86 community ratings

Santal Wood

2012UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.1/ 10

Community score
86 ratings

See your match

Montale Santal Wood is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that sets spice and wood against a lightly sweet background.

Compare

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

How does it perform?

From 84 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.7 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

6.3 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

65% 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

Cardamom Madagascar pepper Atlas cedar Nutmeg Indian sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Aquatic
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does Santal Wood smell like?

Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays with you without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter a little behind. Daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions, while evening and night out are chosen less. It leans masculine in the votes but works as unisex.

Cardamom, Madagascar pepper and nutmeg give a cool, spicy start. Atlas cedar and Indian sandalwood build a woody base, with the sweetness staying soft on top. The overall impression is clean and dry, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Montblanc Legend Red and Burberry Mr. Burberry (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.