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Santal de Mysore Eau de Parfum bottle Santal de Mysore EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender M
1991 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu Eau de Toilette bottle Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Santal de Mysore EDP
Santal de Mysore is a divisive beast. For some, it's a sublime journey into creamy, spicy sandalwood. For others, it's a full-on curry house assault. Love it or hate it, it certainly makes an impression, and rarely a subtle one.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu EDT
This discontinued gem is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but those who love it are absolutely obsessed. Expect a bold, smooth, and sexy scent that draws compliments like a magnet. Some find it linear or even bubblegum-like, but for many, it's a masterpiece worth the current collector's prices.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Santal de Mysore EDP
Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu EDT

Notes

Santal de Mysore
Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu
Only in Santal de Mysore
Caraway 51% Spicy 49%
Only in Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu
Cinnamon 59% Pepper 41%
Only in Santal de Mysore
Styrax 52% Benzoin 48%
Only in Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu
Incense 60% Frankincense 40%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 100% vs 100%

Accords

Santal de Mysore Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
85%
Woody
85%
75%
Amber
79%
Cinnamon
61%
60%
Fresh Spicy
56%
50%
Balsamic
60%
Smoky
58%
55%
Powdery
54%
55%
Aromatic
Warm Spicy shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
85%
85%
Amber shared
75%
79%
61%
Fresh Spicy shared
60%
56%
Balsamic shared
50%
60%
58%
Powdery shared
55%
54%
55%

Performance

Santal de Mysore Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Santal de Mysore

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent. The spiced caraway-and-styrax opening and the deep, creamy sandalwood drydown read thick and warm on skin, and community season votes run fall-dominant with winter close behind. The richness reads heavy in heat, so spring and summer are minor.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The strong, spicy-resinous profile and robust sillage make it too imposing for an office. Its warm, sensual sandalwood character and long wear suit evening dates and cool-weather formal occasions, while many reviewers also wear it casually at home for personal enjoyment. Lacks the freshness for sport.

Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its dark, warm, and spicy character, make it most suitable for evening and formal occasions, like dates or fancy events. It's generally too intense for an office setting or casual daytime wear, and definitely not for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, woody, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Santal de Mysore EDP
Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu EDT
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