Sandal #1

Sandal #1 presents sandalwood in a soft, powdery form. The wood feels ground down rather than carved. Warm spicy and balsamic threads run through it, giving the material a gentle heat. Aromatic facets keep the air around it clear. The fragrance sits close to the skin and moves with the body.

Light catches the powder and the wood in a bright room. The mood fits a sunlit courtyard where stone stays warm. Offices with large windows suit it, as does a weekend morning spent walking outdoors. It suits someone who likes wood without weight or smoke. People who expect a bold, dark profile will find it too quiet.

The scene is a wooden bench placed in a patch of sun, dust rising slowly from the grain.

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