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| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2024 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Santal Royal
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A polished, well-built rose-oud from Lutens' Gratte-Ciel range - saffron, rose, agarwood, and a leather-and-patchouli base. Competent rather than visionary, but a clean entry point into the rose-oud canon.
Santal Royal is a rich, complex scent that beautifully balances oud, rose, and sandalwood. It's a divisive one for some, with reformulations causing a stir, but many find it a sophisticated choice for cooler weather.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 27% | 30% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 2% |
| Sweet | 12% | 15% |
| Warm | 17% | 8% |
| Woody | 28% | 37% |
| Earthy | 21% | 10% |
| Animalic | 27% | 26% |
| Fresh | 5% | 3% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Rose-oud and patchouli body reads warmest in autumn and winter; saffron edge keeps the spring shoulder workable. Too heavy for summer day-wear.
Occasions
Polished oud-rose with leather suits date and formal evenings best; cool-weather casual works; not for sport, and the oud signature is too distinctive for warm-weather office.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This heavy, long-lasting scent leans formal and is best suited for special events or date nights where you want to make an impression. Its intense woods, oud, and leather are too potent for everyday office wear or casual settings, especially given its strong sillage.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Rose, Oud accords and Oud, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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