Eau de Parfum2016
Santal Royal
Thierry WasserThe nose · 253 fragrances · also made L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum (2016)Portrait →

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Guerlain  ·  Sold as unisex

Santal Royal

The moment you step into a grand salon adorned with rich fabrics and warm lighting, where the air is infused with the richness of leather-bound books and the subtle smokiness of oud.

4.061,038 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
woodyroseoudleatherpowderywhite floral
Santal RoyalPremium · $100–250
56%Similar accords, often for lessShuhrah Pour Homme · RasasiBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 11 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting69% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak2%
Weak4%
Moderate26%
Long lasting53%
Eternal16%
SillageStrong53% say strong or enormous
Intimate5%
Moderate42%
Strong44%
Enormous9%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine23%
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Unisex58%
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Feminine20%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Santal Royal by Guerlain, launched in 2016 and crafted by Thierry Wasser, is an Oriental Woody fragrance that combines luxurious materials to create a regal experience. It opens with the bright freshness of neroli and jasmine before diving into the heart of rich rose and peach. The base notes of oud, sandalwood, leather, amber, and musk bring a warm, spicy, and animalic depth that lingers on the skin.

How to wear it

Apply two sprays to pulse points for an even distribution. The fragrance requires some time to develop fully, so it's best to allow a few minutes before heading out. This composition holds up well through the day without needing re-application.

Fig. 01 — Santal Royal, Guerlain

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Thierry Wasser portrait
03 · The nose

Thierry Wasser

The guardian of Guerlain

Thierry Wasser is the in-house perfumer at Guerlain — a title that makes him the custodian of one of perfumery's most storied legacies.

“I am not going to betray five generations of the family.”

Thierry Wasser · Wallpaper*, December 2008
253fragrances
1961born
Frenchnationality

The Santal Royal line

2 fragrances, compared side by side

Designer Guerlain

More from the house · founded 1828 · France

Similar accords, often for less

Love it, not the $100–250 price?

Matched by accords and notes. Sample first, then decide.

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Santal RoyalMalabrigo
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With Fueguia 1833 Malabrigo

Adds citrus and aromatic; shares one accord.

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

4.06/ 5 · 1,038 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 29%, disliked or hated by 27%.

Love29%
Like35%
OK9%
Dislike20%
Hate7%
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