Au Masculin
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2000 | Year | 2015 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Palo Santo
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This early noughties gem is a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect potent licorice and anise, backed by sweet vanilla and boozy warmth. If you appreciate a unique, sweet-spicy signature, you're in for a treat, but it's definitely not for everyone.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 4% | 1% |
| Fruity | 0% | 2% |
| Green | 13% | 12% |
| Sweet | 44% | 39% |
| Warm | 19% | 18% |
| Woody | 16% | 23% |
| Earthy | 10% | 12% |
| Animalic | 1% | 0% |
| Fresh | 6% | 6% |
Mood
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong, sweet, and unique profile makes it a standout choice for dates and cooler casual outings, where its sillage can truly shine. The sweetness and potential for strong projection limit its appropriateness for office or formal settings, and it's definitely not one for sport.
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Vanilla, Aromatic accords and Vetiver, Rum notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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