Santos de Cartier
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1981 | Year | 2016 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Blue Cypress
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A divisive old-school classic, Santos de Cartier is an intoxicating blend of woody spice that some hail as a masterpiece of masculine elegance, while others find it dated, heavy, or just plain weird. It's a journey back to the 80s for better or worse.
This one's a divisive aquatic-woody scent. Some find it a refreshing, clean take on Australian cypress, while others dismiss it as a synthetic, overpriced 'ADG type' fragrance with poor performance. Definitely sample first.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 0% |
| Floral | 8% | 8% |
| Fruity | 3% | 0% |
| Green | 21% | 15% |
| Sweet | 15% | 12% |
| Warm | 20% | 25% |
| Woody | 22% | 26% |
| Earthy | 11% | 14% |
| Animalic | 1% | 0% |
| Fresh | 18% | 22% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its bold, warm, and spicy character makes it less suitable for the office and completely out of place for sport. However, its sophisticated and luxurious feel, coupled with often strong performance, makes it an excellent choice for formal events and colder weather dates.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean profile makes it suitable for office wear, though its weak performance means it won't be intrusive. The aquatic and woody accords lean well into casual and sport settings, but its common comparisons to generic men's freshies reduce its date and formal appeal.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Lavender accords and Clove, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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