Castle Forbes Sandalwood
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly woody and fresh spicy. Bergamot and pine tree at the top, nutmeg and clary sage in the middle and leather and patchouli at the base.
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- less than 1 hour
- Best in
- winter
Sandalwood notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Castle Forbes Sandalwood
Sandalwood comes from Castle Forbes.
Is Sandalwood long lasting?
It fades fairly fast, after about less than 1 hour on skin, so you may want to spray it again later. Tom Ford Noir and Parfums De Marly Layton last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like leather and patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €552. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Parfums De Marly Layton and Guerlain Heritage.
More from Castle Forbes
The house has 16 perfumes here, led by Vetiver, Neroli unisex and 1445.
Sandalwood: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its fresh spicy side keeps it clean and easy.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by fresh spicy and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and fresh spicy smells and notes like nutmeg and leather. Less obvious notes include juniper, balsam fir and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 4.05 out of 5.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
Sandalwood dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Noir (5 shared notes), Parfums De Marly Layton (5 shared notes), Guerlain Heritage (7 shared notes) and Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz For Men (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Tom Ford Noir starts from €207.
Questions people ask
Can women wear Sandalwood?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Sandalwood come out?
It came out in 2018.
Does it project well?
Very strong. It fills the room.