Peau Santal
Perfumer: Mathieu Nardin
Votes lean feminine
80 ratings
From your scent profile
Miller Harris Peau Santal is a creamy, powdery woody scent that suits autumn best and works on both men and women.
Skunky's take: Green and lively, my nose is lying in the grass.
How does it perform?
From 63 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
69% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Green
- Spicy
- Woody
- Powdery
- Creamy
Green
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
CreamyWhat does Peau Santal smell like?
It opens with saffron, bergamot and pink pepper, a spicy and slightly bright start. Sandalwood leads through the heart and base, while frankincense and violet leaf bring dryness and a green edge. Vanilla and amber then soften the drydown, and moss stays in the background.
Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring. It leans towards leisure, work and daytime wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits somewhere in between. Byredo Gypsy Water and Bond No. 9 Eau de Noho have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Saffron
- Bergamot
- La Réunion pink pepper
First hours
- New Caledonian sandalwood
- Papyrus
- Frankincense
Towards evening
- New Caledonian sandalwood
- Moss
- Cashmere wood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 38%Autumn
- 24%Winter
- 24%Spring
- 13%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Casual23%
- Office21%
- Daytime20%
- Evening19%
- Nighttime14%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026