Guerlain 2016 EDP

U £ Acquired

Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal Collector

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal Collector is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Thierry Wasser. Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal Collector opens with Neroli and Jasmine, settles into a heart of Rose, Cinnamon, and Peach, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Sandalwood. Guerlain's Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal Collector carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Santal Royal Collector pairs sandalwood with oud, leather and amber, lifted by jasmine and neroli at the start. It is opulent and warm, a rich woody scent for people who like a statement. Rose, peach and cinnamon add a spiced, fruity sweetness along the way.
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  • Opulent
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Woody
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Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal Collector 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With eternal longevity and enormous sillage, this fragrance is far too potent for an office or casual setting. Its rich, opulent notes make it perfectly suited for formal events or a special, intimate date night.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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

The scent opens with jasmine and neroli, a bright floral start. In the heart, rose meets peach and cinnamon, giving a soft fruity sweetness with a spiced edge. The base is the main event: oud, sandalwood, amber, leather and musk blend into a rich, warm, woody finish. It is a heavy, luxurious fragrance, with the floral touches at the start fading into depth.

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