75ml

SCENTS OF WOOD

Strength in Santal

Name: Strength in Santal
Brand: SCENTS OF WOOD
Price: 195.00 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Toilette

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$195

Description

Strength in Santal" by Scents of Wood presents a contemporary and refined interpretation of sandalwood, artfully blending its creamy warmth with a fresh, airy aquatic character. The fragrance opens with a clean, fluid aquatic impression, which then gracefully transitions to a subtle spicy brightness from cardamom, complemented by green nuances of vetiver and cypress. It ultimately settles into a polished, elegant base of grounding sandalwood, soft musk, and warm amber, creating a scent that feels both invigorating and stabilizing. This unique composition aims to evoke a sense of inner strength and confidence, akin to a serene lake nestled within a cathedral of towering trees. Perfumer: Mackenzie Reilly

Scent Profile

Woody

Aquatic

Spicy

Fresh

Creamy

Elegant

Grounding

Notes

Top Notes

Aquatic Notes

Middle Notes

Cardamom

Vetiver

Cypress

Base Notes

Sandalwood

Musk

Amber

About SCENTS OF WOOD

Scents of Wood is a niche fragrance house founded in 2019-2020 by Fabrice Croisé, a French perfume industry veteran now based in Utah, inspired by forests, trees, and the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku or 'Forest Bathing.' The brand's unique philosophy centers on capturing L'Âme du Bois—the soul of wood—through aging organic cane alcohol in recycled wooden barrels and blending with rare woody essences in collaboration with IFF perfumers, creating deep, evocative scents with a woody backbone for fragrance enthusiasts seeking nature's mystery.

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Perfumer

Mackenzie Reilly

Mackenzie Reilly is a New York-born perfumer whose passion for fragrance ignited at age five watching her mother apply Shalimar. With an undergraduate degree in International Studies including time in Paris and Rome, she has lived and worked in France, Italy, Singapore, the Netherlands, and the United States by age 28. Her notable creations include Lost Alice for Masque Milano, Macaque editions for Zoologist, and Sandalwood in Oak for Scents of Wood, showcasing her innovative olfactory storytelling.

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Reviews

Community Insights

Community feedback highlights "Strength in Santal" as a fresh and modern take on sandalwood, often praised for its creamy texture and elegant blend. Many appreciate how the aquatic notes prevent it from feeling dry, while cardamom adds a subtle, inviting spice. Reviewers generally find it a versatile and uplifting scent.

Pros

Performance excellence: Offers good longevity, often lasting 4-6 hours with a refined, soft projection, with some noting it performs more like an Eau de Parfum despite being an Eau de Toilette.

Versatile appeal: Considered ideal for daily wear, office settings, or relaxed evenings, and is seen as a year-round fragrance, particularly shining in warmer months.

Quality composition: Praised for its smooth, creamy sandalwood, balanced with fresh aquatic elements and aromatic spices, creating an invigorating and stabilizing scent.

Cons

Specific limitation: Some reviewers feel it deviates from a traditional "santal" profile, leaning more aquatic than expected, and a few have noted a synthetic or acrid quality in the opening.

Situational drawback: While generally well-received, some find the initial sweetness or strength can be overwhelming if over-sprayed, particularly on fabric.