Santal Royal
GuerlainEau de Parfum2024
Side by side
Santal Royal vs. Ancestral Sandalwood
Santal Royal rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Santal Royal | Ancestral Sandalwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Thierry Wasser | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Santal Royal
Rose
Oud
Woody
Leather
Powdery
White Floral
Animalic
Warm Spicy
Ancestral Sandalwood
Woody
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
JasmineNeroli
Geranium
Heart
RosePeachCinnamon
CloveNutmegCedarGuaiac WoodPatchouli
Base
OudLeatherSandalwoodAmberMusk
SandalwoodHeliotropeBenzoinVanillaAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Santal Royal | Ancestral Sandalwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The name suggests sandalwood royalty. The fragrance delivers oud and leather instead. That's not a flaw, that's a statement: the royal house chose something darker, more interesting, more itself.Santal Royal
Most sandalwood fragrances are polite. This one isn't. The clove and vanilla create a warmth that lingers, the kind of presence that stays in a room after you've left.Ancestral Sandalwood