Strength in Santal
“Strength in Santal by Scents of Wood is a Woody Aquatic fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Warmly received so far — a marine, aromatic composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2024, Strength in Santal by Scents of Wood is a Woody Aquatic fragrance for women and men crafted by perfumer Mackenzie Reilly. The composition opens with marine and aromatic notes that evoke the freshness of ocean air, before transitioning into a warm, powdery base that feels both comforting and grounding. This contrast between the crispness of sea-salted breezes and the warmth of woody spices creates an intriguing tension, making it feel like two fragrances in one.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply two sprays for a balanced scent that evolves over time. The marine notes fade within an hour, but the warm powdery base lingers much longer, making it ideal for both day and night wear.
Mackenzie Reilly
Founding perfumer · 16 fragrances
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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The story behind the bottle.
A brisk walk along the coast where sea-salted air mingles with the earthy warmth of wooden driftwood.
Fig. 01 — Strength in Santal, Scents of Wood
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