.

Riven Oak

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Given its strong performance and rich, woody-amber profile, Riven Oak is ideal for cooler weather and more intimate or dressed-up occasions. While versatile enough for smart casual, its presence might be a bit much for a very formal office environment or active sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
86%
Accord
83%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Amber, Aromatic accords and Vetiver, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sandal Wood
Riven Oak
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