Santal Majuscule by Serge Lutens from a sample

As a BIG fan of sandalwood I was eager to smell this one, but there is a note in this (I can't put my finger on it) that is irritating my nose. Not sure if its the rose or some other aromachemical...but I keep waiting for it to fade. (sigh) This may take a few wearings to form an opinion on.