32 community ratings

Bois de Santal

2024UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.3/ 10

Community score
32 ratings

Brandt Bois de Santal is a unisex scent that softens sandalwood with cardamom, violet and vanilla, sitting in a sweet, woody register.

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Skunky's take: Opens sweet, so if sugar is not your thing, think twice.

How does it perform?

From 20 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.4 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

69% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Creamy
Smoky

What does Bois de Santal smell like?

It opens on sandalwood and cardamom, and the heart of orris butter and violet adds a creamy, powdery softness. In the base, frankincense, vanilla and cashmere wood sweeten the sandalwood and leave a faintly smoky, spicy trail.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. It is worn for nights out, workdays and leisure alike. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as sitting comfortably in between.