Dossier
Woody Sandalwood
medium weight
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The accord balance.
Our weights, from 0 to 1. A guide to character.
- citrus0.00
- aromatic0.00
- aquatic0.00
- green0.00
- floral0.20
- spicy0.30
- woody0.90
- amber0.00
- sweet0.00
- leather0.30
- smoky0.00
- musky0.30
Where it fits.
Casual weekend
Woody Sandalwood is easygoing and woody, and works most of the year.
Signature
Woody Sandalwood is woody with a clear character, good on most days.
All-rounder
Woody Sandalwood works in three seasons and many places, the one to grab when unsure.
Winter cold
Woody Sandalwood is warm and deep, so it lasts in cold air.
Try them together
Three pairings
The three highest pair scores among our checked bottles. Each score has a reason. Smell is personal; these rules are a starting point.
Creed
Himalaya
84/100Himalaya's lemon lifts Woody Sandalwood, and both carry cedar.
Spray Woody Sandalwood first (2 sprays, chest and neck), let it settle a minute, then Himalaya on top (3 sprays, neck, wrists and a mist on your shirt).
Armaf
Club de Nuit Blue Iconic
82/100Woody Sandalwood smells less heavy with Club de Nuit Blue Iconic's grapefruit on top, tied by shared cedar.
Spray Woody Sandalwood first (2 sprays, chest and neck), let it settle a minute, then Club de Nuit Blue Iconic on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).
Chanel
Woody Sandalwood gives Allure Homme Sport Cologne's citrus notes something to rest on, tied by shared cedar.
Spray Woody Sandalwood first (2 sprays, chest and neck), let it settle a minute, then Allure Homme Sport Cologne on top (3 sprays, neck, wrists and a mist on your shirt).
Fans compare it to Le Labo · Santal 33.
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