M
Woody · 2025

Bois de Santal

by Karl Lagerfeld
Rating4.1 ★ 145 votes
GenderMen
Year2025
WoodyAromaticFresh Spicy
Best for fallDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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Collection
In the same corner
Paragon Initio Parfums Prives
Paragon Initio Parfums Prives
89% match
Vintage Radio Lattafa Perfumes
Vintage Radio Lattafa Perfumes
89% match
Molecule 04 Escentric Molecules
Molecule 04 Escentric Molecules
87% match
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
5 notes
topfirst impression
Black PepperSageCypress
heartthe character
Sandalwood
basethe foundation
Palo Santo

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
54
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
32
intimateenormous
Price value83
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean73
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8
WoodyAromaticFresh SpicyWarm SpicyPowderyCitrusHerbalSoft Spicy
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 8
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Citrus
Herbal
Soft Spicy

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
5%
weak
15%
moderate
46%
long lasting
25%
eternal
9%
Sillage
intimate
25%
moderate
61%
strong
8%
enormous
6%
Season
spring
23%
summer
9%
fall
36%
winter
32%
Time of day
day
52%
night
48%
Gender
more female
1%
unisex
33%
more male
39%
male
27%
Value
way overpriced
1%
overpriced
5%
ok
14%
good value
23%
great value
57%

Smells similar

by scent profile
89% match
Paragon Initio Parfums Prives
Initio Parfums Prives
woodylavender
89% match
Vintage Radio Lattafa Perfumes
Lattafa Perfumes
woodylavender
88% match
Energetically New York Elixir Zara
Zara
warm spicyleather
87% match
Molecule 04 Escentric Molecules
Escentric Molecules
woodybalsamic

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

Black PepperSageCypressSandalwoodPalo Santo
topheartbase

Signature pair: Black Pepper and Sage

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In plain words

The main accords of Bois de Santal are woody and aromatic. It opens with Black Pepper and Sage, reveals Sandalwood at its heart, and dries down to Palo Santo. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in autumn and winter, day or night.

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