Floraïku 2023 EDP

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Sand and Skin

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Floraïku Sand and Skin is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Sand and Skin settles into a heart of Amyris, Musk, Sandalwood, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Vanilla, Labdanum, and Benzoin. Floraïku's Sand and Skin carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Sand and Skin is a surprisingly divisive scent, with some finding it a comforting, warm vanilla and others experiencing an unpleasant smoky or powdery opening. If it clicks for you, it's an addictive skin scent, but don't blind buy; skin chemistry plays a huge role here.
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  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Relaxed
  • Cozy
  • Subtle
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Sand and Skin 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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its intimate sillage and soft, warm, and somewhat powdery nature make it suitable for casual wear and dates where closeness is key. While not ideal for formal events due to its relaxed vibe, it could work in an office setting if applied sparingly, as its projection is generally moderate at best.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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 sun-baked skin and a gentle breeze, stirred with creamy vanilla and an intoxicating swirl of Ylang-Ylang. This woody, musky amber envelops you in a tender, balsamic embrace. Patchouli and labdanum add a subtle earthy depth, while the amyris and sandalwood create a smooth, almost resinous warmth.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 23 September

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