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Woodybase noteMiddle Eastern

Sandalwood

Creamy, soft and milky-woody; the prized attar foundation.

Fragrance Family

Woody

Note Type

Base — Base Notes

Origin

Mysore, India

Olfactory Strength

Moderate · 5/9

Sandalwood carries a moderate olfactory strength. This measures its perceived dominance independent of concentration — a moderate material blends gently and supports other notes rather than overpowering them.

About Sandalwood in Perfumery

Sandalwood belongs to the woody family and functions as a base note — the lasting foundation that anchors a composition and lingers longest on the skin. The foundation — deep and lasting. Rooted in the rich traditions of Middle Eastern perfumery, it is prized for its depth and authenticity.

Fragrances featuring Sandalwood

Sauvage Elixir

Dior · 2021

Maahir

Lattafa · 2021

Greenley

Parfums de Marly · 2020

Bitter Peach

Tom Ford · 2020

Angels' Share

Kilian · 2020

Yara

Lattafa · 2020

Irresistible

Givenchy · 2020

Gris Charnel

BDK Parfums · 2019

Her

Burberry · 2018

Eros Flame

Versace · 2018

Gabrielle

Chanel · 2017

Bloom

Gucci · 2017

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