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Matière Première

Santal Austral (Eau de Parfum)

Perfumer: Aurélien Guichard

2019UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.6/ 10
Community score
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Matière Première Santal Austral Eau de Parfum is a sweet, woody unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter.

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Skunky's take: Comes alive when it gets cold; fall and winter are its seasons.

How does it perform?

From 384 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.8 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

79% 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

Venezuelan tonka bean absolute
Almond milkAustralian sandalwood
Florentine iris absolute
Siam benzoin absolute

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Sweet
  2. Synthetic
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Powdery
  6. Creamy
  7. Resinous

What does Santal Austral (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring close behind; summer trails. It suits leisure, evening and daily wear, and works at the office too. Masculine and feminine votes are almost evenly split, so it sits comfortably in between.

The sweet, powdery and creamy accords sit over a woody, resinous frame. Australian sandalwood and almond milk build a soft, milky base. Venezuelan tonka bean absolute and Siam benzoin absolute sweeten it, while Florentine iris absolute adds a powdery touch. Spicy and synthetic tones stay in the background.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 35%
    Autumn
  • 31%
    Winter
  • 24%
    Spring
  • 10%
    Summer
  • Casual
    22%
  • Evening
    20%
  • Daytime
    20%
  • Office
    18%
  • Nighttime
    18%

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