Clean 2016 EDP

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Sel Santal

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

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

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.

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