Maître Parfumeur et Gantier 1988 EDT

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Santal Noble

by Jean-François Laporte

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Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Santal Noble is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1988, created by Jean-François Laporte. Santal Noble opens with Spicy Notes, Coffee, and Incense, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver, and Oakmoss. Maître Parfumeur et Gantier's Santal Noble carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Santal Noble is a divisive, full-bodied sandalwood that leans heavily into the mature and complex. If you want creamy, sweet, or easy, look elsewhere. For a rich, masculine, woody scent with gravitas, this is a masterpiece for many.
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Santal Noble Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate longevity and sillage mean it can work in closer settings but its depth and richness make it less suitable for casual or sport. It's too complex and strong for a professional office but truly shines for dates, formal events, and sophisticated casual wear.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

About

Santal Noble opens with a bold, spicy embrace, quickly joined by a distinct coffee note and a swirl of incense. This deep, almost challenging introduction settles into a heart of dry, noble sandalwood, softened by patchouli and a touch of vanilla. The base anchors the composition with a warm, musky amber, enhanced by vetiver and a hint of oakmoss, creating a sophisticated and long-lasting finish.

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