The Uncompromising Sohan
Penhaligon'sEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
The Uncompromising Sohan vs. Santal Royal
Is The Uncompromising Sohan better than Santal Royal?
The Uncompromising Sohan peaks in winter, while Santal Royal belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
Laotian oudSandalwoodRose
woodyoudwarm spicyroseanimalic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. 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 The Uncompromising Sohan and Santal Royal?
| The Uncompromising Sohan | Santal Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2024 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Marie Salamagne | Thierry Wasser |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do The Uncompromising Sohan and Santal Royal smell?
The Uncompromising Sohan
Woody
Oud
Warm Spicy
Rose
Metallic
Amber
Animalic
Aromatic
Santal Royal
Rose
Oud
Woody
Leather
Powdery
White Floral
Animalic
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Uncompromising Sohan and Santal Royal share?
Top
SaffronRosePink Pepper
JasmineNeroli
Heart
Labdanum absoluteVetiver
RosePeachCinnamon
Base
Laotian oudSandalwood
OudLeatherSandalwoodAmberMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Laotian oudSandalwood
OudSandalwood
Floral Notes
Rose
RoseJasmine
Spicy Notes
SaffronPink Pepper
Cinnamon
Where they fit
When and where do The Uncompromising Sohan and Santal Royal work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The Uncompromising Sohan or Santal Royal?
| The Uncompromising Sohan | Santal Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about The Uncompromising Sohan and Santal Royal?
Sohan's opening is prettier than you expect, but the drydown makes its intentions clear. If you want something that whispers, look elsewhere. This one knows its value and waits for you to catch up.The Uncompromising Sohan
The name suggests sandalwood royalty. The fragrance delivers oud and leather instead. That's not a flaw, that's a statement: the royal house chose something darker, more interesting, more itself.Santal Royal
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