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    Santalum vs. White Sandalwood

    Very similar
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    Santalum rates higher with the community, while White Sandalwood wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Santalum vs. White Sandalwood
    SantalumWhite Sandalwood
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20222016
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMarypierre JulienFrancois Merle-Baudoin
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Santalum

    Woody
    Powdery
    Lactonic
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic

    White Sandalwood

    Warm Spicy
    Rose
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Powdery
    Floral
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top—
    ThymeComorian Pepper
    Heart
    Milk
    RoseSaffronBlack Pepper
    Base
    Woody NotesSandalwood
    Australian white sandalwoodAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Santalum vs. White Sandalwood
    SantalumWhite Sandalwood
    Score3.5/53/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some fragrances announce themselves. This one doesn't need to. Santalum is intimate by design, lactonic warmth that settles against you like a second skin, powdery and cream-smooth without ever being.Santalum
    Warm and spicy, but never heavy. The sandalwood keeps things intimate, the rose keeps them interesting, and the saffron adds just enough metallic intrigue to stay on the right side of unconventional.White Sandalwood