Guerlain 2014 EDP

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Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Thierry Wasser. Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal opens with Neroli and Jasmine, and settles into a heart of Rose, Cinnamon, and Peach. Guerlain's Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Santal Royal divides opinion like no other. Some find this unapologetically bold oud-rose beast an opulent masterpiece, dripping with mystique and luxury. Others recoil from its intensity, labelling it a headache-inducing, synthetic mess. Definitely not a blind buy unless you like a bit of drama.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
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Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Jasmine50%
Neroli50%
Heartas listed
Cinnamon33%
Peach33%
Rose33%

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

Its nuclear performance and robust oud-rose-leather accord make it too dominant for most office environments. However, its luxurious and mysterious vibe, coupled with an 'opulent' feel, makes it perfectly suited for special formal events and romantic date nights.

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
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli

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 Royal opens with a fleeting burst of bright jasmine and neroli, quickly giving way to a rich, jammy rose and succulent peach, sweetened by a whisper of cinnamon. The heart is a complex interplay of potent oud and luxurious leather, smoky and almost animalic, providing a dark, commanding gravitas. As it dries, a woody warmth emerges, lending a smooth, sophisticated finish that lingers beautifully, despite some debate over the prominence of sandalwood.

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