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Raw material & ingredient

Sandalwood

Sandalwood is an exotic wood revered for its creamy, velvety, warm, and slightly sweet aroma. Unlike cedar, which has a dry and sharp profile, sandalwood brings a sense of calm, richness, and oriental comfort.

Olfactory note: Sandalwood

Behavior in formulation

How does the ingredient behave?

As a base note, it develops slowly on the skin. It has moderate and contained projection but exceptional longevity. It serves as a smooth base that blends floral or citrus notes without overpowering them.

Usage advice

Best season & application

Suitable for any season, especially autumn, winter, and spring. Its subtlety and elegance make it perfect for dates or close encounters, proving cozy and magnetic.

Recommended season: Autumn, Winter, and Spring

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Recommended perfumes with Sandalwood

We have analyzed the performance, sillage, and character of these fragrances which stand out for their usage or presence of Sandalwood.

Prada L'Homme

8/ 10

Iris, clean, woody

Prada L'Homme

A modern iris fragrance: soapy, polished and easy to wear, designed to smell clean without feeling plain.

Best for
Office, daily wear and mild spring weather
Role
It is the polished utility piece in a collection: perfect when the context calls for discretion, cleanliness and a professional impression.
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Chanel Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum

8/ 10

Aromatic, woody, citrus

Chanel Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum

Grapefruit, clean incense and amber woods in a modern blue scent that is elegant and highly versatile.

Best for
Office, relaxed evenings and daily signature wear
Role
It fills the versatile signature slot: office, casual dinners, travel and days when you want to smell dressed without choosing something too specific.
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Dior Homme Parfum

8/ 10

Iris, leather, woody

Dior Homme Parfum

Dark iris, leather and noble woods in a dense, dry and very dressed-up composition.

Best for
Cold nights and formal occasions
Role
It works as an occasion fragrance for celebrations, cold nights and contexts where an intense signature makes sense.
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Tom Ford Noir Extreme

8/ 10

Amber, spicy, gourmand

Tom Ford Noir Extreme

Cardamom, kulfi, amber and woods in a creamy, spicy and openly nocturnal fragrance.

Best for
Night, cold weather and dinners
Role
It fills the sweet sophisticated night slot, especially for dinners, dates and autumn-winter evenings.
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Parfums de Marly Layton

8/ 10

Aromatic, spicy, vanilla

Parfums de Marly Layton

Apple, lavender, spices and woody vanilla in an accessible niche fragrance with strong appeal.

Best for
Autumn, night and social plans
Role
It covers social evenings, cool nights and moments where you want an easy-to-like scent with a more luxurious finish.
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Initio Side Effect

8/ 10

Rum, tobacco, vanilla

Initio Side Effect

Dark rum, tobacco, cinnamon and vanilla in a dense, boozy and very nocturnal composition.

Best for
Cold nights, bars and dates
Role
It is the intense night piece in a collection, built for bars, dates and contexts where a rich trail fits.
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BDK Parfums Gris Charnel

8/ 10

Tea, fig, sandalwood

BDK Parfums Gris Charnel

Black tea, fig, cardamom and sandalwood in a creamy, grey and very sophisticated cloud.

Best for
Mild weather, elegant office and soft evenings
Role
It works as a sophisticated mild-weather staple: stylish office wear, quiet dinners and cloudy days.
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Byredo Blanche

8/ 10

Clean, floral, musky

Byredo Blanche

Aldehydes, clean rose, peony and white musks with a freshly washed shirt effect.

Best for
Daily wear, office and clean skin
Role
It is elevated cleanliness in fragrance form: discreet, neat and useful whenever less is more.
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Amouage Reflection Man

8/ 10

White floral, aromatic, woody

Amouage Reflection Man

Neroli, jasmine, rosemary and sandalwood in a luminous, clean and highly polished masculine floral.

Best for
Spring, daytime events and elegant office wear
Role
It adds niche daytime elegance for spring, celebrations, polished office wear and moments when you want freshness with distinction.
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Amouage Interlude Man

8/ 10

Incense, spicy, amber

Amouage Interlude Man

Oregano, incense, amber and oud in a dense, smoky and deeply dramatic composition.

Best for
Winter, night and advanced collections
Role
It is the intense ceremonial piece: a fragrance for specific occasions rather than automatic daily wear.
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Dior Sauvage Elixir

8/ 10

Spicy, aromatic, woody

Dior Sauvage Elixir

Cinnamon, nutmeg, lavender and licorice over dark woods with extreme power.

Best for
Cold nights and careful application
Role
It is the maximum-presence fragrance for cold weather, outdoors and nights when you want to be noticed.
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Le Labo Santal 33

8/ 10

Sandalwood, leather, woody

Le Labo Santal 33

Dry sandalwood, cardamom, violet and soft leather in an urban, recognizable and minimalist trail.

Best for
Creative daily wear, mild weather and unisex signature wear
Role
It works as a daily signature for polished casual style, creative offices and mild weather.
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Kilian Angels' Share

8/ 10

Cognac, cinnamon, gourmand

Kilian Angels' Share

Cognac, cinnamon, praline and oak in a boozy, warm and enveloping gourmand.

Best for
Winter, night and celebrations
Role
It covers cold nights, parties, dinners and moments where a sweet boozy fragrance feels natural.
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Guerlain L'Homme Ideal Eau de Parfum

8/ 10

Cherry, almond, leather

Guerlain L'Homme Ideal Eau de Parfum

Almond, cherry, leather and vanilla in an elegant and highly pleasant masculine gourmand.

Best for
Autumn, dates and casual nights
Role
It covers dates, casual nights and cold days when you want something friendly, distinctive and easy to wear.
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Narciso Rodriguez Bleu Noir Parfum

8/ 10

Iris, musk, woody

Narciso Rodriguez Bleu Noir Parfum

Iris, musk, leather and blue woods in a clean, serious and contemporary fragrance.

Best for
Office, soft evenings and polished daily wear
Role
It works as a polished signature for work, discreet dinners and days when you want to smell dressed without excess.
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Chanel N°5

8/ 10

Floral, aldehydic, powdery

Chanel N°5

The great classic of aldehydes and abstract florals: clean, soapy and highly dressed-up, with undeniable historical elegance.

Best for
Formal events, cool weather and special occasions
Role
It represents the archetype of the classic formal floral perfume. It fills the slot of a dressed-up or elegant evening fragrance for special occasions.
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Guerlain Shalimar

8/ 10

Amber, vanilla, balsamic

Guerlain Shalimar

The first oriental perfume in history: bright citrus opening giving way to an iris heart and a dense drydown of dark vanilla, leather and resins.

Best for
Cold weather, evening wear and formal or intimate settings
Role
The benchmark for classic balsamic vanilla in a collection. Ideal for winter nights, formal dinners, and close settings due to its enveloping drydown.
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Tom Ford Oud Wood

8/ 10

Woody, spicy, oud

Tom Ford Oud Wood

A tamed, clean and creamy oud blended with rosewood, cardamom, sandalwood and vetiver: sillage, elegant and highly civilized.

Best for
Elegant office wear, autumn/winter daytime and semi-formal settings
Role
The ultimate formal and civilized woody scent in a collection. It fills the role of an elegant office fragrance, important meetings, and sober daytime wear in cool weather.
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