Santal Majuscule opens with a creamy, almost edible warmth — sandalwood and cocoa wound together so tightly it's difficult to say where one ends and the other begins. This isn't the sharp, resinous sa...
Fall and winter are the overwhelming choice among enthusiasts, with the creamy, warm spiced-wood character feeling at home in cold weather and less suited to heat.
Longevity is consistently praised — most find one or two sprays carries them through the day and into the evening without reapplication.
Sillage is intimate rather than bold; projection settles close to the skin after the opening hours, which some find elegant and others find limiting.
The rose note generates the most debate — those expecting a pure sandalwood experience can be surprised by how prominently floral the composition reads, while floral-woody fans consider it the heart of what makes it work.
Enthusiasts frequently position it as the approachable entry point within Serge Lutens' sandalwood range — less austere than Santal de Mysore, more balanced than Santal Blanc, and a good starting point for someone exploring the house.
