178 community ratings

Santal Massoïa

2011UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

6.8/ 10

Community score
178 ratings

Hermès Santal Massoïa is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green feel with a creamy, sweet woodiness, and it leans towards easy everyday wear.

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Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 130 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

5.8 /10

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

Sillage

5.1 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.2 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

62% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Sandalwood

Massoia wood

Dried fruits Milk

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Powdery

What does Santal Massoïa smell like?

Sandalwood and massoia wood form the backbone, while dried fruits and milk soften the wood and round it into something sweeter. Spicy and powdery touches stay in the background, and the fruity, gourmand side gives it a warm smoothness.

Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it sits close to the skin as a quiet scent. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and business come up most often. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even. Laboratorio Olfattivo Cozumel and Serge Lutens Jeux de peau have a close profile.