Santos de Cartier
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1981 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Marlin
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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.
Marlin is a fresh, aromatic journey that smells like a brisk walk along a windswept coast. It's a proper British green-woody aromatic, perfect for those who want to smell put-together without shouting about it. A real gem.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 9% |
| Floral | 8% | 6% |
| Fruity | 3% | 10% |
| Green | 21% | 23% |
| Sweet | 15% | 18% |
| Warm | 20% | 16% |
| Woody | 22% | 18% |
| Earthy | 11% | 11% |
| Animalic | 1% | 2% |
| Fresh | 18% | 21% |
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
Occasions
Given its fresh, aromatic profile and moderate sillage, Marlin is highly suitable for casual wear and the office. It's too subtle for a formal event but works well for daytime dates or lighter sporty activities where you want a clean, natural scent.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Woody accords and Lavender, Cedar notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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