Truefitt & Hill 2010 EDC

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Sandalwood

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Truefitt & Hill Sandalwood is a Cologne launched in 2010. Sandalwood opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Lime, settles into a heart of Cedar and Sandalwood, and dries down to a base of Musk and Tonka Bean. Truefitt & Hill's Sandalwood carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a bit of a mixed bag; some find it a classy, subtle masterpiece, others struggle with its lacklustre performance and a price tag that doesn't quite match the experience. Not groundbreaking, but a solid, agreeable scent for those who enjoy fresh woody notes without too much fuss.
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Sandalwood Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lime43%
Bergamot31%
Lemon26%
Heartas listed
Sandalwood62%
Cedar38%
Baseas listed
Tonka Bean56%
Musk44%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal Sport

Its moderate projection and longevity make it suitable for office wear, where it won't overpower. The fresh and woody accords lend themselves well to casual and formal settings too, though its subtle nature means it might get lost in a loud environment.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., AQUA, PARFUM, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, CITRAL, CL 19140, CL 15985, CL 42090.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Opens with a lively burst of bright citrus, specifically zesty lemon, sharp lime, and fragrant bergamot, giving it an uplifting start. This freshness soon mellows into a heart of creamy sandalwood and dry cedar, providing an understated woody core. The base then rounds out with warm, slightly sweet tonka bean and a clean musk, creating a smooth and sophisticated dry down that's approachable and quietly confident.

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