Santal Austral (Eau de Parfum)
Perfumer: Aurélien Guichard
Votes lean masculine
460 ratings
From your scent profile
Matière Première Santal Austral Eau de Parfum is a sweet, woody unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter.
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.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy 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
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Powdery
- Creamy
- 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
- Casual22%
- Evening20%
- Daytime20%
- Office18%
- Nighttime18%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026








