Elizabeth Arden 1956 EDC

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Arden Men Sandalwood

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Elizabeth Arden Arden Men Sandalwood is a Cologne launched in 1956. Arden Men Sandalwood opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Petitgrain, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Oakmoss, and Tonka Bean. Elizabeth Arden's Arden Men Sandalwood carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

A truly classic, old-school men's scent, Arden Men Sandalwood is a dry, aromatic fougère with a subtle woody heart. It's not trendy, and some might call it dated, but its timeless appeal and clean, masculine character hold up for those who appreciate understated elegance.
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  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Masculine
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Arden Men Sandalwood Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate performance and clean, inoffensive profile make it suitable for daily wear, especially in casual or office settings. While a bit too classic for modern dates, it's elegant enough for some formal daytime events and too composed for active sports.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opening with a sharp, invigorating burst of lavender and clary sage, Arden Men Sandalwood immediately sets a fresh, herbal tone. This crisp start quickly mellows, allowing a dry, refined sandalwood to emerge, harmonised with earthy vetiver and patchouli, and a hint of cedar. The dry down is a warm, musky embrace, underpinned by classic oakmoss and a touch of tonka bean and labdanum, creating a comforting and distinctly masculine finish.

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