Matière Première 2024 Extrait

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Santal Austral Extrait

by Aurélien Guichard

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Matière Première Santal Austral Extrait is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Aurélien Guichard. Santal Austral Extrait opens with Iris and Almond, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, and dries down to a base of Cardamom, Tonka Bean, and Benzoin. Matière Première's Santal Austral Extrait carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This extrait is a divisive beast: some hail it as a creamy, luxurious sandalwood triumph, a proper improvement on the original. Others find it an abominable synthetic mess, headache-inducing and aggressively masculine. Don't blind buy; sample first, unless you're feeling adventurous.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Luxurious
  • Bold
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Santal Austral Extrait Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Iris55%
Almond45%
Heartas listed
Sandalwood100%
Baseas listed
Cardamom39%
Tonka Bean31%
Benzoin30%

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
Strong
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 Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and impressive longevity, mentioned frequently in reviews, make it less suited for a close-quarters office environment. However, its rich, warm, and mysterious character makes it an excellent choice for dates and formal events, though some find it acceptable for casual wear due to its comforting elements.

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

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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 Austral Extrait opens with a delicate, powdery whisper of iris, quickly enriched by a smooth, almost sweet almond note. The heart deepens into a rich, creamy Australian sandalwood, warm and inviting. A spicy kick of cardamom emerges, bolstered by the sweet, balsamic warmth of tonka bean and benzoin in the long, lingering dry down, creating an enveloping, woody amber experience.

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