Sandlewood always was and is tricky in a scent. Some blends are very overpowering or so faint so I have to question what did I pay for. I was surprised that this exceeded my expectations. I’m not that much of a fan of sandalwood scents but I liked this! The base of the Shea along with complemented scent is really nice and has smooth. I’m really happy with this. So, why I didn’t give it five stars because I want more! 😀