Sandalwood perfumes: creamy, dry, warm and fresh ones to try

A sandalwood perfume can be creamy and milky, dry and woody, warm and sweet, or fresh and easy. Fourteen to try, grouped by style, with the community's day and night votes.

Бърз отговор

The best sandalwood perfume depends on the style you want. Tam Dao by Diptyque suits you if you want creamy, Santal 33 by Le Labo if you want dry, and Gypsy Water by Byredo if you want fresh and quiet. A 3ml decant of each shows you which fits.

Sandalwood perfumes to try first

  1. 1
    Най-добър като цяло

    Tam Dao

    Diptyque

    Lime, coriander and ginger over sandalwood and cedar, with musk, vanilla and amber; woody and creamy.

    от 13,23 €3 ml

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  2. 2

    Santal 33

    Le Labo

    Cardamom and violet over cedar and papyrus, with sandalwood, leather and amber.

    от 16,92 €3 ml

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  3. 3
    Най-добър пикантен избор

    Santal Blush

    Tom Ford

    Cinnamon, cumin and saffron over sandalwood, ylang-ylang and jasmine; warm, spicy and creamy.

    от 25,29 €3 ml

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  4. 4
    Най-добра стойност

    Samsara Eau de Parfum

    Guerlain

    Peach and ylang-ylang over iris, jasmine and rose, on sandalwood, vanilla and amber; floral.

    от 7,65 €3 ml

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  5. 5

    Rehab

    Initio Parfums Privés

    Lavender and bergamot over cedar and vetiver, with sandalwood, musk and guaiac wood; aromatic and woody.

    от 11,61 €3 ml

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  1. 6

    Basso

    Sospiro

    Grapefruit over carnation and labdanum, on pepper, cedar, oakmoss and sandalwood; woody.

    от 14,13 €3 ml

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  2. 7

    Safran Secret

    Maison Crivelli

    Cardamom and spices over myrrh and saffron, on blonde woods, cedar and sandalwood; spicy and warm.

    от 20,79 €3 ml

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  3. 8

    Instant Crush

    Mancera

    Saffron and mandarin over rose and jasmine, on Madagascar vanilla, white musk and sandalwood; woody and warm.

    от 7,56 €3 ml

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  4. 9
    Най-добър за зима

    Psychedelic Love

    Initio Parfums Privés

    Ylang-ylang and bergamot over rose and heliotrope, on myrrh and sandalwood; floral.

    от 10,98 €3 ml

  5. 10

    Bouquet Ideale

    Xerjoff

    Cinnamon and nutmeg over cedar and sandalwood, on vanille, coumarin and musk; woody and sweet.

    от 9,27 €3 ml

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  6. 11
    Най-добър за през деня

    Gypsy Water

    Byredo

    Bergamot, juniper and pepper over incense and pine needles, on amber, vanilla and sandalwood; fresh and aromatic.

    от 15,93 €3 ml

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  7. 12

    Bois du Portugal

    Creed

    Bergamot and lavender over sandalwood, cedar, vetiver and ambergris; woody and aromatic.

    от 11,43 €3 ml

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В този наръчник

A sandalwood perfume smells of smooth, soft wood, and depending on the perfume it can lean creamy, dry, spiced or sweet. Pick the style first, then the bottle. If you want the wood itself explained, read what sandalwood smells like; this guide is the shortlist, and the sandalwood note page lists every perfume that carries it.

Le Labo Santal 33, Diptyque Tam Dao and Tom Ford Santal Blush on a pale blue background

Fourteen perfumes follow, grouped by how they wear rather than ranked. Each is available as a 3ml decant, so you can test the style before you commit to a bottle.

Бързо сравнение

Бързо сравнение: Гласове на общността
#ПарфюмОтличиеОсновни ноткиТрайностШлейфСезон3 ml10 mlна ml
1Tam DaoDiptyqueНай-добър като цялоКедър, Сандалово дървоДълготрайнаУмеренЕсен, Зима13,23 €39,42 €3,94 €
2Santal 33Le LaboПапирус, Вирджински кедърДълготрайнаУмеренЕсен, Пролет16,92 €51,12 €5,11 €
3Santal BlushTom FordНай-добър пикантен изборЖасмин, Сандалово дърво, Иланг-илангДълготрайнаУмеренПролет, Есен25,29 €76,59 €7,66 €
4Samsara Eau de ParfumGuerlainНай-добра стойностИрис, Жасмин, НарцисДълготрайнаСиленЗима7,65 €20,07 €2,01 €
5RehabInitio Parfums PrivésКедър, Пачули, ВетиверДълготрайнаУмеренЕсен11,61 €32,49 €3,25 €
6BassoSospiroКарамфил, ЛабданумДълготрайнаСиленЕсен, Зима14,13 €40,32 €4,03 €
7Safran SecretMaison CrivelliСмирна, ШафранДълготрайнаСиленЕсен, Зима20,79 €57,51 €5,75 €
8Instant CrushManceraАмброво дърво, Египетски жасмин, Лист от индонезийски пачулиДълготрайнаСиленЕсен, Зима7,56 €21,33 €2,13 €
9Psychedelic LoveInitio Parfums PrivésНай-добър за зимаБългарска роза, ХелиотропДълготрайнаСиленЗима10,98 €32,49 €3,25 €
10Bouquet IdealeXerjoffГваяково дърво, Папирус, Сандалово дървоУмеренаУмеренЗима9,27 €29,25 €2,93 €
11Gypsy WaterByredoНай-добър за през деняТамян, Ирисов корен, Борови игличкиУмеренаУмеренПролет, Есен15,93 €45,81 €4,58 €
12Bois du PortugalCreedЛавандулаДълготрайнаУмеренЕсен, Зима11,43 €34,65 €3,47 €
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Гласове на общността

Two reference points: Santal 33 and Tam Dao

They show the two ends of the style, so try them first.

Le Labo Santal 33

Santal 33 by Le Labo

Връхни нотки
Кардамон, Теменуга
Средни нотки
Папирус, Вирджински кедър
Базови нотки
Амбра, Кожа, Сандалово дърво
Час от деня
През деня

Santal 33 is listed as unisex and dates from 2011. Cardamom and violet open it, Virginia cedar and papyrus form the heart, and sandalwood, leather and amber make the base.

Longevity votes lean long lasting. Sillage votes lean moderate. Voters link it with fall, spring and winter, and with day and evening wear.

Diptyque Tam Dao
Най-добър като цяло

Tam Dao by Diptyque

Връхни нотки
Кориандър, Джинджифил, Лайм
Средни нотки
Кедър, Сандалово дърво
Базови нотки
Амбра, Мускус, Ванилия
Час от деня
През деня

Tam Dao was created by Daniel Moliere and launched in 2003. Lime, coriander and ginger open it, sandalwood and cedar sit in the heart, and musk, vanilla and amber close it. It is the creamier reference.

Longevity is rated long lasting by most community voters. Most voters call its sillage moderate. Fall and winter are its seasons in the vote, with day and night as the occasions.

Creamy and milky sandalwood perfumes

Here the wood is rounded off with spice, musk or flowers until it feels soft.

Tom Ford Santal Blush
Най-добър пикантен избор

Santal Blush by Tom Ford

Връхни нотки
Канела, Кимион, Шафран
Средни нотки
Жасмин, Сандалово дърво, Иланг-иланг
Базови нотки
Бензоин, Мускус, Тонка
Час от деня
През деня

Santal Blush launched in 2011 and is listed as unisex, with Tom Ford as the perfumer. Cinnamon, cumin and saffron open it, sandalwood, ylang-ylang and jasmine form the heart, and musk, benzoin and tonka bean close it.

Most voters call the longevity long lasting. Sillage votes lean moderate. Spring and fall are the seasons named, and day and evening the occasions.

Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum
Най-добра стойност

Samsara Eau de Parfum by Guerlain

Връхни нотки
Бергамот, Зелени нотки, Лимон, Праскова
Средни нотки
Ирис, Жасмин, Нарцис, Корен от ирис
Базови нотки
Амбра, Мускус, Сандалово дърво, Тонка
Час от деня
Нощно излизане

Samsara Eau de Parfum launched in 1989 and is listed for women. Peach, bergamot, green notes, lemon and ylang-ylang open it. Iris, jasmine, orris root, narcissus, rose and violet fill the heart, and sandalwood, vanilla, amber, tonka bean and musk close it. It is a floral sandalwood with a vanilla finish.

Longevity votes lean long lasting, and sillage votes lean strong. The community pairs it with winter and fall, and with night and evening wear.

Dry, woody and spicy sandalwood perfumes

These keep the wood drier, with cedar, vetiver or spice around it.

Rehab by Initio Parfums Prives

Rehab launched in 2018 and is listed as unisex, suited to work. Lavender and bergamot open it, cedar, vetiver and patchouli form the heart, and sandalwood, musk and guaiac wood close it.

Longevity votes lean long lasting. Most voters call the sillage moderate. It is linked with fall and spring, and with day and office wear.

Sospiro Basso

Basso by Sospiro

Връхни нотки
Грейпфрут
Средни нотки
Карамфил, Лабданум
Базови нотки
Черен пипер, Кедър, Дъбов мъх, Розов пипер
Час от деня
Нощно излизане

Basso launched in 2022 and is listed as unisex. Grapefruit opens it, carnation and labdanum form the heart, and black pepper, cedar, oakmoss, pink pepper, sandalwood and vetiver make the base.

Most community voters call Basso long lasting. Most community voters rate its sillage strong. Fall and winter are its seasons, with night and day as the occasions.

Maison Crivelli Safran Secret

Safran Secret by Maison Crivelli

Връхни нотки
Кардамон, Подправки
Средни нотки
Смирна, Шафран
Базови нотки
Светли дървесини, Кедър, Сандалово дърво
Час от деня
Вечер

Safran Secret launched in 2025 and is listed as unisex. Cardamom and spices open it, myrrh and saffron sit in the heart, and blonde woods, cedar and sandalwood close it.

In the community vote, Safran Secret is long lasting for most voters. Most community voters rate its sillage strong. The community links it to fall and winter, and to evening and night wear.

Warm and sweet sandalwood perfumes

Vanilla, amber and flowers turn the wood into something rounder and more evening-led.

Mancera Instant Crush

Instant Crush by Mancera

Връхни нотки
Джинджифил, Шафран, Сицилиански бергамот, Сицилианска мандарина
Средни нотки
Амброво дърво, Египетски жасмин, Лист от индонезийски пачули, Мароканска роза
Базови нотки
Мадагаскарска ванилия, Дъбов мъх, Сандалово дърво, Бял мускус
Час от деня
Нощно излизане

Instant Crush launched in 2019 and is listed as unisex. Saffron, ginger, Sicilian mandarin and Sicilian bergamot open it. Amberwood, Moroccan rose, Egyptian jasmine and Indonesian patchouli leaf form the heart, and Madagascar vanilla, white musk, sandalwood and oakmoss close it.

Longevity votes lean long lasting. Most voters call the sillage strong. Voters name fall and winter, and night and evening wear.

Psychedelic Love by Initio Parfums Prives

Psychedelic Love launched in 2017 and is listed for women. Ylang-ylang and bergamot open it, hedione, Bulgarian rose and heliotrope form the heart, and myrrh with sandalwood closes it.

Votes on longevity lean long lasting, and votes on sillage lean strong. Winter and fall are its seasons, with night and evening as occasions.

Xerjoff Bouquet Ideale

Bouquet Ideale by Xerjoff

Връхни нотки
Канела, Индийско орехче
Средни нотки
Гваяково дърво, Папирус, Сандалово дърво, Вирджински кедър
Базови нотки
Кумарин, Френски лабданум, Мускус, Тютюнев цвят
Час от деня
Нощно излизане

Bouquet Ideale launched in 2010 and is listed for women. Cinnamon and nutmeg open it. Virginia cedar, papyrus, guaiac wood and sandalwood form the heart, and vanille, coumarin, tobacco blossom, French labdanum and musk close it.

Its longevity votes lean moderate. Sillage votes lean moderate too. The community pairs it with winter and fall evenings.

Dune by Dior

Dune launched in 1991 and is listed for women. Brazilian rosewood, aldehydes, mandarin orange, bergamot and peony open it. Ylang-ylang, lily, wallflower, jasmine and rose form the heart, and amber, sandalwood, benzoin, oakmoss, vanilla, patchouli and musk close it. It is an aldehydic floral.

Votes on longevity lean long lasting, and on sillage lean moderate. Voters link it to fall and spring, and to day wear.

Fresh and easy sandalwood perfumes

If you want sandalwood that sits quietly, start here.

Byredo Gypsy Water
Най-добър за през деня

Gypsy Water by Byredo

Връхни нотки
Бергамот, Хвойнови плодове, Лимон, Пипер
Средни нотки
Тамян, Ирисов корен, Борови иглички
Базови нотки
Амбра, Сандалово дърво, Ванилия
Час от деня
През деня

Gypsy Water launched in 2008 and is listed as unisex, suited to work. Juniper berries, pepper, lemon and bergamot lead. Incense, pine needles and orris follow, and amber, vanilla and sandalwood sit underneath.

Longevity votes lean moderate. Most voters call the sillage moderate. Spring and fall are the seasons, with day and office as the occasions.

Creed Bois du Portugal

Bois du Portugal by Creed

Връхни нотки
Бергамот
Средни нотки
Лавандула
Базови нотки
Сива амбра, Кедър, Сандалово дърво, Ветивер
Час от деня
Офис

Bois du Portugal launched in 1987 and is listed for men. Bergamot opens it, lavender is the heart, and sandalwood, cedar, vetiver and ambergris close it.

Longevity is long lasting for most voters, and sillage moderate for most. Fall and winter are its seasons, with office, day and evening as occasions.

Starwalker by Montblanc

Starwalker launched in 2005 and is listed for men. Bamboo, bergamot and mandarin orange open it, white musk, sandalwood and cedar form the heart, and ginger, nutmeg and amber close it.

Most voters call both its longevity and its sillage moderate. Spring and summer are its seasons, with day and office as occasions.

Sandalwood perfumes for day and for night

Community votes give a simple split, and they are votes, not rules. Voters most often tie Rehab, Gypsy Water, Starwalker and Bois du Portugal to daytime and work, and Dune to the day. They tie Psychedelic Love, Bouquet Ideale, Instant Crush, Samsara and Safran Secret to evenings and night. Santal 33, Tam Dao, Santal Blush and Basso sit across both.

Sandalwood is also a good fit for sharing, since many of these are listed as unisex. See unisex perfumes worth sharing and browse the unisex perfume collection.

Compare a creamy and a dry sandalwood in 3ml

Order two decants and wear them on separate days. Try Tam Dao at 13,23 € for the creamy side and Santal 33 at 16,92 € for the dry side.

Choose the size for the job. Use a 3ml decant, around 60 sprays, to discover a scent. Wear a 10ml decant, around 200 sprays, for weeks. Keep a 30ml decant, around 600 sprays. If decants are new to you, what is a perfume decant explains the process.

Notes that sit beside sandalwood

The cedar, vanilla and rose pages cover notes that appear in several of these perfumes. Once you know your style, perfume layering shows how to pair a creamy sandalwood with something brighter.

Често задавани въпроси

What is the best sandalwood perfume?
There is no single answer, because it depends on the style you want. Tam Dao suits you if you want creamy, Santal 33 if you want dry, and Gypsy Water if you want fresh and quiet. A 3ml decant of each shows you which fits.
What does a sandalwood perfume smell like?
A sandalwood perfume smells of smooth, soft wood, creamy in some perfumes and dry in others. Spice, vanilla, musk or flowers around it decide whether it reads milky, warm or fresh.
Is Santal 33 a sandalwood perfume?
Yes, Santal 33 by Le Labo lists sandalwood in its base alongside leather and amber.
Which sandalwood perfume is good for women?
Samsara Eau de Parfum, Dune and Psychedelic Love are listed for women, and many others here are unisex, including Tam Dao and Santal Blush. Samsara and Psychedelic Love both have floral hearts, and Dune is an aldehydic floral.
How can I try a sandalwood perfume before buying a bottle?
Order a 3ml decant, which gives around 60 sprays, and wear it for a full day. If you like it, step up to a 10ml decant for around 200 sprays or a 30ml decant for around 600.

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