138 community ratings

Santal Noir

Name: Santal Noir
Brand: Dior

Perfumer: François Demachy

2018UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.5/ 10

Community score
138 ratings

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Dior Santal Noir is a sweet, creamy woody-floral unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings.

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Skunky's take: Nightlife loves this one, or so the votes say.

How does it perform?

From 134 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.2 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

82% 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

Sandalwood Ambrette Turkish rose

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Creamy
Smoky

What does Santal Noir smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, though business and daily wear also get votes. Opinion splits between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't lean clearly either way.

Sandalwood forms the backbone, softened by ambrette and Turkish rose. A floral, spicy warmth sits over a sweet, creamy and lightly smoky woodiness, with a clear oriental character.