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.
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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
- 1Bäst överlag
Lime, coriander and ginger over sandalwood and cedar, with musk, vanilla and amber; woody and creamy.
från 13,23 €3 ml
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Cardamom and violet over cedar and papyrus, with sandalwood, leather and amber.
från 16,92 €3 ml
Läs om valet - 3Bästa kryddiga valet
Cinnamon, cumin and saffron over sandalwood, ylang-ylang and jasmine; warm, spicy and creamy.
från 25,29 €3 ml
Läs om valet - 4Mest prisvärd
Peach and ylang-ylang over iris, jasmine and rose, on sandalwood, vanilla and amber; floral.
från 7,65 €3 ml
Läs om valet - 5
Lavender and bergamot over cedar and vetiver, with sandalwood, musk and guaiac wood; aromatic and woody.
från 11,61 €3 ml
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- 6
Grapefruit over carnation and labdanum, on pepper, cedar, oakmoss and sandalwood; woody.
från 14,13 €3 ml
Läs om valet - 7
Cardamom and spices over myrrh and saffron, on blonde woods, cedar and sandalwood; spicy and warm.
från 20,79 €3 ml
Läs om valet - 8
Saffron and mandarin over rose and jasmine, on Madagascar vanilla, white musk and sandalwood; woody and warm.
från 7,56 €3 ml
Läs om valet - 9Bäst för vintern
Ylang-ylang and bergamot over rose and heliotrope, on myrrh and sandalwood; floral.
från 10,98 €3 ml
- 10
Cinnamon and nutmeg over cedar and sandalwood, on vanille, coumarin and musk; woody and sweet.
från 9,27 €3 ml
Läs om valet - 11Bäst för dagen
Bergamot, juniper and pepper over incense and pine needles, on amber, vanilla and sandalwood; fresh and aromatic.
från 15,93 €3 ml
Läs om valet - 12
Bergamot and lavender over sandalwood, cedar, vetiver and ambergris; woody and aromatic.
från 11,43 €3 ml
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I den här guiden
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.
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.
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| # | Parfym | Utmärkelse | Huvudnoter | Varaktighet | Sillage | Årstid | 3 ml | 10 ml | per milliliter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tam DaoDiptyque | Bäst överlag | Ceder, Sandelträ | Långvarig | Måttlig | Höst, Vinter | 13,23 € | 39,42 € | 3,94 € |
| 2 | Santal 33Le Labo | Papyrus, Virginiaceder | Långvarig | Måttlig | Höst, Vår | 16,92 € | 51,12 € | 5,11 € | |
| 3 | Santal BlushTom Ford | Bästa kryddiga valet | Jasmin, Sandelträ, Ylang-ylang | Långvarig | Måttlig | Vår, Höst | 25,29 € | 76,59 € | 7,66 € |
| 4 | Samsara Eau de ParfumGuerlain | Mest prisvärd | Iris, Jasmin, Narciss | Långvarig | Stark | Vinter | 7,65 € | 20,07 € | 2,01 € |
| 5 | RehabInitio Parfums Privés | Ceder, Patchouli, Vetiver | Långvarig | Måttlig | Höst | 11,61 € | 32,49 € | 3,25 € | |
| 6 | BassoSospiro | Nejlika, Labdanum | Långvarig | Stark | Höst, Vinter | 14,13 € | 40,32 € | 4,03 € | |
| 7 | Safran SecretMaison Crivelli | Myrra, Saffran | Långvarig | Stark | Höst, Vinter | 20,79 € | 57,51 € | 5,75 € | |
| 8 | Instant CrushMancera | Ambraträ, Egyptisk jasmin, Indonesiskt patchouliblad | Långvarig | Stark | Höst, Vinter | 7,56 € | 21,33 € | 2,13 € | |
| 9 | Psychedelic LoveInitio Parfums Privés | Bäst för vintern | Bulgarisk ros, Heliotrop | Långvarig | Stark | Vinter | 10,98 € | 32,49 € | 3,25 € |
| 10 | Bouquet IdealeXerjoff | Guajakträ, Papyrus, Sandelträ | Måttlig | Måttlig | Vinter | 9,27 € | 29,25 € | 2,93 € | |
| 11 | Gypsy WaterByredo | Bäst för dagen | Rökelse, Orris, Tallbarr | Måttlig | Måttlig | Vår, Höst | 15,93 € | 45,81 € | 4,58 € |
| 12 | Bois du PortugalCreed | Lavendel | Långvarig | Måttlig | Höst, Vinter | 11,43 € | 34,65 € | 3,47 € |
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Communityns röster
Two reference points: Santal 33 and Tam Dao
They show the two ends of the style, so try them first.
Santal 33 by Le Labo
- Toppnoter
- Kardemumma, Viol
- Hjärtnoter
- Papyrus, Virginiaceder
- Basnoter
- Ambra, Läder, Sandelträ
- Tid på dagen
- Dagtid
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.
Tam Dao by Diptyque
- Toppnoter
- Koriander, Ingefära, Lime
- Hjärtnoter
- Ceder, Sandelträ
- Basnoter
- Ambra, Mysk, Vanilj
- Tid på dagen
- Dagtid
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.
Santal Blush by Tom Ford
- Toppnoter
- Kanel, Spiskummin, Saffran
- Hjärtnoter
- Jasmin, Sandelträ, Ylang-ylang
- Basnoter
- Bensoe, Mysk, Tonkaböna
- Tid på dagen
- Dagtid
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.
Samsara Eau de Parfum by Guerlain
- Toppnoter
- Bergamott, Gröna noter, Citron, Persika
- Hjärtnoter
- Iris, Jasmin, Narciss, Orrisrot
- Basnoter
- Ambra, Mysk, Sandelträ, Tonkaböna
- Tid på dagen
- Utekväll
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.
Basso by Sospiro
- Toppnoter
- Grapefrukt
- Hjärtnoter
- Nejlika, Labdanum
- Basnoter
- Svartpeppar, Ceder, Ekmossa, Rosépeppar
- Tid på dagen
- Utekväll
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.
Safran Secret by Maison Crivelli
- Toppnoter
- Kardemumma, Kryddor
- Hjärtnoter
- Myrra, Saffran
- Basnoter
- Ljusa träslag, Ceder, Sandelträ
- Tid på dagen
- Kväll
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.
Instant Crush by Mancera
- Toppnoter
- Ingefära, Saffran, Siciliansk bergamott, Siciliansk mandarin
- Hjärtnoter
- Ambraträ, Egyptisk jasmin, Indonesiskt patchouliblad, Marockansk ros
- Basnoter
- Madagaskarvanilj, Ekmossa, Sandelträ, Vit mysk
- Tid på dagen
- Utekväll
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.
Bouquet Ideale by Xerjoff
- Toppnoter
- Kanel, Muskot
- Hjärtnoter
- Guajakträ, Papyrus, Sandelträ, Virginiaceder
- Basnoter
- Kumarin, Fransk labdanum, Mysk, Tobaksblom
- Tid på dagen
- Utekväll
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.
Gypsy Water by Byredo
- Toppnoter
- Bergamott, Enbär, Citron, Peppar
- Hjärtnoter
- Rökelse, Orris, Tallbarr
- Basnoter
- Ambra, Sandelträ, Vanilj
- Tid på dagen
- Dagtid
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.
Bois du Portugal by Creed
- Toppnoter
- Bergamott
- Hjärtnoter
- Lavendel
- Basnoter
- Ambra grisea, Ceder, Sandelträ, Vetiver
- Tid på dagen
- Kontor
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.
Vanliga frågor och svar
- 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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