Matière Première 2019 EDP

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Santal Austral

by Aurélien Guichard

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Matière Première Santal Austral is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Aurélien Guichard. Santal Austral opens with Iris, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, and dries down to a base of Tonka Bean and Benzoin. Matière Première's Santal Austral carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Santal Austral is a divisive beast: some find it a gorgeous, creamy sandalwood dream, others are repulsed by a screechy, synthetic mess. It's a powerhouse with nuclear longevity, but be warned, it's not a safe blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Cozy
  • Masculine
  • Woody
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Santal Austral Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Iris100%
Heartas listed
Sandalwood100%
Baseas listed
Tonka Bean52%
Benzoin48%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Given its strong projection and exceptional longevity, Santal Austral leans more towards evening and social events. While some reviewers wear it to the office, its intensity makes it better suited for dates or formal occasions where its powerful sillage can shine without overwhelming colleagues.

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

Other declarable allergens

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

A sophisticated sandalwood with a smooth, creamy texture. It opens with powdery iris, quickly settling into a robust heart of Australian sandalwood. The base introduces a warm, plush sweetness from benzoin and tonka bean, creating a balsamic, slightly gourmand woodiness. Expect a rich, enveloping scent.

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Where to buy

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