Hermessence Santal Massoïa
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | 2000 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive and expensive, this is a love-it-or-hate-it sandalwood. Some adore its milky, figgy woodiness, finding it ethereal and comforting. Others get barnyard, hay, or even 'minty fig water'. It's Jean-Claude Ellena's signature watercolour style, for better or worse.
This discontinued gem still sparks fervent love and desperate pleas for its return. A unique, milky-woody blend that's both comforting and distinctly unusual. It's truly a shame it's gone.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 6% |
| Floral | 9% | 17% |
| Fruity | 13% | 5% |
| Green | 3% | 4% |
| Sweet | 42% | 28% |
| Warm | 5% | 13% |
| Woody | 28% | 21% |
| Earthy | 2% | 6% |
| Animalic | 0% | 7% |
| Fresh | 5% | 12% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its subtle sillage and calming nature make it ideal for office wear, where it won't overpower. The creamy woodiness is suitable for casual outings and intimate dates, but its lack of projection and formal power limits its use for grander formal events or active sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and comforting, smooth accords make it highly suitable for casual wear and the workplace. While some find it seductive for dates, its gentle nature prevents it from being a formal statement scent or appropriate for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Sweet, Lactonic accords and Sandalwood, Milk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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