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skyfalcon – :
I didn’t know about the Egoiste comparisons when I first tried Trumper’s Sandalwood, but I’m just going to compare and contrast them here since they are reminiscent of each other. For context, I love Egoiste. It might be my favorite fragrance ever. I merely like GFT Sandalwood. Egoiste is more complex and challenging; while I love it, I can see how some people would really dislike Egoiste. On the other hand, I can’t see anybody disliking GFT Sandalwood–it’s a lighter, slightly lemony sandalwood that’s refreshing and inoffensive. However, I also feel that, compared to Egoiste, it’s kind of boring and linear. So basically, if you tried Egoiste and thought, “Well that’s a bit much,” you’ll probably prefer GFT Sandalwood. But if you love Egoiste, there’s no guarantee that you’ll love GFT Sandalwood and you may be disappointed. Based on the other reviews, some people do really like both fragrances; for myself though, I can’t see why I would reach for this when I could wear Egoiste instead.
Edit: You know what, Sandalwood has really grown on me. I almost wish I hadn’t ever heard about the Egoiste comparison because now I don’t think they should be compared (I’m going to leave the rest of my review there anyway, as an example of how to be wrong). If you go into Sandalwood expecting the complexity and spice of Egoiste then you’ll be disappointed, but then that’s not what Sandalwood is trying to do so it’s not really a fair comparison. I’m still fairly ambivalent about the lemon and lavender top notes, but I’ve come to really love the drydown–the sandalwood and vanilla are just perfectly balanced. So yeah, after a few more wears, I’m bumping this from a “Like” up to a “Love.”
alekok – :
Lemon, lavender, spices. No.
Maybe my sample was old.
системы вентиляции – :
You’d be hard-pressed to find a truer Sandalwood-based frag out there in the niche or designer realms. ignore the ‘Cologne’ designation. This performs like what we are being forced to accept as EDPs in today’s jaundiced frag industry. Easily unisex; leans closer to the masculine side of unisex though, but perfect for Sandalwood connoisseurs.
AnaegeCOtnefe – :
What else can I say about Geo F. Trumper Sandalwood other than to agree with so many others and publicly state that it is a fantastic creamy sandalwood fragrance, with subtle hints of other woods, all wrapped in blissfully dapper aromatic tones. It is signature scent worthy, for sure!
This cologne elicits a gentleman’s confidence & charisma, evokes thoughts of professionalism, and exudes a feeling of subtle charm. All-in-all just a wonderful signature scent for the man in charge, who knows it, yet puts the needs of his team first and foremost; the type of man who succeeds by developing his people and letting them take the credit for their successes.
Although a very different fragrance–to me at least–it is on-par (quality wise) with Chanel Egoiste, which is the other truly SUPERIOR designer sandalwood fragrance in my Scent Armory. What else can that hasn’t already been said about this little gem? It’s just a gorgeous men’s sandalwood cologne.
Performance is solid in that I get an honest 6-hours and projects moderately on my skin, which is actually quite perfect for this type of fragrance. Trumper Sandalwood is not a compliment magnet…instead, it is perfectly suited for a day in the office, attending church, or going to a more formal dinner event. It can be worn any season, but I find that it is most appropriate during the Spring-Fall and during the daytime.
mi6avladovi4 – :
An exquisite scent…!!!
A mix of Chanel Egoiste and Versace L’homme (75%-25%)
All season, all times, oozes class,confidence and happiness!!!
A bit pricey for 50 ml
Performance? I do not want to talk about it….
Scent
9/10
Performance
2/10
EDIT: compliment received in party 29/05/2018
teresaanna – :
A beautiful fragrance that is very unique, but yet won’t get you noticed unless you need to be.
This decadent scent reminds me of sweet, warm summer days but can also be used in the spring and fall.
Best place to wear this is date night, or any other time you’re out and enjoying yourself.
Wonderful masterpiece, i eagerly look forward to wearing it in the summer.
Skydiver88 – :
This is a little secret fragrance if you like chanel egoist then check out geo f trumper sandalwood as you won’t be disappointed.
оса – :
One of my best discoveries in fragrance. Scent, quality and performance are excellent.
The opening is a blast of rough spices; peppered all over deep woods. It’s very dense, and feels like a battle between warm, smooth sandalwood and fiery spices. After a while, the vanilla starts to come through, adding more warmth and a bit of sweetness to the cologne. At this point, the patchouli and leather become noticeable. Of course, the gorgeous sandalwood is present throughout. No roughness remains; just sophisticated smoothness until the very end. It is elegant yet masculine, exuding a very clean feel with its slightly soapy nuances.
The quality is extraordinary in Sandalwood Cologne. I would not guess the price is as low as it is; easily beating most sandalwood-based fragrances that are 3-4x its price. On top of the fine quality, it’s also blended beautifully.
Performance-wise, 2 sprays of this beauty does it for me. 12+ hours of longevity, projecting very nicely in the cold for about 3-4 hours. Excellent performance, especially considering it’s an EdC.
Refined masculine masterpiece.
gonzamoto – :
Sandalwood! oh Sandalwood… I’m here starring at my keyboard cracking my cranium to find the finest adjective that will do this fragrance justice. Indeed a perfect blend of exotic sandalwood; I have the almighty chanel egoiste cologne concentree and even the beloved chanel egoiste (great fragrances), I found myself reaching out to this one way more. Just stunning with amazing longevity.
Exiniakat – :
Very herbal and antique. Slightly resembles Elizabeth Arden’s version. Blended with hot sweat during sports, it might lose some of it’s stuffiness and get more animalic.
Kernunuch – :
My signature scent. Many people blend it, I wear it straight up, I get many compliments daily, coworkers walk up to me and smell me even strangers, women especially, my girlfriend loves the scent but not the looks from other women lol…
It lasts all day but not overpowering, in fact have found you can wear this pretty heavy and not piss people off. Make sure when you spray it you get some on your skin and some on your clothes, it smells different on skin then on clothes after dry down, both are wonderful but best together.
Sandalwood, yes I can smell it just fine, others say it’s light in their reviews but I smell it just fine, the sandalwood really shines after the dry down. First sprays are a more energetic note, the drydown is a more calm confident man smell. My fave, I wear it everyday.
STASBEK – :
I’ve been using this for many years, (Mostly as a layering perfume). But has now turned my sight to the more oriental fragrance world.
Anyway, I’ve loved this ones so long and can’t imagine a world without it.
It can be layered with surprisingly many, not so costly designer perfumes with an absolutely wounderous result.
It will always be in collection, no matter where I’m going on my fragrance journey.
10/10
_Penek_ – :
I bought this blind out of curiosity, due to its purported similarity to my beloved Egoiste. Indeed, it is very reminiscent of the Jacques Polge masterpiece, and I couldn’t immediately discern which was better; praise in and of itself. Though this fragrance is sweeter and more opulent than Egoiste, and with superior sillage and longevity, these aspects are also its relative weaknesses. By comparison, Egoiste is refined and sophisticated, due in large part to what I believe to be the tobacco note (absent here) providing body and tying the composition together. By comparison, Sandalwood by Geo F Trumper is slightly shrill and discordant. Further, this fragrance has nuclear sillage and longevity, only surpassed in my experience by Amouage Interlude Man. There can be too much of a good thing. Ultimately, the differences aren’t huge, but Egoiste is decidedly and unequivocally better. All that being said, the best compliment I’ve ever gotten was when I was wearing Sandalwood, not Egoiste. C’est la vie.
misha123erw – :
Love it. Very masculine and not unisex. More cedar than sandalwood. Best for winter and fall.
Дмитрий1973 – :
Just…wow! A phenomenal scent from this revered perfumer. (Trumper is amongst my absolute favourites of all perfume houses).
Opens with a powerful and scintillating citrus/lavender/geranium/clary sage along with spices (pepper and clove, maybe?) There is a sweet waxiness I would describe as like a saddle soap; maybe even furniture polish.
The florals, to my mind, are not a big part of this incredible concoction. This is spicy/woody. The dry-down is a sweet leather, amber, patchouli, a hint of vanilla, and that fantastic sandalwood.
The richness for a cologne is in fact quite astounding and projects equal to, or indeed exceeds, the vast majority of EdTs I’ve ever tried. It does seem royally strong – detectable on my clothes for days.
So! Typical Trumper. Very English. My only objective criticism is the cost. Pro rata, it is typically twice the price of other Trumper EdTs like Eucris and Curzon (really fine scents in their own right).
Trumper’s Sandalwood is of the highest order.
shia88 – :
Lovely relaxing scent.
Even thou this is classed as a cologne it is quite strong so don’t over apply.
The usual level of quality you’d expect from Geo.F.Trumper (IE, excellent) and quite uncommon so will definitely make you distinctive
Thumbs up! 🙂
Katrin02121993 – :
I absolutely love Trumper’s Sandalwood, it smells totally divine and is one of their finest offerings.
My gentleman friend has received compliments for this from strangers – that, alone, speaks volumes about a fragrance.
It’s relatively uncommon, so you won’t encounter it on too many others.
Neix – :
This is beautiful. After much deliberation over various sandalwood based colognes I went for a trumpers box set thinking I might gift a couple. The sandalwood is sooo delicious. I’ve never unfortunately had the honour of sniffing Egoiste but is that’s the case that they smell similar I’m happy I found the Trumper. It’s smooth and creamy and warm and spicy and delicious and totally unisex.(I can’t do big girly florals). I’m tempted to seek out an egoiste now though…
And it has lasting power!
vanica831 – :
Use sparingly. Very heady sandalwood, lemon and vanilla combo that can be extremely nauseating when sprayed too often. Worn in the right way it can be quite pleasant and aromatic, but I would prefer to layer this with something else than wear it on its own.
ozeron – :
I think this is a fragrance that can easily be over-thought. I think it should just be enjoyed for what it is, an uplifting, beautiful sandalwood with enough going on in the background to give it a unique and engaging character. It is an unusual scent with enough personality to stop it becoming predictable which is something I crave in a fragrance. I don’t think it is overtly masculine and works on my female chemistry in a beautiful, if slightly unsettling, way, which I love. Excellent longevity, perfect projection. Charming.
Update: I ended up getting rid of this a week later!!!! The top notes were hugely appealing as was the heart but the drydown just didn’t work on a girl!!! The leather was too prominent and ended up making me smell like an old man sitting in dirty trousers in a barbershop. You live and learn!!!!
AffonkaloMark – :
have tested some of this out, this is an outstanding sandalwood fragrance I am enjoying this one quite a bit, elegant comes to mind I can see why all the love on this fragrance, not too heavy though. one I may buy. another sandalwood to check out is the art of shaving’s sandalwood cologne ,I don’t see it in fragrantica’s data base, that is also a marvelous one to consider if you like sandalwood fragrances,
it smells wonderful to me, I think it would wonderful as a splash as well that you apply liberally and not be over the top.. the art of shaving’s has more of a classic men’s fragrance to me. but both are excellent sandalwoods for my taste.
Frobsewifosse – :
Ok… After spending quite some time with this fragrance now I am going to attempt to give it what it deserves… This is a hidden gem that many just don’t know exists… It is WONDERFUL stuff… I will make a couple comparisons in this little write up… This fragrance to me basically sits shoulder to shoulder between Chanel’s Egoiste and Egoiste Cologne Concentree… All 3 scents are very similar and I have all 3 sprayed on me right now… Going back and forth between the three (and a bag of coffee ^_^) think of them like this… Egoiste has way more of a rose feel to it then the other two combined and because of that I feel skews more formal… Geo F Trumper’s Sandalwood has this ‘freshness’ early in the composition that the other two do not possess and has more vanilla in the base then normal Egoiste and because of these two points I feel that while still mature it is by far the easiest to wear… Egoiste Cologne Concentree has more cinnamon early on and this ‘dustiness’ to it that is hard to explain. Think about the ‘dusty’ feel you get from L’Air du Desert Marocain and you will understand what I am talking about and it skews even more sophisticated because of this… All 3 are wonderful fragrances and as time goes on they come closer together with Sandalwood and Cologne Concentree becoming the closest to each other by the final drydown… Sniff them all out if you have a chance to find out which you prefer as they are all stunning… 10/10
vodil – :
Finally getting around to this one…a real favorite, though it’s a bit of an oddity among sandalwood scents. This one took the throne of Egoiste a while back among my sweet wood scents because it didn’t have as much harsh blast at the beginning, and seemed slightly more masculine. It’s one of those fragrances where the alcohol fumes cover up the first of the top notes, but then they break through: sharp citrus, dry herbs and spices. (This stage lasts for longer on tissue paper than on my usual cloth, where it’s brief enough to be inconsequential.) As that fades, more sweet wood comes into play; it’s initially a bit medicinal from the remaining herbs, but becoming warmer and creamier. Here begins the stage that most people refer to: a sublimely smooth, mellow, soothing sandalwood/vanilla mix, just slightly soapy, and without the twangy edge that a lot of straight sandalwoods have. Compared to their other offerings, it lasts for an eternity and stays strong all day. I also agree that it’s not that different from their Spanish Leather, which lies between this or Egoiste and a sweet herbal leather like Bel Ami. And if Original Vetiver can be good without having much vetiver, then I won’t criticize this one for not being a pure, hard-core sandalwood.
LeV – :
This is a really warm classic sandalwood. My favorite sandalwood. It is inviting and secure. A confident, not arrogant, man’s fragrance.
Nata122 – :
A wonderful rainbow array of florals of Rose, Jasmine & carnation that has a dose of vanilla to make it sweeter. It gets woodier in the basenotes.
This is often compared to Egoiste but I think this smells better and is more easier to wear. I find it to be a real laid back fun and colourful scent though it’s pretty light on the Sandalwood if you can detect it.
A real pleasure to wear as it smells rich and opulent , I get about five to six hours before it is a skin scent.
All in all a delight!
hearseLoode – :
I have this version of the fragrance classic that is Sandalwood, out of curiosity this afternoon I managed to track down a department store that actually sold ‘Egoiste’ by Chanel (very rare in the UK). To my astonishment I could not differentiate between the two; their composition being as damn as near-identical as I have ever experienced to date!
Анатолий Комлев – :
I work in Jermyn Street and several of my customers came in smelling of this as the Trumper shop is nearby.
I even asked the people smelling of this whether they bought “Egoiste” by CHANEL as it is very very similar.
If comparing the 2, Egoiste is more spicey and pungent in the beginning but dry down is very similar.
Trumper’s Sandalwood is more floral due to Jasmine content and allover more rounded and rich.
I think it is also less expensive than CHANEL (but I could be wrong).
I used to love CHANEL’s “Egoiste” but I think “Sandalwood” is actually more pleasant and easier to wear.
Dreysv – :
Sandalwood. It’s so natural for olfactory daydreams of Rudyard Kipling’s armpits to spring to mind. The usual associations we all share of Mr Kipling as editor of the Times of India at the height of the British Raj in the late 1880s; his hands smudged with printing press ink, the stale air around his sweating back and arm pits heavy with an overly sweet and cloying perfume of sandalwood, as his punka-wallah servant chews vanilla pods after munching his oniony saag aloo whilst pulling on a large calico ceiling fan using just two toes of his remaining one leg. Yes, so easy to form such generalisations about sandalwood.
Why then did I decide to part with 43 guineas at Mr Trumpers esteemed barbershop in St. James? In part it was due to something of an epiphany whilst entering the sullen bunker of Tower Hill Underground station on Tuesday at around a quarter past eight in the morning.
A tall swarthy chap with rubber soled leather shoes, an Arsenal football shirt and cheap looking short hair (vainly sculpted into hardened gel spikes), swept past me with an odour that would at the very best be described as reminiscent of an inferior composition of sandalwood (from some dreadful pharmacy body spray that young real estate agents prefer), and at the very worst, should be described as the testicular odour of a boar (a wild pig, if you will) whose pendulous scrotum has been dragged back and forth across the rough bark of the sandalwood tree in an effort to scratch an itch which cannot be appeased with pig’s trotters.
Struck by this aggressive testosterone fuelled sandalwood, I immediately froze to the spot as Londoners hurriedly jostled by me like ferrets down a rabbit warren. The reason for my consternation? It occurred to me, with a creeping dread, that I did not own a single sandalwood based cologne.
Thus the following Friday, I resolutely resolved to obtain said cologne from Trumpers (whilst picking up a tube of rose shaving cream for my imminent holiday in Tobago). I sprayed the back of my hand in the boutique and with my voice cracking in urgency, I confirmed my intention to purchase a small atomizer of it.
For the entire journey home on the underground, ignoring the bizarre looks of fellow passengers, I repeatedly raised my hand to my nose and deeply inhaled the powdery arboreal scent like a man sucking in oxygen on Mount Everest and mumbled aloud my thoughts on its composition: “floating notes of carnation …and jasmine plucking the strings of the sandalwood like a cello, the vanilla dancing…. only to quietly fade… into the embracing petals of the rose”.
This was indeed just as Mr Trumper promised on his packaging, a superior cologne from a place called “Mysore” (wherever on earth that is in India, probably a high end department store for high-net-worth upper-caste Brahmins without an outcast in sight).
Immediately I was transported to the Kiplinesque Story of “The Man who would be King”, a tale of India, Afghanistan and Kafirestan where Peachy Carnehan and Daniel Dravott set out to be Kings in the days of Queen Victoria and the British Empire – immortalized in John Huston’s classic Movie from 1974 starring Connery and Caine.
So there I was, smouldering with sandalwood, sauntering around like a British Sargeant Major of the Raj, a King amongst commoners. That night, alone as usual, I ordered a home delivery from the Bengal Clipper, and as I opened my door, the waft of chicken madras and pappadoms greeted me. I was suitably Victorian in my sandalwood inspired British tones as I demanded to know from the delivery boy on my doorstep as to when the Tiger hunting season was to begin, before sending him away with a harsh word and a cuff around the head and certainly without a tip.
Ahhhhhh….dining alone. Warm sensual Sandalwood and an imperious cold uptight arrogant manner – Hoorah! Another first for Britain!
antonmajor817 – :
Oh to be a proper gent, the suit, the office, the long boozy lunch, the golf course. A happy confident man with a glint in his eyes.
Ok it’s more about the cedar than the sandalwood but then it’s also more about style and confidence than the sandalwood too. For men that don’t have to prove a damn thing 🙂
Alnas – :
Sophisticated and airy aromatic with light woody tones, not balmy-sweet as I expected. Can be used as unisex.