575 community ratings

Santal majuscule

Perfumer: Christopher Sheldrake

2012UnisexClassic

7.7/ 10

Community score
575 ratings

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Serge Lutens Santal majuscule is a sweet, woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings.

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Skunky's take: The votes point to evening; dressed for a nice dinner.

How does it perform?

From 434 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.4 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

82% 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

Sandalwood Cocoa Turkish rose

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental

What does Santal majuscule smell like?

Sandalwood, cocoa and Turkish rose read as a single piece. Floral and gourmand accords run throughout, spicy and oriental tones add depth to the sweetness, and the woody side keeps it balanced.

Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter; evenings and nights out lead, though it also works for leisure. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits comfortably on either side. Dior Santal Noir and Estēe Lauder Desert Eden have a close profile.