Santal Majuscule
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2026 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Contre-Jour
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Which Should You Buy?
Santal Majuscule is a sophisticated, sensual sandalwood and rose combo, elevated by bitter cacao. It's a divisive one - some find it a touch serious and dusty, others find it an evocative masterpiece and signature-worthy. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so test it first.
Contre-Jour is Annick Menardo doing what she does best: a divisive, bold immortelle. You'll either love its dry, herbal complexity or recoil from its 'curry-like' punch. Not a blind buy, but a masterpiece for the right nose, confirming Malle's return to creative form.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 23% | 26% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 7% |
| Sweet | 32% | 28% |
| Warm | 7% | 11% |
| Woody | 39% | 26% |
| Earthy | 6% | 9% |
| Animalic | 1% | 2% |
| Fresh | 2% | 2% |
Mood
Notes
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
This scent's sensual and opulent character makes it perfect for dates and formal events. While some wear it to the office, its distinctness and potential for reformulations affecting performance suggest it may be too much for some workplaces, and it's certainly not for casual or sport wear.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong projection and enduring longevity make it less suitable for casual or office wear, where it might overwhelm. The complex, sophisticated profile and sensual accords lend themselves perfectly to formal events and date nights, where its bold character can shine.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Rose, Woody accords and Rose, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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