Sandalwood Cologne Eau de Parfum bottle Sandalwood Cologne
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- Year 2013
££ Price Tier ££
Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6 Eau de Parfum bottle Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sandalwood Cologne
This one's a proper British classic, a gentlemanly blend that's both suave and surprisingly versatile. It's got that undeniable old-school charm, but wears with a modern gent's easy confidence. Don't let the 'cologne' label fool you - it packs a punch beyond its concentration.
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Our Verdict - Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6
Prepare for a proper chypre. This one isn't messing about, delivering a sophisticated yet unashamedly vintage vibe that demands attention and respect. It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent, so don't expect to blend into the background.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12% 7%
Floral 30% 31%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 10% 11%
Sweet 19% 22%
Warm 15% 18%
Woody 12% 13%
Earthy 8% 9%
Animalic 6% 4%
Fresh 15% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sandalwood Cologne EdP
Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6 EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 17% vs 26%
Shared Notes
Rose 24% vs 18%
Jasmine 22% vs 18%
Only in Sandalwood Cologne
Geranium 29% Carnation 24%

Accords

Sandalwood Cologne Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6
100%
Warm Spicy
97%
98%
Woody
100%
97%
Aromatic
89%
78%
Citrus
73%
Powdery
78%
54%
Floral
74%
71%
Fresh Spicy
66%
67%
Vanilla
67%
Amber
66%
Green
64%
Iris
64%
58%
Rose
56%
Lavender
Warm Spicy shared
100%
97%
Woody shared
98%
100%
Aromatic shared
97%
89%
78%
Powdery shared
73%
78%
Floral shared
54%
74%
Fresh Spicy shared
71%
66%
Vanilla shared
67%
67%
66%
64%
64%
58%
56%

Performance

Sandalwood Cologne Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sandalwood Cologne

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

While strong, its sophisticated and clean nature makes it suitable for office wear if applied lightly, though its richer aspects shine best on dates and casual outings. Many reviews highlight its elegance, making it fitting for formal events, but its warmth and projection make it unsuitable for sports.

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its dominant woody and warm spicy accords, combined with a powerful projection, make this less suitable for an office or casual setting. However, its complex, luxurious character is perfectly suited for formal events and an intimate, sophisticated date.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
87%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Aromatic accords and Rose, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6
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