Santal Auster
Fragrance notes
Character
Santal Auster feels heavy in the air. The sandalwood is present, thick and creamy. Patchouli adds a dark, damp soil scent. Styrax brings a heavy resinous weight. Oud sits in the mix with a medicinal sharpness. Opoponax contributes a sweet, golden resin. Castoreum adds a distinct leathery animal tone. The combination creates a dense, unmoving wall of scent.
The room is dimly lit by a single lamp. Smoke curls near the ceiling. The woody and amber accords feel appropriate here. The balsamic and warm spicy elements match the stillness of the space. It is a fragrance that demands a quiet environment. The powdery aspect softens the edges of the louder resins. The notes do not rush to introduce themselves.
Shawn Maher composed this 2018 release for Chatillon Lux Parfums. The masculine leaning profile carries a specific gravity. The animalic castoreum and the deep oud ensure the blend is not a simple wood scent. It asks for a listener who enjoys heavy, resinous compositions. The opoponax and styrax create a sticky, rich atmosphere that clings to the fabric of a chair in a
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