Floris London 2024 EDP

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Santal Intense

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Floris London Santal Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024. Santal Intense opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Lavender, Clove, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Floris London's Santal Intense carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a smooth operator, a modern barbershop classic that smells divine. However, the 'Intense' moniker might be a bit ambitious for its performance, leaving some wishing for more projection and longevity.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Masculine
  • Woody
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Santal Intense 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and winter pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its refined, clean scent makes it suitable for office and formal wear, leaning into its 'barbershop' charm. While pleasant for dates, its limited projection noted by reviewers means it won't dominate a casual setting or survive vigorous sport.

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
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Floris London says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Santal Intense opens with a fresh, peppery kick, infused with green grass and bright citrus. This invigorating start mellows into an aromatic heart of lavender, nutmeg, and warm clove, evoking a classic, clean barbershop feel. The drydown unveils a sophisticated blend of creamy sandalwood, cedar, and vetiver, rounded out by subtle amber, vanilla, and a hint of spiritual frankincense, creating a smooth and subtly woody finish.

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Where to buy

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