Santal Frais
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2002 |
| £ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Himalaya
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A bergamot-grapefruit opening over cedar, sandalwood and clean musk. Santal Frais is the budget Boss Bottled echo - quiet, masculine, and built for everyday office and casual wear.
This one's a proper clean scent, but don't expect fireworks. It's a professional and understated choice for those who value subtlety, though its performance can be a bit of a let-down for the price.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 28% | 28% |
| Floral | 4% | 3% |
| Fruity | 4% | 3% |
| Green | 2% | 2% |
| Sweet | 11% | 11% |
| Warm | 6% | 1% |
| Woody | 32% | 34% |
| Earthy | 10% | 2% |
| Animalic | 15% | 19% |
| Fresh | 18% | 21% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A bergamot-grapefruit opening over cedar and clean musk wears well in transitional spring and autumn weather; the lightness keeps it from anchoring in winter while moderate freshness allows mild summer wear.
Occasions
A clean woody-fresh signature for daily office and casual wear; the understated projection lacks the gravity for formal evenings while the moderate freshness fits sport-adjacent contexts.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its clean, fresh, and inoffensive profile makes it perfect for office or sport, where subtlety is key. Despite its elegance, limited projection and longevity mean it might fade too quickly for a date or grand formal event.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Woody, Musky accords and Sandalwood, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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