Cartier 1981 Edp

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Santos de Cartier

by Daniel Molière

Cartier Santos de Cartier is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1981, created by Daniel Molière. The fragrance opens with Bergamot, Lavender, Basil, and Lemon Verbena, settles into a heart of Clove, Pepper, Clary Sage, and Vetiver, and dries down to a base of Vanilla, Coconut, Sandalwood, and Patchouli.

Our verdict on Santos de Cartier: Statement

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.
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  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
Santos de Cartier Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8%
Floral 9%
Fruity 3%
Green 22%
Sweet 15%
Warm 20%
Woody 22%
Earthy 11%
Animalic 1%
Fresh 19%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Fresh Spicy
100%
Aromatic
87%
Woody
78%
Warm Spicy
54%
Lavender
48%

Notes

Top Notes

Lavender 21% Basil 16% Juniper 16% Lemon Verbena 13% Bergamot 13% Galbanum 11% Neroli 11%

Heart Notes

Pepper 19% Nutmeg 16% Vetiver 15% Rosemary 14% Geranium 14% Clove 11% Clary Sage 11%

Base Notes

Sandalwood 21% Amber 17% Coconut 16% Patchouli 16% Cedar 15% Vanilla 15%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

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About

Santos de Cartier opens with a sharp, invigorating burst of juniper and basil, brightened by lemon verbena and neroli, undercut by a touch of galbanum's green bitterness. The heart unfolds into a rich, warm spice cabinet with prominent pepper, nutmeg, and clove, balanced by herbal geranium and clary sage, all resting on a bedrock of earthy vetiver. The drydown is a complex, luxurious blend of creamy sandalwood, cedar, and patchouli, softened by amber and a surprising, yet prominent, coconut note, with a hint of vanilla sweetness.

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