Avon Sandalwood
How it smells
It smells mostly woody and powdery. Cedar and citruses at the top, cedar and orris root in the middle and amber and musk at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Sandalwood notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Avon Sandalwood in detail
Sandalwood comes from Avon.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Pacifica Dream Moon unisex.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
Other Avon perfumes
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What Sandalwood costs
The usual price in Europe is about €55. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Pacifica Dream Moon unisex and Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur but less than Yves Saint Laurent Opium.
When in the day to wear Sandalwood
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur has more depth.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by powdery and gourmand. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and powdery smells and notes like cedar and amber. Less obvious notes include coriander, patchouli and sandal.
If you like Sandalwood, try these
Similar picks to try: Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (8 shared notes), Pacifica Dream Moon unisex (10 shared notes), Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur (7 shared notes) and Yves Saint Laurent Opium (10 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
Questions people ask
Does Sandalwood last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can men wear Sandalwood?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.