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Santal Cardamome (Sandalwood Cardamom)

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Fragonard Santal Cardamome (Sandalwood Cardamom) is an Eau de Parfum. Santal Cardamome (Sandalwood Cardamom) opens with Red Fruits, Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Chili, Bay Leaf, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Benzoin. Fragonard's Santal Cardamome (Sandalwood Cardamom) carries a Favourite verdict, a spicy-led wear.

This is a seriously divisive one: some find it a clean, sophisticated take on spice, others a screechy air freshener. If you love cardamom and sandalwood, it's worth a sniff, but don't blind buy.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Spicy
  • Aromatic
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Santal Cardamome (Sandalwood Cardamom) 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 Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and sillage, coupled with its clean, fresh-spicy profile, make it suitable for everyday wear, including the office and casual outings. While some find it alluring for dates, its lack of strong projection makes it less ideal for formal events, and the spicy notes are not suited for 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • 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

Santal Cardamome opens with a peppery, green burst of cardamom and a hint of red fruits, giving it an initial sparkling quality. The heart introduces a subtle warmth of chili and bay leaf, alongside a transparent wisp of incense that avoids any heaviness. It dries down to a musky, woody embrace of creamy sandalwood and sweet benzoin, maintaining a light and aromatic profile throughout.

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