Original Santal
Fragrance notes
Character
Juniper and rosemary give Original Santal a green, herbal snap before ginger and coriander smooth the sharp edges into something warmer. At its center, sandalwood sits soft and dry, propped up by lavender and orange blossom instead of sugar. Its persistence settles into a workmanlike middle stretch, present but not clingy, and it sits close to the skin, the kind of scent someone notices when they lean in for a hug.
Underneath, oakmoss and cedar give the base a mossy, slightly bitter edge, while geranium threads a green, leafy accent through the sandalwood, so the sweetness leans more toward a herb garden than a vanilla candle. Tonka bean and musk round out the drydown with a warm, powdery finish that never turns loud.
This suits cooler weather best, from crisp fall mornings into the depths of winter, though the citrus in the opening keeps it wearable into spring too. Office desks and dinner tables alike suit it fine, since the top notes settle fast into that dry, aromatic sandalwood without overwhelming a small room. It is not a showy fragrance, more a quiet constant, built for someone who wants their scent understood without being announced.
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