Santal Sacre

Good frag for fall/winter, This is a very earthy ginger. I get flash backs of my years spent in South Korea with this. I dont really know when/where I will ware this maybe a korean BBQ. 7/10

Cereza review below is spot on and absolutely mirrors my own thoughts...before I've even expressed them in writing. You really do have to love papyrus and sadly I don't, it's such an odd watery note and often paired with sandalwood which is a bit like watering down milk. I immediately thought about Le Labo's santal 33 for this combo but luckily this is slightly more enjoyable in the opening...but less so on the whole. I think it delivers the pyramid of notes in the exact order stated here. The hint of elemi and ginger (ginger I don't get a great deal TBH)then the heart comes on quickly with masses of papyrus and a subdued incense. The sandalwood builds thoughout and makes for a pleasant drydown but the papyrus is pretty relentless and just not to my taste at all. It's a shame because I like sandalwood a lot it's just that it can vary massively and I'd rather it be surrounded by sweet & warm notes. Oh I get the yoga, east meets west link here...however tenuous.

There are indeed many kinds of sandalwood, I'm a big fan of the creamy, mild sandalwood especially when it's paired with spices. Well, "Santal Sacre" is nothing like that. First, I have to say that you got to love papyrus to enjoy this, I was instantly hi in the face with loads of ginger and papyrus, the scent itself is very weird, bitter and almost a bit herbal. The drydown finally brings sandalwood, which here is dry, rough and a bit harsh. I do think "Santal Sacre" will compliment male skin better. Silage and Longevity were both slightly disappointing.