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Sand & Sable

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Coty Sand & Sable is a Cologne launched in 1981. Sand & Sable opens with Green Notes and Peach, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Tuberose, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Coty's Sand & Sable carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Sand & Sable is a divisive icon. Love it or loathe it, this affordable white floral bomb from the 80s remains a bold, unapologetic statement. It's often called 'vintage' by newer noses, but it just might be the tropical escape you never knew you needed.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Confident
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Sand & Sable Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes50%
Peach50%
Heartas listed
Gardenia25%
Jasmine25%
Rose25%
Tuberose25%
Baseas listed
Musk50%
Sandalwood50%

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
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While many reviewers deem it perfect for summer casual wear and beach trips, its strong sillage and heady white floral notes make it less suitable for office environments. The luxurious and confident vibe, coupled with its 'sultry' and 'glamour' descriptions, make it a solid choice for dates and formal events.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

Imagine a lush, humid garden after a tropical downpour. Sand & Sable opens with a heady explosion of creamy tuberose and intoxicating gardenia, swiftly joined by a juicy burst of peach. A green freshness cuts through the rich florals, preventing it from becoming too cloying, while a subtle animalic depth adds a touch of sultry warmth, evoking sun-kissed skin and exotic nights.

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