Sandalwood Perfumes & Colognes
381 fragrances in the SCNTMIX catalog feature sandalwood, 338 of them in the base, where a note lasts longest. Each links to its full profile with notes, performance, dupes and layering pairs.
Sandalwood is a soft, creamy wood with a smooth, slightly milky and sometimes nutty character. The classic source is Indian (Mysore) sandalwood, which is now rare; most modern fragrances use Australian sandalwood and sandalwood molecules that recreate its creamy warmth.
Sandalwood sits in the base, so it gives a fragrance a comfortable, long-lasting dry-down. It is less sharp than cedar and less smoky than oud, which is why it appears in everything from fresh colognes to gourmand vanillas and cult "santal" fragrances.
Sandalwood fragrances are easy to wear year-round and among the best base notes for layering: they make florals feel creamier, citrus feel smoother and vanilla feel less sweet.
Sandalwood colognes and fragrances for men
- Al Haramain Amber Oud Blue Edition — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: GoodBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Al Haramain Amber Oud Exclusif Bleu — Sandalwood as a base note · Extrait de Parfum · Longevity: GoodBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Amouage Interlude Man — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 9.3/10 community longevity ratingBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Dior Fahrenheit — Sandalwood as a heart note · EDT · Longevity: 8-10 hours
- Amouage Epic Man — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 8.4/10 community longevity ratingBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Creed Aventus Cologne — Sandalwood as a heart note · EDP · Longevity: GoodBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Amouage Dia Man — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: GoodBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male — Sandalwood as a base note · EDT · Longevity: 7.6/10 community longevity rating
- Parfums de Marly Pegasus — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
- Prada L'Homme Prada Intense — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Chanel Bleu de Chanel — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 8-10 hoursTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Al Haramain Detour Noir — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Amouage Lyric Man — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Creed Viking — Sandalwood as a base note · EDT · Longevity: Good
- Creed Bois du Portugal — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
- Hugo Boss Boss Bottled — Sandalwood as a base note · EDT · Longevity: 6.4/10 community longevity rating
- Amouage Reflection Man — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Amouage Overture Man — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Beast ModeBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Creed Green Irish Tweed — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Good
- Amouage Reflection 45 — Sandalwood as a base note · Extrait · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Armaf Odyssey Homme — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: GoodBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Armaf Tres Nuit — Sandalwood as a base note · EDT · Longevity: GoodBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Clive Christian No. 1 Masculine — Sandalwood as a base note · Parfum · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Dior Sauvage Elixir — Sandalwood as a base note · Elixir · Longevity: Beast Mode
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Sandalwood perfumes for women
- Amouage Reflection Woman — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: GoodBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Burberry Her — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 7.3/10 community longevity rating
- Creed Acqua Fiorentina — Sandalwood as a heart note · EDP · Longevity: ModerateBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Parfums de Marly Cassili — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Good
- Amouage Lyric Woman — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Chanel Allure Eau de Parfum — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: GoodTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Carolina Herrera Good Girl — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 8-10 hours
- Creed Aventus for Her — Sandalwood as a heart note · EDP · Longevity: Good
- Narciso Rodriguez For Her — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 7.7/10 community longevity ratingBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Prada Paradoxe — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 7.5/10 community longevity rating
- Dior Miss Dior — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 5-7 hours
- Amouage Dia Woman — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: GoodBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Chloé Nomade — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 7.7/10 community longevity ratingBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Clive Christian Blonde Amber — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
- Lattafa Yara — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: GoodBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Mugler Angel Eau de Parfum — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Beast Mode
- Tom Ford Black Orchid — Sandalwood as a base note · Eau de Parfum · Longevity: Excellent
- Amouage Gold Woman — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
- Chanel N°5 Eau de Parfum — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
- Al Haramain Junoon Noir — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Good
- Chanel Coco Eau de Parfum — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Creed Spring Flower — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Moderate
- Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
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Unisex sandalwood fragrances
- Xerjoff Italica — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Kilian Roses on Ice — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: ModerateBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Phlur Soft Spot — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Moderate
- Xerjoff Tony Iommi Monkey Special — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Tom Ford Oud Wood — Sandalwood as a heart note · EDP · Longevity: 8-10 hours
- Acqua di Parma Ambra — Sandalwood as a base note · EDC · Longevity: ModerateBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Creed Silver Mountain Water — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Moderate
- Le Labo Santal 33 — Sandalwood as a heart note · EDP · Longevity: 6-8 hours
- Amouage Guidance — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Beast ModeTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Kilian Angels' Share — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
- Amouage Purpose — Sandalwood as a heart note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
- Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Greatness — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 8.6/10 community longevity rating
- Tom Ford Lost Cherry — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Good
- Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajád — Sandalwood as a base note · Parfum · Longevity: Beast ModeBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Acqua di Parma Colonia — Sandalwood as a base note · EDC · Longevity: Moderate
- Phlur Solar Power — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: ModerateBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Bond No. 9 Chelsea Nights — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Byredo Gypsy Water — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 6.1/10 community longevity rating
- Parfums de Marly Layton — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
- Armaf Club de Nuit Sillage — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
- Diptyque Tam Dao Eau de Parfum — Sandalwood as a heart note · EDP · Longevity: GoodBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: GoodTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Initio Parfums Privés Absolute Aphrodisiac — Sandalwood as a base note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Initio Parfums Privés Blessed Baraka — Sandalwood as a heart note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
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Sandalwood perfume FAQ
What does sandalwood smell like?
Sandalwood smells creamy, soft and woody, with a smooth, slightly milky warmth. It is gentler than cedar or oud and often feels comforting and skin-like.
Is sandalwood a masculine or feminine scent?
Neither. Sandalwood is used across men's, women's and unisex fragrances. Its creamy softness suits florals and vanilla as well as woody and spicy colognes.
What should I layer with sandalwood?
Sandalwood layers well with vanilla, rose, iris and citrus. Use a sandalwood fragrance as the base and add one spray of a brighter scent on top, then check the pair in MixMode.
Test a sandalwood layering pair in MixMode · Browse all fragrance notes