93%
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Sandalwood Eau de Parfum bottle Sandalwood
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2024 Year 2015
££ Price Tier ££
Oriental Rose Eau de Parfum bottle Oriental Rose

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sandalwood
A modern take on a classic sandalwood, it's not going to be everyone's cup of tea. It's got a fresh, spicy opening that promises much, but some find the dry-down a bit... off. Definitely one to try on skin before you commit.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Oriental Rose
This one's a beast for performance, no doubt about it. You're either going to be captivated by its powdery rose and woody depth, or put off by a latex-like saffron note in the opening. Sample first, but if it works for you, it's a 'God tier' fragrance.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 6%
Floral 21% 17%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 2% 4%
Sweet 17% 18%
Warm 24% 21%
Woody 20% 21%
Earthy 15% 16%
Animalic 8% 9%
Fresh 10% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sandalwood EdP
Oriental Rose EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Orris 61% vs 22%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 37% vs 15%
Musk 33% vs 21%

Accords

Sandalwood Oriental Rose
100%
Woody
80%
90%
Powdery
100%
97%
Warm Spicy
58%
67%
Musky
58%
58%
Iris
64%
58%
Patchouli
56%
Aromatic
49%
52%
Earthy
55%
Vanilla
52%
49%
Citrus
Rose
49%
Woody shared
100%
80%
Powdery shared
90%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
97%
58%
Musky shared
67%
58%
Iris shared
58%
64%
58%
Aromatic shared
56%
49%
Earthy shared
52%
55%
52%
49%
49%

Performance

Sandalwood Oriental Rose
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sandalwood

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its moderate sillage and sophisticated woody character make it suitable for office and formal wear, where it projects an air of understated elegance. While pleasant, its unique dry-down might not appeal to everyone for a date, and it leans too formal for casual or sporty events.

Oriental Rose

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and strong projection mean it's probably too much for a confined office setting, but perfect for making a statement on a date or at a formal event. The warm, luxurious accords also make it suitable for an evening out.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
87%
Accord
79%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Woody, Iris accords and Orris, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sandalwood
Oriental Rose
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