51 community ratings

Santal Extreme (2019)

2019UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.7/ 10

Community score
51 ratings

Aaron Terence Hughes Santal Extreme is a sweet, woody unisex scent that sets Australian and Indian sandalwood against vanilla, tonka bean and patchouli; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 51 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.7 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

7.8 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.8 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

6.5 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

86% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Patchouli Tonka bean Musk Australian sandalwood Vanilla Indian sandalwood Cedarwood Rose absolute

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery

What does Santal Extreme (2019) smell like?

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine.

The scent is a creamy, powdery woodiness. Both sandalwoods and cedarwood form the frame, while vanilla and tonka bean round it into something gourmand. Patchouli adds an earthy depth, and musk and rose absolute bring a smooth floral touch. It shares a close profile with NANA.M Rêve de Sensualité and The Merchant Of Venice Light Cotton.