Sandalo by Santa Maria Novella bottle
Santa Maria Novella

Sandalo

3.8/5 · 71 votes Masculine
Main accords
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.5/5
Sillage2.8/5
Day100
Night92
Spring100
Fall100
Winter83
Summer33
Our take

Lemon and bergamot arrive with a brisk, sunlit clarity that feels scrubbed clean rather than juicy. Thyme enters soon after with a dry, green edge that keeps the citrus from leaning sweet. The rose in the heart is muted and dusty, more of a powdery veil than a floral statement.

Sandalwood forms a smooth, creamy foundation that wraps around the skin and stays present through the day. Benzoin adds a gentle resinous warmth that never becomes heavy or syrupy. Patchouli grounds the blend with an earthy, slightly dark touch that keeps the woods from feeling too polished.

The herbal and balsamic accords give the fragrance a calm, steady presence that suits quiet indoor settings and cooler weather. It sits near the body, creating a personal atmosphere rather than announcing itself to a room. The citrus fades gradually, leaving the woods and resins to carry the rest of the wear.

Santa Maria Novella builds a composition that feels rooted in tradition, with natural-smelling materials that unfold slowly on the skin. The lemon lingers longer than expected before giving way to the thyme and rose, and the sandalwood

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