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Serge Lutens

Santal de Mysore

Santal de Mysore by Serge Lutens is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men

The Quick Read

Well loved by wearers — a warm spicy, woody composition with a amber undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.

warm spicespowdery depthwoody embracespicy richnessbalsamic comfort
4.19· 547 Ratings
Created byChristopher Sheldrake
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

Santal de Mysore by Serge Lutens was launched in 1991 and captures the essence of a warm and spicy woody fragrance. Christopher Sheldrake crafted this composition, which opens with a fresh spicy accord that transitions into a richly powdery heart, anchored by a balsamic base that exudes a deep amber warmth. The contrast between the crispness of its top notes and the enveloping richness of its base creates an intriguing narrative, making it a fragrance that evolves gracefully throughout the day.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

When to Wear

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

Who Wears It

Masculine40%
Unisex40%
Feminine20%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak2.1k
Weak2.9k
Moderate8.6k
Long16.0k
Eternal5.0k
Sillage
Intimate5.9k
Moderate16.0k
Strong12.5k
Enormous6.6k

Application Tips

Apply this fragrance in light layers — the fresh spicy notes are striking but fade quickly. The powdery and balsamic base carries the scent throughout the day, so less is more for a lasting effect. Best worn during cooler hours when the warmth feels comforting.

03 · The Nose

Christopher Sheldrake

Founding perfumer · 94 fragrances · French

Christopher Sheldrake portrait

Christopher Sheldrake is a perfumer who has created perfumes for Chanel, Shiseido, Serge Lutens, Rochas, Avon and SpaceNK. Some of his most notable fragrances include Chanel's Coco Noir and Serge Lutens, Chergui.

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04 · Dossier

Edited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

The quiet warmth of an old library where wooden shelves and powdery pages mingle with subtle spiciness, creating a cocoon of cozy nostalgia.

Fig. 01 — Santal de Mysore, Serge Lutens

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06 · The Room

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