Best sandalwood perfumes for women
Sandalwood is creamy, smooth and milky-woody. It softens a fragrance base and pairs well with rose, vanilla, spices and other woods. Below are the 20 best-rated sandalwood fragrances for women (including unisex) on MaxParfum, ranked by community rating and popularity, with a cheaper dupe where one exists.
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#1
Roja Dove
Amber Aoud Absolue Precieux
Citrus, Rose, Patchouli
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Gold Oudh Absolute Precious -
#2
Guerlain
Mon Guerlain Sensuelle
Vanilla, Amber, Lavender
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Mon Gracieuse Intense -
#3
Clive Christian
Blonde Amber
Warm Spicy, Amber, Woody
Cheaper alternative: La Ree Fragrances Golden Amber +5 more -
#4
Bond No. 9
Andy Warhol
Woody, Fruity, Amber
Cheaper alternative: Alexandria Fragrances FAME 15 -
#5
Boadicea the Victorious Hero Woody, Warm Spicy, Sweet
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Mocha Wood -
#6
Parfums de Marly
Layton
Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Fresh Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Al Haramain Detour Noir +9 more -
#7
Zadig Voltaire
Tome 1 La Purete 2017
Woody, Patchouli, Citrus
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Volume 01 The Purity -
#8
Kilian
Angels Share
Woody, Warm Spicy, Sweet
Cheaper alternative: Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel +14 more -
#9
Creed
Royal Oud
Woody, Musky, Powdery
Cheaper alternative: Afnull Highness III Green +3 more -
#10
Xerjoff
Ivory Route
Warm Spicy, Woody, Fresh Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Emir Voux Spices -
#11
Roja Dove
Amber Aoud
Warm Spicy, Rose, Amber
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Divin Aoud +1 more -
#12
Parfums de Marly
Layton Exclusif
Woody, Oud, Vanilla
Cheaper alternative: Al Haramain Detour Noir Exclusif +2 more -
#13
Guerlain
Joyeuse Tubereuse
White Floral, Green, Tuberose
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World White As Tuberose -
#14
Xerjoff
Tony Iommi Monkey Special
Warm Spicy, Woody, Sweet
Cheaper alternative: La Ree Fragrances Monkey Metal +1 more -
#15
Victoria's Secret
Bombshell Celebration
Woody, Floral, Fresh
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Rose Seduction Secret Festive -
#16
Xerjoff
Richwood
Woody, Patchouli, Citrus
Cheaper alternative: Paris Corner Emir Celestial Series Fascination +1 more -
#17
Xerjoff
Casamorati 1888
Warm Spicy, Woody, Floral
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Casamorando 1988 +1 more -
#18
Tom Ford
Oud Wood
Woody, Warm Spicy, Oud
Cheaper alternative: Al Haramain Platinum Oud +6 more -
#19
Frederic Malle
The Moon
Fruity, Sweet, Oud
Cheaper alternative: Paris Corner Emir Identify Oud Crescent +1 more -
#20
Nishane
Ani
Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Ard Al Zaafaran Satwa +5 more
Sandalwood fragrance FAQs
What is the best sandalwood perfume for women?
Based on community ratings, the top picks are Roja Dove Amber Aoud Absolue Precieux, Guerlain Mon Guerlain Sensuelle and Clive Christian Blonde Amber. All 20 on this list are well-known fragrances with sandalwood in their notes.
What does sandalwood smell like in perfume?
Sandalwood is creamy, smooth and milky-woody. It softens a fragrance base and pairs well with rose, vanilla, spices and other woods.
Are there cheaper alternatives to these sandalwood fragrances?
Yes. 20 of these have known dupes on MaxParfum, for example Dua Fragrances Gold Oudh Absolute Precious (a dupe of Amber Aoud Absolue Precieux), Fragrance World Mon Gracieuse Intense (a dupe of Mon Guerlain Sensuelle) and La Ree Fragrances Golden Amber (a dupe of Blonde Amber).
More fragrances by note
- Vanilla
- Oud
- Rose
- Amber
- Musk
- Jasmine
- Patchouli
- Bergamot
- Vetiver
- Tonka Bean
- Lavender
- Leather
- Tobacco
- Iris
- Cardamom
- Saffron
- Incense
- Cinnamon
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