Bois Pacifique
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2021 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Santal Vanille
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A bold, woody-spicy statement with luxurious warmth and resinous depth. Impeccably blended for lovers of incense and woods, it stands out as a modern Tom Ford signature with impressive presence and lasting power.
Divisive, perplexing, and a bit of a pickle, Santal Vanille is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a creamy, sophisticated dream. For others, it's a pungent mess. Don't blind buy unless you enjoy mystery smells.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 2% |
| Floral | 5% | 0% |
| Fruity | 0% | 4% |
| Green | 1% | 1% |
| Sweet | 26% | 29% |
| Warm | 33% | 26% |
| Woody | 30% | 28% |
| Earthy | 17% | 11% |
| Animalic | 4% | 4% |
| Fresh | 4% | 6% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The dominant woody, resinous, and spicy notes make this fragrance ideal for cooler weather and transitional seasons. It shines in fall and winter when warmth and depth are most appreciated, but its aromatic character is also suitable for early spring.
Occasions
Its rich, sophisticated blend makes it especially fitting for formal evenings or romantic occasions, but it also works for the office if applied lightly. Too sumptuous for sporty settings, but versatile enough for upscale daytime and nighttime wear.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and warm, inviting nature make it suitable for dates or casual wear, but the initial spicy blast might be too much for some office environments. It’s too relaxing for sport and its earthy warmth is more intimate than formal.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Powdery accords and Sandalwood, Cedar notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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