Montale 2012 EDP

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Santal Wood

by Pierre Montale

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Montale Santal Wood is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Pierre Montale. Santal Wood opens with Sea Water, Pepper, Cardamom, and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Cedar and Sandalwood, and dries down to a base of Oakmoss. Montale's Santal Wood carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Santal Wood is a divisive one. You'll either love its fresh, woody spice and marine twist, or it'll remind you of cheap aftershave or pickled cucumbers. Expect a clean, versatile scent that leans masculine, but don't expect a pure sandalwood experience.
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  • Masculine
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Santal Wood Eau de Parfum 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its clean, fresh, and woody character makes it highly versatile for office and casual wear, as many reviews suggest its 'sporty' and 'everyday' qualities. While it can be worn for dates, the strong marine and fresh spicy accords might be too informal or polarising for some formal settings.

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

  • Eugenol from Nutmeg
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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

Opens with an invigorating blast of juniper, black pepper, and cardamom, sharpened by a distinct marine accord that evokes sea air. This fresh and spicy introduction quickly gives way to a heart of smooth Indian sandalwood and dry Moroccan cedarwood. The base rounds out with a subtle mossy undertone, creating a woody-aromatic profile with a clean, almost barbershop-like finish.

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