Clean 2016 Edp

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Sel Santal

Clean Sel Santal is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Sel Santal opens with Nutmeg, Lime, Bergamot, and Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Iris, Violet, Hazelnut, and Salt, and dries down to a base of Rose, Amber, Styrax, and Sandalwood. Clean's Sel Santal carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a divisive woody number - some get a sophisticated, salty cedar, others are just left with a cheap aftershave or, worse, straight-up pickles. Definitely not a safe blind buy, especially if you're not into leaning masculine.
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Confident
  • Edgy
  • Fresh
Sel Santal Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 21%
Floral 15%
Fruity 4%
Green 10%
Sweet 21%
Warm 12%
Woody 13%
Earthy 7%
Animalic 8%
Fresh 21%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate sillage and 'clean' yet distinctive woody character make it suitable for casual wear or as an office choice where you want to stand out a bit. The strong woody, masculine-leaning profile and potential for varied reactions mean it's less ideal for formal settings or intimate dates.

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About

Opening with a sharp, juicy burst of lime and bergamot, Sel Santal quickly introduces a salty, woody core. Powdery iris and violet mingle with creamy hazelnut and fig, adding a subtle sweetness and softness that attempts to balance the dominant, aromatic sandalwood. It finishes with a musky amber, leaving a clean yet earthy trail.