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    Indian Sandalwood vs. Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Indian Sandalwood vs. Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu
    Indian SandalwoodValentino Uomo Noir Absolu
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumAbsolu
    Launched20192017
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerCarlos BenaïmSophie Labbé
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Indian Sandalwood

    Woody
    Powdery
    Earthy
    Warm Spicy
    Iris
    Patchouli

    Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu

    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Amber
    Cinnamon
    Balsamic
    Smoky
    Fresh Spicy
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Carrot SeedBergamot
    Black LeatherBlack Pepper
    Heart
    Orris RootTree Moss
    CinnamonCoriander
    Base
    SandalwoodPatchouli
    FrankincenseIris

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Indian Sandalwood vs. Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu
    Indian SandalwoodValentino Uomo Noir Absolu
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is sandalwood for people who find most sandalwoods too loud. No smoke, no projection wars, no performance anxiety, just a cool, powdery wood that wears close and lasts all day.Indian Sandalwood
    This one leans dry, smoky incense wrapped around warm iris and sandalwood, with just enough sweetness to keep you interested. It's not trying to please everyone.Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu