Essential Parfums 2018 Edp

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Orange X Santal

by Natalie Gracia-Cetto

Essential Parfums Orange X Santal is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Natalie Gracia-Cetto. The fragrance settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Bitter Orange, Cypress, and Oakmoss.

Our verdict on Orange X Santal: Favourite

This one's a mixed bag, to be honest. Some reckon it's a photorealistic orange dream with a lovely sandalwood drydown, while others find the citrus too fleeting, the sandalwood too muted, or the whole thing just a bit basic. Performance is a common sticking point, so don't expect it to last for ages.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Cozy
  • Subtle
Orange X Santal Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 22%
Floral 3%
Fruity 3%
Green 24%
Sweet 8%
Warm 3%
Woody 32%
Earthy 13%
Animalic 0%
Fresh 19%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Woody
100%
Citrus
95%
Fresh Spicy
68%
Aromatic
66%
Fresh
54%

Notes

Heart Notes

Bitter Orange 30% Sandalwood 22% Cypress 17% Basil 16% Oakmoss 15%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean character makes it ideal for casual wear, the gym, or the office, where its often-reported moderate projection won't overwhelm. However, the lack of significant longevity or sillage limits its suitability for formal events or a date night where you want to make a lasting impression.

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Refill available at £0.47/ml via Nicchia Luxury UK (150ml - £71.00)

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About

Orange X Santal opens with a vibrant, true-to-life burst of bitter orange and green basil, like peeling a fresh orange in a herb garden. This zesty freshness gradually mellows into a woody heart, where creamy sandalwood intertwines with the sharp, resinous notes of cypress and the earthy depth of oakmoss. The drydown settles into a clean, inviting woodiness with a lingering hint of that initial citrus brightness.

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