Santal Majuscule

Santal Majuscule by Serge Lutens opens with a bold, slightly sharp fusion of sandalwood, rose, and cacao, creating a rich, deeply textured impression. The rose emerges as a prominent, powdery, and slightly sour note, not sweet or floral in the traditional sense but more in the manner of a mature, uprooted bloom. As it settles, the sandalwood grows in prominence, offering a soft, creamy, and subtly waxy base layered with a bitterness from the cacao, which avoids any gourmand overtone and instead feels dusty and precise. The composition evolves linearly, deepening into a warm, woody, and slightly incense-like drydown that balances scent with quiet intensity. It is not loud or threatening, but intimate and compelling, often described as having a 'sensitive' or 'unconventional' quality, best experienced in colder weather. Whether it appeals depends on the wearer’s affinity for woody floral elegance and a mature, meditative scent profile. It functions well as a signature or evening scent and is less likely to stand out in casual or daytime contexts.