C&E Sandalwood...any fans?

[Kevan]

As many here might know, I'm a sandalwood "purist", and in the past I've criticized fragrances that have too little of the scent that they're named after. But y'know what? I think C&E's Sandalwood (2004 formulation; I haven't smelled the original) is quite awesome.

It's not an austere sandalwood along the lines of Tam Dao. It doesn't have the creaminess and authenticity of Nandita. But like many of the C&E offerings, it's pure class. Deep, soapy, woody, somewhat leafy, exquisitely warm and spicy. And best of all,the smokiness of the vetiver does NOT overwhelm the composition. It's perfectly restrained, and works with the cedar and spices. I can smell the sandalwood element (especially in the drydown), but I don't think it's based off Mysore sandalwood, maybe Australian or Indonesian. But that doesn't matter. It's just a beautiful, classy frag. Heck, even the design on the box is great. I wish I knew the name of the artwork.

Any other fans?

 

[braxis]

I have not used it but smelled it in the store and dry it smelled nice with out having a cheap woody incense smell that some "sandalwood" scented things have. Before I buy some I have to convince SWMBO that it is worth the price or that I got a good deal on it.

 

[Little Joe from Mexico]

Big, big fan of the C&E Sandalwood scent. It's what I like the best about their soap (it's not a bad soap, it's not the best either) but I love the scent.

 

[javi]

I love C&E Sandalwood. It's my everyday cologne I wear to the office.

 

[impulseballer]

I have the C&E Sierra and it's amazing.

 

[damooshki]

Big, big fan of the C&E Sandalwood scent. It's what I like the best about their soap (it's not a bad soap, it's not the best either) but I love the scent.

+1

Got the soap with the wood bowl almost 2 weeks ago and loving it. $18 for 100g puck and wood bowl? can't beat it with a ten foot stick. IMHO.

 

[Aberneth]

As many here might know, I'm a sandalwood "purist", and in the past I've criticized fragrances that have too little of the scent that they're named after. But y'know what? I think C&E's Sandalwood (2004 formulation; I haven't smelled the original) is quite awesome.

It's not an austere sandalwood along the lines of Tam Dao. It doesn't have the creaminess and authenticity of Nandita. But like many of the C&E offerings, it's pure class. Deep, soapy, woody, somewhat leafy, exquisitely warm and spicy. And best of all,the smokiness of the vetiver does NOT overwhelm the composition. It's perfectly restrained, and works with the cedar and spices. I can smell the sandalwood element (especially in the drydown), but I don't think it's based off Mysore sandalwood, maybe Australian or Indonesian. But that doesn't matter. It's just a beautiful, classy frag. Heck, even the design on the box is great. I wish I knew the name of the artwork.

Any other fans?

Oh yeah. I love both of my C&E colognes. I used nomad and sandalwood frequently. The nomad is a recent purchase, but I've had the sandalwood since ca. 2006. Sadly, it's about run out, but it's had a good run