Serge Lutens Santal de Mysore
 by TomCruising around this weekend I finally got around to trying this Lutens, which last year joined the group of super-exclusives (super expensive) that are on our shores for $200 in the 50ML bottles. According to Luckyscent, this is indeed made from sandalwood from Mysore. Apparently it's been over-harvested and no longer available, but they "managed to nab sufficient stocks". It makes for some strong stuff: the sandalwood is heady and creamy rather than the effervescent (and according to the SA at Barneys soon to be gone from the US) Santal Blanc and backed by discernible cumin. One spray is enough for this one, which makes the price a little easier to swallow... Available at Aedes, Bergdorfs, Barneys and Luckyscent Labels: sandalwood, Serge Lutens, Tom |
posted by Marina |
12:00 AM
10 Comments:
Tomski-
This is a big love of mine; when it came out, friends were good enough to keep me 'stocked'.
Inspiring jus.
I thought I would love this one, and I just adore sandalwood, especially Mysore ... but I just got cloying sticky sweetness, and not much more. I was sad it didn't work on me.
I just couldn't decide about this one, although on some level it was lovely. It did, however, sell me Cedre. And I have Santal Blanc (aka Le Grande Pencil) so I'm happy!
Chaya-
You have nice friends!
Proximity-
That's too bad! It works for me a lot. And at the price I alsmost wish it didn't
March-
Love those two!
Oy, pretty sure I would love this since it's from MY Serge, but $200? Eek!
I don't get the big swoon on cumin. Particularly mixed with a creamy, woody sandalwood. If I want cumin, I can always tuck a gym towel in my bag.
D-
I know. It's rough..
quinncreative-
different strokes...
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