71 community ratings

Santal Boisé

Name: Santal Boisé
Brand: Versace

Perfumer: Christophe Raynaud

2019UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.2/ 10

Community score
71 ratings

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Versace Santal Boisé is a unisex fragrance that sets a sweet, spicy character against a creamy, woody body.

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Skunky's take: Comes alive when it gets cold; fall and winter are its seasons.

How does it perform?

From 74 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.3 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

92% 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

Saffron Nutmeg

Heart notesfirst few hours

Ceylonese sandalwood

Gaiac wood

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Cypriol Gurjum balsam

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Creamy
Resinous

What does Santal Boisé smell like?

It opens with saffron and nutmeg, which give it a warm, spicy start. In the heart, Ceylonese sandalwood and gaiac wood take over and settle it into a creamy, woody line. The base of cypriol and gurjum balsam adds a resinous, oriental depth, with the sweetness present from start to finish.

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring has a fair share too. It suits evenings and nights out best, and also finds a place in daily and business wear. Voters read it as masculine more often than feminine, but a sizeable group finds it feminine.