Santal Carmin
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | 2013 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Dries Van Noten par Frederic Malle
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A creamy, slightly sweet sandalwood that often draws comparisons to Baccarat Rouge 540 and has a polarising effect in the community. Some praise its elegance and warmth, while others find it too sweet or synthetic - but nearly everyone agrees it's a classy scent for cooler weather.
This one's a true masterpiece, a unicorn for lovers of luxurious, creamy sandalwood gourmands, though its polarising medicinal or 'weird' facets initially put some off. If you can get past its quirks, prepare for pure, comforting bliss.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 15% | 8% |
| Floral | 3% | 7% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 3% | 1% |
| Sweet | 19% | 26% |
| Warm | 15% | 24% |
| Woody | 34% | 26% |
| Earthy | 11% | 14% |
| Animalic | 10% | 8% |
| Fresh | 11% | 6% |
Mood
Notes
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Heart Notes
Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and sophisticated, warm character make it suitable for office wear, provided it's applied lightly. For dates and formal events, its sensual depth and luxurious feel are perfectly suited, particularly in cooler months. It's a bit too refined for casual daytime, and definitely not one for sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its warmth, sweetness, and strong sillage make it less suitable for a professional office setting. However, its unique and sophisticated profile, combined with good longevity, makes it perfect for date nights and formal events, drawing compliments and leaving a memorable trail.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Vanilla accords and Saffron, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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