Palo Santo
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | 2004 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Vanille Exquise
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Divisive and totally unique, Carner Barcelona's Palo Santo is a creamy, boozy, woody dream for some, while others find it a nauseating mess of burnt rubber or sour milk. You absolutely must try before you buy.
This Goutal vanilla is divisive, splitting the room between those who adore its subtle elegance and those who find it too fleeting, too powdery, or even- gasp- like Play-Doh. For some, it's an exquisite, smoky dream; for others, it's just not hitting the mark. Definitely try before you buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 1% | 3% |
| Fruity | 2% | 0% |
| Green | 12% | 9% |
| Sweet | 39% | 39% |
| Warm | 18% | 16% |
| Woody | 23% | 24% |
| Earthy | 12% | 13% |
| Animalic | 0% | 9% |
| Fresh | 6% | 3% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
With strong projection and long-lasting performance, Palo Santo leans more towards intimate or social evening wear. Its boozy, sweet, and somewhat smoky character, while comforting, is a bit too bold for a typical office environment but perfect for dates or relaxed evenings.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and gentle character make it ideal for office wear and casual settings where subtlety is key. For dates, it's romantic without being overpowering, but its lack of projection might not stand up to a formal event.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Powdery, Woody accords and Sandalwood, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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