Sandalwood In Oak

Description Sandalwood in Oak is a creamy sandalwood with a caramelised, smoky edge. Scents of Wood ages its perfumes in wooden barrels, much as a spirit is aged, and this 2020 release by perfumer Mackenzie Reilly is one of the house's best-loved. Burnt sugar, smoked sage and pink pepper open it, guaiac wood, olibanum and iris root form a resinous heart, and smooth sandalwood, musk and vanilla carry the drydown. Reviewers call it a gorgeous, smooth and dry sandalwood that is warm, sweet and inviting without ever turning cloying. Scent Character Woody : 28% Sweet : 28% Smoky & Boozy : 22% Spicy : 11% Floral : 11% Translation: woods and burnt-sugar sweetness share the lead, with smoked sage and olibanum adding a soft smoky layer. Pink pepper and iris are light touches. Fragrance Pyramid Top: Burnt Sugar, Smoked Sage, Pink Pepper Heart: Guaiac Wood, Olibanum, Iris Root Base: Sandalwood, Musk, Vanilla Performance Longevity: Often 3–5 hours on skin before it becomes a soft skin scent. Sillage: Soft to moderate. Projection: Arm's length early on, then close. An honest note: one reviewer who owns several Scents of Wood fragrances gets only 2–3 hours from this one and uses it for layering. It is a smooth, close sandalwood, not a projector. Best Occasions & Season Comfortable in Fall, Winter and cool Spring days, for evenings and relaxed leisure time. Unisex. It layers well under other woody or vanilla scents. Skip it if you need all-day performance from a single application. Concentration & Provenance Concentration: Eau de Parfum (18%) Perfumer: Mackenzie Reilly House: Scents of Wood Launched: 2020, with no reformulation on record Try Before You Commit A hand-poured 1mL decant is $6.99 . A 5mL is $29.99 and a 10mL is $50.99 . 100% Authentic Every Venba sample is decanted from a factory-sealed bottle, never diluted, never mixed. We have filled 200,000+ orders and hold a 4.9★ Trustpilot rating. Free U.S. shipping on orders $100+, with hassle-free returns. FAQ Does Sandalwood in Oak contain oud? No. The darker notes come from smoked sage and olibanum (frankincense), not agarwood. What does it smell like? Creamy sandalwood with burnt sugar and a gentle smoky sage note, finishing on vanilla and musk. How long does it last? Usually 3–5 hours, then a close skin scent. Some wearers get less. Is it men's or women's? Unisex.