Matiere Premiere Santal Austral EDP

Description

Santal Austral is a creamy, velvety sandalwood built without a drop of real sandalwood scarcity anxiety: Aurélien Guichard centers it on Australian sandalwood, softened with Tuscan iris absolute and almond milk, and warmed by Laotian benzoin and Venezuelan tonka bean. Fans of Le Labo's Santal 33 or Ormonde Jayne's Sandalwood often compare notes here, though Santal Austral leans sweeter and creamier rather than smoky-leathery.

Scent Character

• Sweet: 50%
• Floral: 25%
• Woody: 25%

Translation: a sweet, creamy sandalwood, with iris adding a powdery floral lift and just enough true wood underneath to keep it grounded.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Iris

Heart: Sandalwood Australia

Base: Benzoin, Tonka Bean

Performance

• Longevity: Strong, 7–9 hours.
• Sillage: Moderate, close-to-skin.
• Projection: 1–2 ft for the first hour, settling to a soft, creamy trail.

Best Occasions & Season

• Fall, winter, and spring. A warm, creamy sandalwood for cooler weather.
• Business, evening, and leisure.
• Skip for: hot summer days, where its creamy sweetness can feel heavy.

Unisex.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Aurélien Guichard
House: Matière Première, Paris
Launched: 2019

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FAQ

Is Santal Austral for men or women?
Unisex.

What's the longevity like?
Strong: 7–9 hours is typical.

How does it project?
Moderate and close-to-skin: a creamy, comforting sandalwood rather than a loud statement.

How does it compare to Le Labo Santal 33?
Both are sandalwood-centered, but Santal Austral is sweeter and creamier thanks to iris, almond milk, and tonka bean, where Santal 33 leans smokier and more leathery.