Woody Sandalwood by Dossier
Brand: Dossier
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Woody Sandalwood opens with violet leaf and cardamom, moves into orris, ambrox, cedarwood and cypriol and dries down to musk, sandalwood and amber. Dossier's take on Le Labo Santal 33.
Is Woody Sandalwood worth it?
How it smells: Opens with violet leaf and cardamom, orris and ambrox at the heart, then dries down to musk and sandalwood.
Scent Score: 62/100 (Good). Doesn't stand out. Fades faster than most fragrances. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 51, versatility 75, layerability 79 and value 51, each out of 100.
Buyers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 4,904 Dossier reviews.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2020 · Unisex
Key accords: Violet Leaf, Cardamom, Orris, Ambrox, Cedarwood, Cypriol
Top Notes
- Violet Leaf
- Cardamom
Heart Notes
- Orris
- Ambrox
- Cedarwood
- Cypriol
Base Notes
Occasions: Office, Evening
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring
Fragrance overview
Woody Sandalwood by Dossier belongs to the woody fragrance family. Woody Sandalwood opens with violet leaf and cardamom, moves into orris, ambrox, cedarwood and cypriol and dries down to musk, sandalwood and amber. Dossier's take on Le Labo Santal 33. Woody Sandalwood opens with Violet Leaf and Cardamom. The heart brings Orris, Ambrox, Cedarwood, and Cypriol. It dries down to Musk, Sandalwood, and Amber.
How to wear Woody Sandalwood
On skin, Woody Sandalwood by Dossier has longevity of 6-8 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall, winter, and spring. Reach for it for office and evening. Its best layering match in the catalog is Beautiful by Estée Lauder. Apply Woody Sandalwood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Beautiful on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Woody Sandalwood : 2 sprays Beautiful and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Woody Sandalwood opens with Violet Leaf and Cardamom.
The heart brings Orris, Ambrox, Cedarwood, and Cypriol.
It dries down to Musk, Sandalwood, and Amber.
What to layer with Woody Sandalwood
Beautiful by Estée Lauder
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedarwood, sandalwood, and amber.
Order: Apply Woody Sandalwood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Beautiful on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Woody Sandalwood : 2 sprays Beautiful
Ambre Nuit by Christian Dior
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share musk and amber.
Order: Apply Woody Sandalwood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Ambre Nuit on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Woody Sandalwood : 2 sprays Ambre Nuit
Amber Oud Gold Edition by Al Haramain
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share musk and amber.
Order: Apply Woody Sandalwood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Amber Oud Gold Edition on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Woody Sandalwood : 2 sprays Amber Oud Gold Edition
Crystal Noir by Versace
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom, musk, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Woody Sandalwood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Crystal Noir on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Woody Sandalwood : 2 sprays Crystal Noir
Her by Burberry
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share musk, sandalwood, and amber.
Order: Apply Woody Sandalwood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Her on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Woody Sandalwood : 2 sprays Her
Pairings to approach with care
Bergamask by Orto Parisi
Not Recommended · 34/99
Bergamask has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Bergamask brings a citrus contrast to this woody scent, and they share musk.
Order: Apply Woody Sandalwood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bergamask on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Woody Sandalwood : 1 spray Bergamask
Megamare by Orto Parisi
Not Recommended · 34/99
Megamare has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Megamare brings an aquatic contrast to this woody scent, and they share musk.
Order: Apply Woody Sandalwood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Megamare on top for aquatic lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Woody Sandalwood : 1 spray Megamare
Related fragrances and why
- Beautiful by Estée Lauder — Both include cedarwood, sandalwood, and amber.
- Ambre Nuit by Christian DiorTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include musk and amber.
- Amber Oud Gold Edition by Al HaramainBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include musk and amber.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Woody Sandalwood?
Woody Sandalwood opens with Violet Leaf and Cardamom. The heart brings Orris, Ambrox, Cedarwood, and Cypriol. It dries down to Musk, Sandalwood, and Amber.
How long does Woody Sandalwood last, and how strong is it?
Woody Sandalwood by Dossier has longevity of 6-8 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Woody Sandalwood?
It's best in fall, winter, and spring. It suits office and evening.
What layers well with Woody Sandalwood?
Beautiful by Estée Lauder is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedarwood, sandalwood, and amber. Apply Woody Sandalwood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Beautiful on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Woody Sandalwood : 2 sprays Beautiful.
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