Santal Noble Maître Parfumeur et Gantier 1988

Since I have benefited so often from the Parfumo community, I would like to fill this gap here, also because the perfume deserves it.
Santal Noble fits well into the Maitre line, as it smells beautifully classic and (masculinely) conservative. The opening is intense, and I perceive an animalic note that runs throughout the entire scent progression. I think this gives it depth and the classic appeal. In my opinion, the culprit is the patchouli. The coffee is also nice, which can be easily detected and is similarly found in Grain de Plaisir. By the time we reach the heart note, the sandalwood, which gives the perfume its name, joins in and quickly takes over the scene. The transition to the base note is smooth. For me, a persistent triad of sandalwood, patchouli, and amber emerges. The sandalwood has a slightly powdery quality at this stage. Oakmoss and musk are merely embellishments. I do not detect vetiver. With increasing duration, the animalic and powdery notes fade away, and the whole becomes distinctly vanillic and rounder. From then on, vanilla and sandalwood have good staying power, so Santal Noble can certainly last through a day at the office. I enjoy wearing it at work, but it fits even better for the evening or going out. Seasonally, autumn and winter are the best. So I gladly join the mostly mentioned lower recommendations.