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Woody Sandalwood

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Dossier Woody Sandalwood is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021. Woody Sandalwood opens with Violet Leaf and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar, Iris, and Ambroxan, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Dossier's Woody Sandalwood carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A dry, woody, unisex statement that's both modern and contemplative. The powdery sandalwood and sharp green nuances evoke minimalist confidence, but its linearity and subtle projection keep it quietly intriguing rather than showy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Sophisticated
Woody Sandalwood Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by

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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Balances sharp green notes and creamy sandalwood, making it ideal for transitional weather in spring and fall. The woody warmth suits cooler days, but the fresh, green, and powdery facets keep it wearable in early summer; it's less suited to deep winter's intensity.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Projection and complexity make it appropriate for casual and office wear, with a subtle sophistication for dates. The dry, musky-woody character is less suited to formal black-tie or sporty contexts.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Dossier says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim
  • Vegan Brand-stated Dossier says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Woody Sandalwood Eau de Parfum opens with a sharp, green rush of violet leaf and cardamom, quickly joined by dry cedar and a touch of earthy cypriol. The heart is softened by powdery orris and a subtle ambered warmth, while creamy sandalwood anchors the base. This fragrance settles into a musky, woody skin scent with hints of incense and paper, evoking wood shavings, sun-warmed library shelves, and the tranquility of a silent study. It's linear, quietly powerful, and unmistakably modern, with a dry, almost meditative finish.

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