Santal Insolent

I purchased this Fragrance because I was looking for a Pleasant Sandalwood Scent... It was advertised to be inspired by the famous vibe as MYSORE sandalwood soap... I really think this fragrance ( Molinard Santal)... pulls this off!... YES it does have the vibe of Mysore Sandalwood... Now, does it smell like Santal 33... it's close... This Molinard does have a Sharp Herbal note in the top with the underlined Sandalwood Back Bone that smooths out through the dry down to a pleasant buttery wood... I do feel that Diptyque's Tam Dao is the best Mysore Buttery recreation right off the top!... I am getting a good 10 Hrs out of this scent.. it did turn into a skin scent around 7 hrs...

This is an excellent product at an excellent price and can be found for less than $80. It takes the good parts of Santal 33, and leaves cloying parts behind. Opens with the elemi and pepper, settles into a beautiful sandalwood with subtle smooth, yet still slightly animalic, leather and just a hint of the cardamom for sweetness and a touch of incense. Exceptionally blended.

I've just received it today and for me it's good. I need a full wearing to see longevity and sillage. I really don't detect the incense but, to my nose, it's really woody (it reminds me of the smell in a sawmill), spicy with some creaminess and little sweetness.

Santal 33, is that you? No. Wait. It is a better (in my opinion) version of you. The elemi makes it more bright and there is a wonderful smokey facet there, as opposed to the more powdery leanings of Santal 33.

If real Mysore sandalwood smells like this, I hope they get the supply fixed because this is simply gorgeous, gorgeous.