Santal Greenery by Dries Van Noten
Brand: Dries Van Noten
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A luminous, genderless composition where bergamot and green mandarin cut through cool cardamom and the crisp, milky-green character of fig leaf. Worn by someone who favors understated elegance—ideally on a bright spring morning or a warm city afternoon—it settles into creamy sandalwood, jasmine, cedarwood, vetiver, and musk, evoking sunlight filtering through a modern garden.
Is Santal Greenery worth it?
How it smells: Opens with bergamot, green mandarin and cardamom, fig leaf and sandalwood at the heart, then dries down to cedarwood and vetiver.
Scent Score: 73/100 (Good). Hidden gem. Established and performs well, but few people know about it. Performance 63, versatility 87, layerability 92 and value 48, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring, summer and fall, for the office and casual days. Layering: Layers easily with most of the catalog. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2022 · Unisex
Key accords: Bergamot, Green Mandarin, Cardamom, Fig Leaf, Sandalwood, Jasmine
Top Notes
- Bergamot
- Green Mandarin
- Cardamom
Heart Notes
- Fig Leaf
- Sandalwood
- Jasmine
Base Notes
Occasions: Office, Casual, Date, Outdoor
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Fragrance overview
Santal Greenery by Dries Van Noten belongs to the woody fragrance family. A luminous, leafy sandalwood fragrance where crisp citrus and fig-green facets soften into dry woods and elegant vetiver. Santal Greenery opens with Bergamot, Green Mandarin, and Cardamom. The heart brings Fig Leaf, Sandalwood, and Jasmine. It dries down to Cedarwood, Vetiver, and Musk.
How to wear Santal Greenery
On skin, Santal Greenery by Dries Van Noten has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, summer, and fall. Reach for it for office, casual, date, and outdoor. Its best layering match in the catalog is Rose 31 by Le Labo. Apply Santal Greenery first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Rose 31 on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Santal Greenery : 2 sprays Rose 31 and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Santal Greenery opens with Bergamot, Green Mandarin, and Cardamom.
The heart brings Fig Leaf, Sandalwood, and Jasmine.
It dries down to Cedarwood, Vetiver, and Musk.
What to layer with Santal Greenery
Rose 31 by Le Labo
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share vetiver and musk.
Order: Apply Santal Greenery first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Rose 31 on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Santal Greenery : 2 sprays Rose 31
Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, sandalwood, and vetiver.
Order: Apply Santal Greenery first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Santal Greenery : 2 sprays Boss Bottled
J'adore by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, jasmine, and musk.
Order: Apply Santal Greenery first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer J'adore on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Santal Greenery : 2 sprays J'adore
Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, cardamom, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Santal Greenery first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Le Male on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Santal Greenery : 2 sprays Le Male
Daisy EDT by Marc Jacobs
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine and musk.
Order: Apply Santal Greenery first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Daisy EDT on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Santal Greenery : 2 sprays Daisy EDT
Pairings to approach with care
Golden Sweet Decade by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Golden Sweet Decade brings a gourmand contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Santal Greenery first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Golden Sweet Decade on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Santal Greenery : 2 sprays Golden Sweet Decade
Wonder Rose by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Wonder Rose brings a fruity contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Santal Greenery first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Wonder Rose on top for fruity lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Santal Greenery : 2 sprays Wonder Rose
Related fragrances and why
- Rose 31 by Le LaboBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include vetiver and musk.
- Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss — Both include bergamot, sandalwood, and vetiver.
- J'adore by Dior — Both include bergamot, jasmine, and musk.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Santal Greenery?
Santal Greenery opens with Bergamot, Green Mandarin, and Cardamom. The heart brings Fig Leaf, Sandalwood, and Jasmine. It dries down to Cedarwood, Vetiver, and Musk.
How long does Santal Greenery last, and how strong is it?
Santal Greenery by Dries Van Noten has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Santal Greenery?
It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits office, casual, date, and outdoor.
What layers well with Santal Greenery?
Rose 31 by Le Labo is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share vetiver and musk. Apply Santal Greenery first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Rose 31 on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Santal Greenery : 2 sprays Rose 31.
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