SANTAL AUSTRAL by Matiere Premiere is a woody unisex composition launched in 2024 and created by Aurélien Guichard. Presented as an extract in a 100 ml format, it offers a refined, enveloping and distinctly modern vision of sandalwood, where the central material is given a calm yet unmistakable presence.
The fragrance opens with iris and almond milk, a pairing that brings softness, a velvety texture and a delicately creamy impression. It feels polished and luminous from the very first moments, introducing the composition with restraint rather than excess. Almond milk smooths the edges of the iris and creates an almost silky transition into the heart.
At the center lies Australian sandalwood, the true focus of SANTAL AUSTRAL. Its character feels creamy, elegant and expansive, shaped with a contemporary touch that keeps the wood fluid and graceful. Rather than reading as dense or heavy, the sandalwood here unfolds with balance, offering warmth, clarity and a tactile richness that gives the scent its signature identity.
The base adds depth through black cardamom, tonka bean and Siam benzoin. Black cardamom brings a darker spicy contrast, tonka bean introduces a soft balsamic nuance, and Siam benzoin wraps the composition in a warm, resinous finish. Together, these notes extend the sandalwood beautifully while preserving its central role.
SANTAL AUSTRAL is a fragrance for those drawn to sophisticated woods with a smooth, contemporary texture. It captures sandalwood in a way that feels intimate, composed and deeply elegant, expressing Matiere Premiere’s aesthetic through a scent that is both comforting and quietly distinctive.
