22 community ratings

Indian Sandalwood

2014MenClassic

6.7/ 10

Community score
22 ratings

Crabtree & Evelyn Indian Sandalwood is a fresh, powdery men's scent that sets bergamot and lavender over a woody base of sandalwood, vetiver and cedarwood; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 28 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

5.7 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

4.4 /10

Whispers to close friends, never shouts at a crowd.

Bottle

5.9 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

50% 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.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Creamy

What does Indian Sandalwood smell like?

Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter close behind and summer well back. Leisure, business and daily wear lead, while evening is chosen less often.

It opens with elemi resin, cypress and bergamot, which give a citrusy, green and fresh start. In the heart, lavender, ylang-ylang and cinnamon add a soft floral note with a touch of spice. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and cedarwood settles into a creamy, earthy, woody finish. Grossmith Betrothal and Floris Vetiver have a close profile.