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    Santal vs. Oud Wood

    Santal by Floris London bottle

    Santal

    Floris London
    Eau de Toilette2002
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Is Santal better than Oud Wood?

    Santal peaks in spring, while Oud Wood belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Mood overlap
    Black PepperSandalwoodCardamomAmberVanillaVetiver
    warm spicyfresh spicywoodyaromaticpowderyambervanilla

    This match is computed by our similarity model. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

    The essentials

    What's different between Santal and Oud Wood?

    Key facts: Santal vs. Oud Wood
    SantalOud Wood
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20022007
    GenderMaleUnisex
    Perfumer—Richard Herpin
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    How do Santal and Oud Wood smell?

    Santal

    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Amber
    Lavender
    Citrus

    Oud Wood

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Oud
    Aromatic
    Vanilla
    Fresh Spicy
    Sweet
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Santal and Oud Wood share?

    Top
    Black PepperBergamotCardamomGrassLemon
    RosewoodCardamomSichuan PepperPink Pepper
    Heart
    CloveNutmegLavender
    Agarwood (Oud)OudBrazilian RosewoodVanilla
    Base
    SandalwoodCedarwoodMuskAmberVanillaVetiverFrankincense
    SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Santal or Oud Wood?

    Community verdict: Santal vs. Oud Wood
    SantalOud Wood
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Santal and Oud Wood?

    Most sandalwood scents play it safe. Santal doesn't. The sandalwood here has real weight, not the creamy blur you get from designers. Leather keeps it grounded. Cardamom keeps it interesting.Santal
    Oud without the intimidating punch. This takes that precious, sometimes brutal note and polishes it into something you'll actually want to smell on yourself. That's the move here, and it pays off.Oud Wood

    The hunt

    Where to buy Santal and Oud Wood

    Best price by size: Santal vs. Oud Wood
    SantalOud Wood
    1 oz—$195.00ecosmetics

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    About Santal vs. Oud Wood.