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    Santal Carmin Cologne Absolute vs. Sandalwood Temple

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Santal Carmin Cologne Absolute peaks in fall, while Sandalwood Temple belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Santal Carmin Cologne Absolute vs. Sandalwood Temple
    Santal Carmin Cologne AbsoluteSandalwood Temple
    ConcentrationCologneEau de Parfum
    Launched20192017
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerJérôme EpinetteCarlos Benaïm
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Santal Carmin Cologne Absolute

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Citrus
    Leather
    Vanilla

    Sandalwood Temple

    Woody
    Powdery
    Vanilla
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Key LimeBergamotTurmeric
    BergamotNeroliOrange Blossom
    Heart
    SandalwoodGuaiac WoodWhite Musk
    Cedarwood
    Base
    Bourbon VanillaCedarwoodPapyrus
    SandalwoodGuaiac WoodVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Santal Carmin Cologne Absolute vs. Sandalwood Temple
    Santal Carmin Cologne AbsoluteSandalwood Temple
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The sandalwood here is sourced from New Caledonia, lending a distinctive character to the composition. Paired with smoky guaiac wood and softened by vanilla.Santal Carmin Cologne Absolute
    Some fragrances announce themselves. This one settles in. The cedar-sandalwood base doesn't shout, it lingers, like sandalwood paste drying on warm skin.Sandalwood Temple