195 community ratings

Santal blanc

2001UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

6.9/ 10

Community score
195 ratings

Serge Lutens Santal blanc pairs Indian sandalwood with jasmine, cinnamon and benzoin, giving a sweet, spicy and powdery unisex scent.

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Skunky's take: Floral accords up front; keep it from the bees.

How does it perform?

From 143 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.1 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

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

Jasmine Cinnamon Benzoin Copaiba balsam Rose Fenugreek Musk Pink pepper Indian sandalwood Orris root

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Creamy
Resinous

What does Santal blanc smell like?

Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters suggest fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Leisure and evening are the occasions picked most often. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it wears comfortably either way.

Sandalwood sets a creamy base, with jasmine and rose adding a soft floral side. Cinnamon and pink pepper bring the spice, while benzoin and copaiba balsam sweeten it with a resinous warmth. Orris root and musk keep the whole thing powdery and smooth.