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Sandalwood in Oak

Sandalwood in Oak by Scents of Wood is a Woody fragrance for women and men

The Quick Read

Respected, if divisive — a woody, powdery composition with a sweet undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.

comforting warmthearthy depthpowdery sweetwoody embracesubtle spice
3.98· 304 Ratings
Created byMackenzie Reilly
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

Launched in 2020 and crafted by Mackenzie Reilly, Sandalwood in Oak by Scents of Wood is a Woody fragrance for women and men. The composition opens with an aromatic blend that gives way to a heart of powdery warmth, underpinned by the rich sweetness of vanilla and warm spices. This seamless transition creates an enveloping sense of comfort, where sandalwood takes center stage against the backdrop of oak's earthy depth.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

Masculine40%
Unisex40%
Feminine20%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak1.6k
Weak4.2k
Moderate16.0k
Long8.6k
Eternal960
Sillage
Intimate6.2k
Moderate16.0k
Strong2.7k
Enormous320

Application Tips

Apply one or two sprays to your pulse points — the aromatic top notes will fade within an hour but the warm base of sandalwood and oak continues to linger. This fragrance is best for cooler evenings, where its warmth feels especially welcoming.

03 · The Nose

Mackenzie Reilly

Founding perfumer · 16 fragrances

Mackenzie Reilly portrait

Mackenzie Reilly, born and raised in New York, studied the anthropology of scent in college before working at the luxury publishing house Assouline. She joined IFF in 2010 as assistant to the Director of the New York Creative Center and was admitted to the IFF Perfumer School in 2013, going on to work as a fine fragrance perfumer at IFF in New York.

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04 · Dossier

Edited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

The moment when you step into a cozy study, where the scent of aged books and polished wood blends with the subtle sweetness of vanilla candles.

Fig. 01 — Sandalwood in Oak, Scents of Wood

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