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    Santal Vanille (Eau de Parfum) vs. Piano Santal

    Very similar
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    Santal Vanille (Eau de Parfum) peaks in fall, while Piano Santal belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Santal Vanille (Eau de Parfum) vs. Piano Santal
    Santal Vanille (Eau de Parfum)Piano Santal
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20212019
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerKamila LelakovaJean Jacques
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Santal Vanille (Eau de Parfum)

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Amber
    Vanilla
    Aromatic
    Balsamic
    Sweet

    Piano Santal

    Woody
    Musky
    Powdery
    Lactonic
    Amber
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Coconut MilkVioletCardamomMyrrh Absolute
    Heart
    VanillaCedarwoodFrankincense
    MilkSandalwoodSkinCashmeranWhite MuskCuminCedarwoodAmbroxanBergamot
    Base
    Sri Lankan SandalwoodCocoa absoluteKashmir Fusion

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Santal Vanille (Eau de Parfum) vs. Piano Santal
    Santal Vanille (Eau de Parfum)Piano Santal
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Skip the sugar coma trope. This is coconut milk first, then cardamom warmth, then vanilla that actually smells like real extract. The sandalwood in the drydown is what separates this from every other.Santal Vanille (Eau de Parfum)
    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