Best sandalwood perfumes
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 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
Dolce & Gabbana
The One Luminous Night
Amber, Fresh Spicy, Sweet
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Lumiere Garcon +1 more -
#3
Jean Paul Gaultier
Le Beau Le Parfum
Sweet, Woody, Coconut
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World John Gustav Homme Le Parfum +3 more -
#4
Dior
Dior Homme Parfum
Iris, Woody, Leather
Cheaper alternative: FOMO Gary's Den +1 more -
#5
Guerlain
Mon Guerlain Sensuelle
Vanilla, Amber, Lavender
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Mon Gracieuse Intense -
#6
Clive Christian
Blonde Amber
Warm Spicy, Amber, Woody
Cheaper alternative: La Ree Fragrances Golden Amber +5 more -
#7
Bond No. 9
Andy Warhol
Woody, Fruity, Amber
Cheaper alternative: Alexandria Fragrances FAME 15 -
#8
Boadicea the Victorious Hero Woody, Warm Spicy, Sweet
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Mocha Wood -
#9
Parfums de Marly
Layton
Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Fresh Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Al Haramain Detour Noir +9 more -
#10
Jean Paul Gaultier
Scandal Pour Homme Absolu
Woody, Fruity, Warm Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Armaf Odyssey Mandarin Sky +3 more -
#11
Amouage
Interlude 53 Man
Amber, Smoky, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Paris Corner Killer Oud +6 more -
#12
Gucci
Envy for Men
Warm Spicy, Woody, Amber
Cheaper alternative: Fomo The Envy Of Fomo -
#13
Tom Ford
Noir Extreme
Warm Spicy, Sweet, Vanilla
Cheaper alternative: Pendora Scents Trecento Noir +1 more -
#14
Chanel
Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum
Citrus, Amber, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Canale Di Blue Parfum Intense -
#15
Zadig Voltaire
Tome 1 La Purete 2017
Woody, Patchouli, Citrus
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Volume 01 The Purity -
#16
Kilian
Angels Share
Woody, Warm Spicy, Sweet
Cheaper alternative: Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel +14 more -
#17
Amouage
Reflection 45 Man
Amber, Aromatic, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Arabian Oud Only Black +4 more -
#18
Creed
Royal Oud
Woody, Musky, Powdery
Cheaper alternative: Afnull Highness III Green +3 more -
#19
Dolce & Gabbana
The One Royal Night
Woody, Warm Spicy, Amber
Cheaper alternative: Pendora Scents Luxurious Night +1 more -
#20
Xerjoff
Ivory Route
Warm Spicy, Woody, Fresh Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Emir Voux Spices
Sandalwood fragrance FAQs
What is the best sandalwood perfume?
Based on community ratings, the top picks are Roja Dove Amber Aoud Absolue Precieux, Dolce & Gabbana The One Luminous Night and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Le Parfum. 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 Lumiere Garcon (a dupe of The One Luminous Night) and Fragrance World John Gustav Homme Le Parfum (a dupe of Le Beau Le Parfum).
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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