Serge Lutens 1991 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Santal de Mysore

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens Santal de Mysore is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1991, created by Christopher Sheldrake. Santal de Mysore opens with Caraway and Spicy, settles into a heart of Benzoin and Styrax, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood. Serge Lutens's Santal de Mysore carries an Acquired verdict, a warm spicy-led wear.

Santal de Mysore is a divisive beast. For some, it's a sublime journey into creamy, spicy sandalwood. For others, it's a full-on curry house assault. Love it or hate it, it certainly makes an impression, and rarely a subtle one.
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Santal de Mysore Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Woody
85%
Amber
75%
Fresh Spicy
60%
Powdery
55%
Aromatic
55%

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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

A cold-weather scent. The spiced caraway-and-styrax opening and the deep, creamy sandalwood drydown read thick and warm on skin, and community season votes run fall-dominant with winter close behind. The richness reads heavy in heat, so spring and summer are minor.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The strong, spicy-resinous profile and robust sillage make it too imposing for an office. Its warm, sensual sandalwood character and long wear suit evening dates and cool-weather formal occasions, while many reviewers also wear it casually at home for personal enjoyment. Lacks the freshness for sport.

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Opens with an intense burst of warm, spiced woods, where caraway takes centre stage alongside a creamy, buttery sandalwood. Benzoin and styrax provide a balsamic depth, giving way to a rich, resinous dry down. It's an exotic and complex scent, a blend of sweet, spicy, and woody notes with a powdery, amber finish.

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