The BEST SANDALWOOD Fragrances, coming from a sandalwood fanatic 😉

The BEST SANDALWOOD Fragrances, coming from a sandalwood fanatic 😉
Discounts & Affiliate Links:
🖤 Twisted Lily tidd.ly/3sKHvDf
Shop my curated Twisted Lily picks! tidd.ly/3UZdsoq
Twisted Lily Discount Code: ANNE10 for 10% off
🖤 D'or Prestige dorprestige.com/
D'or Prestige Discount Code: ANNE10 for 10% off
*code works for everything except for Zaharoff brand
🖤 Commodity Fragrances tidd.ly/3CSQUwU
Commodity Discount Code: ANNE10 for 10% off
🖤 M. Micallef Parfums parfumsmicalle...
Micallef Discount Code: ANNE10 for 10% off
🖤 Sora Dora soradora.fr/
Sora Dora Discount Code: ANNE10 for 10% off
🖤 Navitus Parfums bit.ly/3ViFxqC
Navitus Discount Code: ANNE10 for 10% off
*code works for fragrances that aren't brand new with an existing launch offer
Fragrances Mentioned:
- Amouage Guidance (Code ANNE10)
tidd.ly/3GI68bA
- The 7 Virtues Santal Vanille
rstyle.me/+JKV...
- Henry Rose Queens & Monsters
rstyle.me/+a8H...
- BDK Gris Charnel (Code ANNE10)
tidd.ly/3vxisEZ
- BDK Gris Charnel Extrait (Code ANNE10)
tidd.ly/3anx8Qz
- Juliette Has a Gun Sunny Side Up (Code ANNE10)
tidd.ly/3zCXmaY
- Parle Moi de Parfum Milky Musk 39
rstyle.me/+zhW...
- Michael Malul 593 Bali
michaelmalul.c...
- Byredo Gypsy Water
rstyle.me/+OoP...
- Commodity Book Expressive (Code ANNE10)
tidd.ly/3ag7Pju
- Le Labo Santal 33
rstyle.me/+JKV...
Honorable Mentions if you’re looking for a Santal 33 vibe:
- Maison Louie Marie No. 4 Bois de Balincourt
rstyle.me/+qv5...
- Armani Prive Santal Dan Sha
rstyle.me/+Lle...
- Lake & Skye Santal Gray
rstyle.me/+8xy...
Lip Liner: rstyle.me/+zhW...
Lip Stick: rstyle.me/+eag...
Follow me on my social media!
- Instagram: annelauren.fragrance
- TikTok: annelauren.fragrance
For Business Inquiries only:
- [e-mail]
Check out my boyfriend's art page!
- Instagram: _anti_ (double underscore, anti, double underscore)
FAQ:
- Where do you purchase fragrance samples?
Twisted Lily, D'or Prestige, Luckyscent, Scent Split, Fragrances Line, The Scent Room, Ministry of Scent, Scents Event, Decant X, The Perfumed Court
- Your name is spelled Anne but it's pronounced "Ah-na?"
It's Dutch 🇳🇱
- Why don't you have a Dutch accent?
My parents are Dutch but I was born and raised in the U.S.
- Where is your jewelry from?
Most of it is from Link'd the Label, Mejuri, & Nina Segal
Always feel free to chat with me and leave comments, questions, and suggestions :)!
Some of the links provided are affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase through the link, I earn a small commission. Thank you so much for your support!!! 🤍
#sandalwoodperfumes #sandalwoodfragrances #bestsandalwoodfragrances

[@sebouquin2430]

Been waiting for this one. I never realized how much I love sandalwood until I realized I was gravitating towards fragrances with a prominent sandalwood note. I especially love it paired with vanilla. 🤤

[@AnneLauren]

It's the best combo!! 🙌🏼

[@LerinaMelissa]

You described Guidance perfectly. My goodness, it’s just stunning and quickly became a huge favorite. Worth every penny.

[@AnneLauren]

It's a special one! 🤍

[@tolikfox007]

That sillage from Amouage Guidance is truly breathtaking

[@AnneLauren]

Right?!

[@anik2451]

Do you consider this fragrance a safe blind buy for sandalwood-lover?

[@tolikfox007]

@@anik2451 I absolutely think it is! It is a mass pleasing scent to me. The bad reviews on Fragrantica baffles me.

[@laurengraham9325]

I bought the Serge Lutens discovery set, smelled Santal Majascule, and now I’m obsessed with sandalwood.

[@Sko1906]

You make me want to buy literally every perfume you describe.

[@hillarychavez2274]

Boucheron’s Santal de Kandy was a sandalwood fragrance I had an instant reaction to and had to buy immediately. It has a cozy and slightly creamy nuance…but I never hear anyone talk about it 🤷🏼‍♀️ Totally agree about Gris Charnel! ❤

[@di_from_north4460]

You are truly superb at describing fragrances! Love your enthusiasm! Thank you Anne.

[@AnneLauren]

Thank you so much!! 🙏🏼🤍

[@AshNicole1985]

I recently purchased Santal Vanille and before that I purchased Apres from Ellis Brooklyn based off of your reviews because I was interested in trying woody fragrances. I'm totally in love with them and can see Santal Vanille becoming a signature scent for me! I'm so glad I tried them out. Thanks for your great descriptions!

[@kyndalpagan7545]

Seven virtues finally listened and made the travel a spray instead of roller ball!!

[@jenaiafarah7341]

Love this list! Sandalwood is one of my favorite notes as well.

[@AnneLauren]

Thank you!

[@bashawnjohnson]

Anne Lauren Queens and Monsters smell so good I love the Sandalwood I can't stop smelling my self when I put it on 😊

[@AnneLauren]

It's so underrated!!

[@jaimiemainberger5039]

You are my favorite reviewer. I just adore how you explain things I almost binge watch you lol. Excited to try guidance. Ordered a sample :) I wear santal 33 but I’m craving a creamier s situation.

[@deniserodas6848]

I love the pink color on the Guidence bottle, Very interesting in smelling it now.

[@AnneLauren]

the packaging is gorgeous!

[@jenniferocampo3873]

Great list! I love the This is Her from Zadig & Voltaire, sandalwood with sweet whipped cream

[@AnneLauren]

Thank you!

[@aromasandaesthetics]

I agree on GC and GCE- I could have both. I find the Extrait even sweeter than the OG in the dry down- yet the opening is more opulent and spicy .. so beautiful 🖤

[@AnneLauren]

yesss I love their spin on the Extrait!

[@meepmoopmeep1]

I’m getting Sunny Side Up in the mail today! Can’t wait 💃🏻

[@AnneLauren]

😍😍😍

[@odilia1479]

For me, Piano santal! 🥰

[@SharidaM]

Oooohhh now I love me a good sandalwood! I actually want to add more into my collection so very excited for these picks!

[@AnneLauren]

Yesss bring in more sandalwood! 🙌🏼😂🤍

[@angelajones201]

Just blind bought Guidance and Hundred Silent ways.. definitely a psychotic moment i just had lol but most of my fragrances are blind buys. If all else fails… MERCARI!

[@hollyrose5818]

I know I’m so late but I’m a new subscriber and I’m loving your channel. I adore sandalwood! I blind bought JHAG Sunny Side Up and I can’t smell it. :(. My next pick is definitely going to be Santal Vanille!

[@perfumesbyk]

Loved this videos! So many of my favs. The way you described Guidance was spot on! I actually picked up Santal Vanille during this Sephora sale 😍

[@AnneLauren]

Thank you!! Ahhh I'm excited for you!!

[@maren_s]

Spot on description of Guidance! Such a stunning fragrance! Lots of love from Germany 🥰

[@nerisaj]

I’ve seen Guidance all over but you make me want to try it asap! Ordering my sample now. Love the OG Gris Charnel!

[@AnneLauren]

so curious what you'll think!

[@christinajlouis9726]

i just ordered Santal Vanille during the Sephora sale. I'm super excited

[@AnneLauren]

😍😍 I'm so excited for you! I hope you love it 🥹

[@leya6063]

Thank you you described guidance so well!! I struggled to pin point what I was smelling but I knew I liked it 😅

[@drk243]

Intrigued to check out Guidance! Personally my top pick in this category is TF Santal Blush, the formulation in the original clear bottle.

[@bodacioustness5054]

Weirdly, I've fallen for Serge Lutens's Chergui. Sure, there are lotsa other notes but this scent gets no props for being magical, like some others do. Layering it with Orientica's Amber Rouge is lovely.

[@TaraGetter-gr6dm]

Above and beyond any other creator, your taste is sheer perfection- at least to my nose:) We have similar tastes in notes for sure, so I can pretty much bet on ANYTHING you recommend. Just bought Santal Vanille. LOVE. I would blind buy an Anne recommendation any day ❤️

[@mavi.98]

THIS is the video I was looking for so long! ❤ Thank you ❤

[@ThePerfumeNest]

I also find the vanilla in the dry down of Gris Charnel Extrait incredibly addictive. ❤️

[@AnneLauren]

that was the note that convinced me I "needed" the extrait 😉

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Good ones in here. I had a funny testing experience with Guidance. The opening almost blew it for me but they dry down is gorgeous. 😉❤️

[@AnneLauren]

Is it fbw for you or not quite? 😜

[@ThePerfumeNest]

@@AnneLauren I kept the sample card and put it in my backpack and you can still smell it two weeks later!! The dry down is so pretty…even my super picky mom liked it. The opening was very sharp and headache inducing (which never happens). So at that price….I’ll wait for a good sale then revisit. In the meantime, I’ll try spritzing one more time. 😍

[@jennyf308]

Really love G Water & Gris Charnel. Big loves. Love Guidance too. I noticed how nice the pear was, but I gotta pay more attention to the sandalwood next time.

[@AnneLauren]

That pear melds so beautifully into the sandalwood! 🤍

[@jessicagrout7076]

I love sandalwood. I own milky musk (my favorite), Gris Charnel, Santal Vanille, and Book. I've either already sampled all the others or have them on my sample wishlist. I'm curious if you smelled and have opinions on any of the below fragrances. They are all on my sample wishlist and I would love to narrow it down Sandalwood Temple White Sandalwood - Goldfield Santal Blanc - Van Cleef Santal Blanc - Serge Lutens Santal Pao Rosa - Guerlain Santal Blond - Atelier Materi She was an anomaly - etat libre Hanami - Phlur Tam Dao - Diptyque

[@AnneLauren]

I'd be happy to give you my thoughts! - Sana Jardin Sandalwood Temple (a simple fragrance. Powdery, creamy, buttery, sandalwood, vanilla. It also has a slight bit of a coconut vibe. That’s it. There’s beauty in its simplicity, this would also be great for layering. It’s soft and chic, calming. Cozy, understated. The vanilla note is soft and addicting, it keeps drawing me in. If the scent has a texture it would be cashmere. This is amazing for a your skin but better scent. Appropriate if you’re sensitive to fragrances, work in healthcare. Don’t expect anything wow factor or crazy because it is a simpler fragrance but it’s lovely. The reason I’m not pulling the trigger on a bottle is that I do detect a hint of that buttery quality which isn't for me.) - Goldfield & Banks White Sandalwood (smells mature. Powdery. Rose, sandalwood, thyme) - Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc (nice! But not personally into the fig, which is a dominant note. Fig, sandalwood, musk. Powdery, soft. Doesn’t really project.) - Guerlain Santal Pao Rosa (very woody. I get a spicy dark rose even though it's not listed. Tinyy touch of fig) - Atelier Materi Santal Blond (I do smell a little resemblance to TF Santal Blush but I like this better, not so kitchen spice like. A dry, creamy sandalwood with hinoki bourbon and green cardamom. Not totally digging the spicy and deep dark aspect of the bourbon. Also detect a little bit of a dill smell. Unisex leaning a little masculine. It’s okay.) - Diptyque Tam Dao EDT (realistic, natural wood. Dry sandalwood, cedar, rosewood, cypress, spices. I want a smidge of vanilla or something. Too linear and simple for me.) These are of course my own opinions and tastes, you may have a different experience, but I hope it helped a little :)

[@codybeth1985]

Guidance opening sort of reminds me of the taste of my favorite kalamata olive shortbread cookies . I think it may be the balsamic and frankincense

[@codybeth1985]

And the sandalwood!

[@freckledklutz]

Your love for sandalwood is so apprarent and here I am as someone who doesn't vibe with sandalwood that much still watching the whole thing. I am hoping that gris charnel works for me. I also have the extrait and we will have to wait and see on both of them as I love tea and fig notes so fingers crossed.

[@AnneLauren]

awe thank you! 🤍

[@sharoncruz9901]

I agree 100% with you on the Guidance. A total beast mode perfume with a strong sandalwood bomb base. When I tested it I thought the Santal 33 I tested a day or so earlier had remained, or resurfaced on my skin. It is a beautiful scent - but for me, one tiny spray is all I can take. And your Santal 33 description is so spot on. It reminds me of summer hikes on a sweltering day here in the west coast of Canada in a cedar forest. ❤ BTW I am wearing the new Kayali Yum Pistachio today, and I swear it has that sandalwood dry down similar to Guidance. ❤

[@AnneLauren]

Thank you! Oh how interesting! My nose doesn't pick up the similarity, but Yum Pistachio Gelato has slowly been growing on me, it's currently a like and I keep going back to sniff it from the bottle haha 🥰

[@sharoncruz9901]

@@AnneLauren Not a sandalwood bomb. More subtle and it takes a while.

[@barefootedbougie]

I came for a solid Guidance review and yours is excellent...but I stayed for the Sunny side up. Why did your description of Sunny side up make me so emo? I love it so much and it's highly underrated. Thank you.

[@elizabethk2072]

Ive been wearing a sample of Gris Charnel and I've fallen in love.

[@VeronicaMarieFeliciano]

❤❤❤❤❤guidance yummm is my favorite

[@PoneThePerfumer]

Love Amouge Guidance! Everything that Quentin Bisch produces is a masterpiece.

[@AnneLauren]

He's so gifted!

[@aleciaj8098]

Santal 33 is my signature scent I have loved it for years! It’s one that I will never get sick of and I always get compliments. It doesn’t smell too masculine on me and I love how dry it is. I think I want to try Gris charnel.

[@mariezapanta8839]

Love and own both versions of Gris Charnel, just like you do. 😁. I’ve tested Guidance, and although people had commented that this is easier to wear compared to the other Amouages, and although it is beautiful, it was not for me. My decant is pretty substantial so I will revisit and try again in the future, I might change my mind. 🥰

[@AnneLauren]

Totally understand! 🤍

[@anianakayama9059]

I love sandalwood and own both Santal 33 and Gris Charnel. Milky Musk I loved on the first spray but after some time it was too cloying and I couldn't stand it. Now I need to try all your other recommendations especially Guidance and Santal Vanille ❤ (I immediately bought Santal Vanille sample). Other sandalwood I own and love are Radio Bombay and Piano Santal

[@AnneLauren]

I hope you enjoy Santal Vanille!

[@annalee5750]

I adore Gris charnel OG and Santal Gray. Book- is my favorite of the Book line, I love the musky note

[@SharidaM]

Yeah, Guidance is getting some all over the place comparisons lol. But...I LOVE HER!!!! I get a lot of creaminess from the sandalwood and incense, rose, saffron and fruity notes.

[@AnneLauren]

You definitely pick up some of those other notes more than I do! 🤍 But yesss we love her 😘😘

[@francescasolyan8481]

I freaking love guidance!!

[@franzizs8537]

Le labo Santal 33 is the only perfume my husband would wear and also loves on me and we had to buy the whole collection even we got the version of the hotel collection for the house. Lol

[@penelopepalm]

I love santal vanille also but I have to be in the mood for it. It’s really well blended. Santal 33 I am still testing. It was not what I expected at first but on skin it’s interesting. I like it. I may be with you on it though, I’d probably prefer smelling it on someone else.

[@AnneLauren]

totally understand!

[@jj9501]

Love sandalwood fragrances most❤ GW, Gris charnel and Santal Austral (love the scent bubble) are my most worn. Too bad Henry Rose and 7 virtues are not available in the Netherlands for shipping. I Just feel like I would totally love them.

[@AnneLauren]

:( that's so unfortunate!

[@patricianshemereirwe5930]

Hi Anne, may you kindly review the Henry Rose line? Your candor is refreshing ❤

[@lovli31]

Thanks for the list Anne! Give a me more sandalwood fragrances to check out!❤

[@joelladoobrow2817]

Yesss Santal Vanille ❤️

[@AnneLauren]

the best!!

[@pcsflower]

Hi! I loved this video because I love sandalwood ans have some of your list, like Guidance and Gris Charnel. Do you know Sandalwood Temple by Sana Jardin? I would like to know your thoughts about it. Greetings from Spain.

[@sibyl999]

Those are all kinds dill pickles to me, well Santal 33, Santal Vanille and Book. I like those creamy ones and I have Santal Piano, Loewe 001 Woman, Santal Austral (which doesn't smell like sandalwood but it's savory in a good way. And someday I would like to get Santal Basmati..

[@adebeautybox]

Let’s see what you’ve got Anne. I’m about to crown 👑 you Queen of Sandalwood.

[@AnneLauren]

😍🙏🏼❤️

[@saraf1084]

Love your descriptions! Great video!😊❤

[@AnneLauren]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@drpont3320]

Definitely a great list! Missing Perris santal du pacifique for me but still a great list!

[@iszzieanna]

Milky Musk is just heaven-sent. It’s so underrated!

[@AnneLauren]

yess!!

[@Moraima_Buonafede]

What a great and complete Sandalwood list ❤❤❤ I love sandalwood but it has to be sweet!! I fell in love with a bottle of Armani prive Santal Dan Sha and I purchase a Decant and not for me unfortunately but the bottle is gorgeous. I am obsessed with guidance definitely top 2 from the house. IMO 🥰

[@AnneLauren]

Thanks babe!! I wish that Santal Dan Sha was 100% me as well, those bottles are some of my favorites ;) And I agree! Guidance and Sunshine Woman are my top 2 personal favorites! 🤍

[@Adancer112]

I find Gris Charnel masculine when I wear it despite how beautiful and feminine it’s always described. I just got Ex Nihilo’s Santal Calling and find it lovely. I wonder what your take would be!

[@AnneLauren]

I definitely wouldn't describe it as feminine either .. unisex, but not for people who prefer their feminine fragrances! Santal Calling smells like sandalwood baby powder to me 😩 Bummed but I'm glad it was a hit for you! 🤍

[@juliaroe3499]

I think I've commented this on a few of your videos because I'm obsessed, but Santal Carmin by Atelier Cologne is another of my fave sandalwood fragrances! Has that Baccart-y vibe from the saffron. I've loved several of your sandalwood recommendations, including Gris Charnel, Queens & Monsters, and Sunny Side Up. Thanks for showing me that sandalwood doesn't always smell like pickles like when I first tried Santal 33. 😆

[@AnneLauren]

I'm glad I could introduce some gems!

[@dragicaklomp9810]

Bois des iles by Chanel? Samsara by Guerlain?

[@juliahornberger5851]

Bon parfumeur: 402! Und Santal Complet!! Den Guidance muss ich unbedingt testen. Danke and greetings from Germany ☺️

[@AnneLauren]

I’m curious what you’ll think!

[@kostasbrug8178]

Okkk I have 7 /10 !Probably I’m a sandalwood fanatic but mostly Anne fanatic ❤❤❤

[@AnneLauren]

Awe! 🥹🥰

[@VeroVPham]

This is such an incredible and thorough sandalwood list. I have recently been loving Leather by Malin + Goetz due to how easy it is to throw on and would love your thoughts! You are so good at describing scents and would love your take ☺️

[@AnneLauren]

Thank you!! The combo of leather, violet, lily of the valley, and cloves scare me so I haven't tried that one haha

[@VeroVPham]

@@AnneLauren I don’t get much of the top or middle notes. It’s quite enjoyable. It’s more of a soft suede and sandalwood for me than anything else really. Thank you for your response though ☺️

[@AnneLauren]

@@VeroVPham If you think I'd like it I'll definitely sample it!!

[@huldaolafsdottir4898]

Brilliant video!

[@jennymurray302]

If you haven’t, you must smell Providence Perfumes Vientiane! It’s a beautiful creamy slightly sweet sandalwood with a jasmine rice note. It’s to die for. Have you come across it before?

[@AnneLauren]

Oh I haven't tried it because I don't enjoy a rice note! 🙈

[@jennymurray302]

@@AnneLauren haha…well, that makes sense then.

[@chelleyo]

Dying to know your thoughts on Diptyque’s Tam Dao EDT

[@foodbooksperfumes]

Funny enough my nose either developed in a couple of months so quickly or I had a bad day - I did not like Santal 33 at first and the second time I tried it, it was an alluring experience. Not love at first sniff :) I am currently loving Piano Santal since it feels so cozy wearing it :)

[@mattl7424]

Thomas Demonaco RAW GOLD

[@sandrasmith1035]

I’m lovin queens and monsters I’m on my 2nd bottle

[@breannacarels6479]

Mmmm. I love so many of these. Haven’t smelled Guidance yet. Hard to get in Canada still I think. You inspired me to wear Santal Vanille to bed lol. I find it so grounding. I often wear it to sleep. 😴

[@AnneLauren]

It is a very grounding scent! 🤍

[@javiremoro]

My favorite sandalwood is Atelier Cologne's Santal Carmin ( or the similar but ridiculously expensive Atelier Versace's Santa Boisé if I had money ) I love that interpretation. Have you tried them ? Greetings from Spain !

[@AnneLauren]

That's a nice one! To me, it smells like crisp, clean paper with sweet saffron. So I was wanting more out of it, but I can see why people like it :)

[@hiba.my.scent.hobby.]

Amazing video and recommendations, as always. My favourite sandalwood is Oh La La from Teo Cabanel. Have you tried that one?

[@AnneLauren]

Thank you! I wasn't a fan of it, but I'm glad it was a hit for you! 🤍

[@tolikfox007]

I love Oh La La, one of my all time faves!

[@hiral8521]

Hey Anne! So happy to see another video from you. I got Santal Vanille because of your reviews and at first at first all I got was sandalwood and pepper but the more it sat, my nose started to really pick up on the vanilla and coconut. Really love it now, it’s so great to layer on with very gourmand scents to help ground them. Sadly, I’m one of the ones who can’t pick up the iso-e-super, I blind bought sunny side up and had to declutter it lol. Have you tried IF by Frapin? It’s compared to Gris Charnel on fragrantica and it’s cheaper at discounters so I wanted to get your take on it 😊

[@AnneLauren]

Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying it now! I haven't tried that one because I don't like the bottles lol 😅

[@hiral8521]

@@AnneLauren LOL 😂 that’s fair.

[@OliviaOlfactory]

Guidance is beautiful BUT I can’t unsmell that it smells like clean 🐱

[@AnneLauren]

hahaha luckily I don't get that! 😅

[@trishhykes5574]

I’m definitely not as cool as you- couldn’t take the edge to Santal Vanille! I still have a notebook nearby when I watch your videos though! Now you make me want to try Guidance- love me a creamy scent!

[@AnneLauren]

Omg! 😆🤍 Totally understand! I'd be curious to know what you think about Guidance!

[@divya2677]

I really enjoyed watching your video 🤩

[@AnneLauren]

Thank you 🤗

[@divya2677]

@@AnneLauren Anna make most worn perfumes of the month video

[@bettyboop4634]

Anna, I usually like your recommendations and have bought some based on that. Having said that, Iris Malakhan was a huge miss for me. It smells like bad medicine on me. 🙈🙈🙈

[@AnneLauren]

That's why I always mention that it's very polarizing!

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Ooh!!! Love sandalwood. Meaning to film mine for like a year. 😂

[@AnneLauren]

😆 we're ready for it! 😘

[@fleur7023]

My two favorite sandalwood fragrances are Kilian sacred wood and Santal Noble Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier(this one is more masculine than sacred wood but I love it so much). Have you tried these and do you like them?

[@scentswax-phyllisgray4334]

Sacred Wood is amazing!

[@anket653]

Greetings from Germany! Unfortunately, not all of the brands are available here🤷🏼‍♀️ I love your videos!

[@AnneLauren]

Thank you! ❤️

[@sarawilliams5464]

I'm so happy to see you talk about your favorite note in fragrances...You know - I was late to the Gris Charnel train because every fragrance I had tried with the note of fig just didn't sit well with me...and tbh I appreciate sandalwood as a base note but I am not crazy about perfumes centered completely around it - that's just me...BUT, I was finally like: "Ugh, FINE! - Let me try it and see what all the dang fuss is about!" And yep! I get what all the fuss is about! What an amazing composition! I feel like it is a masterpiece! So, totally changed my heart on some things. I did want to send a recommendation your way - If you haven't already smelt it: Selperniku by January Scent Project (MY favorite sandalwood fragrance) Now, I am a gourmand freak and also a lover of some pretty Avant Garde fragrances - This smells like eating saltine crackers with butter and apricot jam off of a slab of sandalwood! That's the smell...The dry down is TOTALLY sandalwoody...And it is nuclear! I feel it projects pretty well and lasts for 12 days...LOL! I love it! But, I would LOVE to hear your thoughts Anne...lol! xoxo

[@AnneLauren]

I'm so glad you enjoy Gris Charnel! I think Selperniku may not be for me because I don't enjoy butter or "bready" notes, but I appreciate the recommendation!! 🤍

[@sarazigova1641]

Great video 😍

[@AnneLauren]

Thank you!

[@eddyb4]

My current favorite is YSL-24 RUE DE L'UNIVERSITE - LE VESTIAIRE DES PARFUMS, hope you get a chance to check it out

[@marieantoinette3451]

I have a candle from Kohls or Marshall's that's Sandalwood Myrrh with hints of musk infused oak.. OMG I wish I could find a perfume like it, with a little vanilla to make it feminine.

[@AnneLauren]

sounds good 😍

[@ignaciotellez8471]

could you review 'The Maker' fragrances?

[@winterbreeze6208]

Have you tried Sospiro bel canto?? Thoughts?

[@Tatiperez78]

I need Guidance in my life!! Going based on your review 😊

[@AnneLauren]

so worth a sample!! xx

[@laurenevans2077]

Love the list!!! Wondering your thoughts on the newish' Armani Prive Santal Dan Sha. I've heard it described as a female version of Santal 33. I haven't smelled it yet but it's on my list.

[@laurenevans2077]

I should've waited till' the end, lol. Thanks for your thoughts on it 🤗

[@AnneLauren]

Thank you! It's definitely related to Santal 33, but not as harsh or aromatic. This is a more light, fresh take on the DNA. It has a bergamot note that definitely adds to the fresh quality, and it has bit of a cooling vibe in the opening, but gets warmer as it dries down. Dry, woody sandalwood and cedar, cardamom, elemi, and violet. I'd describe it as perfectly unisex :)

[@abbesringo1566]

بمناسبة حلول عيد الفط اهدي لكي تحياتي ‘‘‘Anna Iy Love this video thanks mmmhhhhhh

[@AnneLauren]

Thank you! ❤️

[@Coastalhamptonstyle]

Have you tried Bal D’Afrique? I have also Gipsy Water but BD has my heart.

[@AnneLauren]

Yes I rave about it all the time!

[@chaitanya1440]

what are your thoughts on Chanel Bois Des Iles?

[@marinailic293]

Is it better vanila sandal zadig voltaire or santal 33 for woman, not too sweet not to musculate

[@GhostObsessed]

Have you tried YSL Rue 24? It's a good one!

[@ci2091]

I was literally looking for a video about Sandalwood fragrances earlier this week!! 😍 definitely going to order samples of Amouage Guidance and Byredo G water. Would love to get your opinion on Memo’s new release Sherwood! It’s described as a creamy sandalwood scent. 💓

[@AnneLauren]

perfect!! 😘 I hope you like them! And of course! To me, Sherwood smells like a nutty, creamy sandalwood and oak even though nuts aren’t listed. Maybe it’s the carrot seeds? So that part wasn't for me. I smell zero black currant personally. The florals are very quiet and well blended. Hope that helps a little bit :)

[@ci2091]

Ahhh thanks so much 🥹🫶🏼 that sounds so yummy! Gourmandy almost? Definitely have to go get my nose on it! Thanks again girl!!

[@AnneLauren]

@@ci2091 It doesn't smell gourmand to me, but maybe you'll have a different interpretation and smell a bit of that? To me, it doesn't have an edible or slightly sweet factor to it. It's dry, earthy, yet creamy and nutty. 🤍🤍

[@ci2091]

OH yes yes that makes total sense. Thanks again Anne 🫶🏼☺️

[@carolynsuemarshall1453]

Is it possible to do a patchouli note perfumes?

[@AnneLauren]

I can do that!

[@carolynsuemarshall1453]

@@AnneLauren ❤️

[@carolynsuemarshall1453]

@@AnneLauren oooo thank you!!!

[@Nikzcyn]

Sadly, Guidance did not work out for me. It smells so bad on my skin, I can’t stand it. 😭😭 I tried my sample again today while watching this video.

[@AnneLauren]

It's not for everyone!

[@felipecampos9734]

Hey, Anne! Have you tried leather by Malin + Goetz?

[@PetiteCurly]

I don’t know if you tried Santal Austral from Matière Première, it’s beautiful 😍

[@AnneLauren]

I have! I unfortunately don't get what everyone else seems to be getting from that fragrance. To my nose, it's sharp, and has this fizzy, piercing quality to it. It also smells sour when I put my nose up to my skin. I don’t experience creamy, amazing sandalwood like others. Such a bummer 😩😩 but I'm glad it was a hit for you!