Biwa
DSH PerfumesEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Biwa vs. Piano Santal
Biwa peaks in fall, while Piano Santal belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Biwa | Piano Santal | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2020 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Dawn Spencer Hurwitz | Jean Jacques |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Biwa
Woody
Vanilla
Aromatic
Aldehydic
Fresh
Savory
Sweet
Fresh Spicy
Piano Santal
Woody
Musky
Powdery
Lactonic
Amber
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesMint
—Heart
Jasmine riceRiceRice powder
MilkSandalwoodSkinCashmeranWhite MuskCuminCedarwoodAmbroxanBergamot
Base
ThujopsisHinoki CypressVanillaTree MossCedarwood
—Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Biwa | Piano Santal | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The rice powder and vanilla are the quiet heart of this. If you're after something loud, look elsewhere, this builds slowly, close to the skin, and rewards the kind of attention someone gives a pearl.Biwa
This is a skin-enhancer dressed in sandalwood. No screaming projection here, but the longevity on clothes is surprisingly strong. Cumin in the heart gives it a subtle edge that keeps it from feeling.Piano Santal