Guerlain 2024 EDP

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Santal Royal

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Santal Royal is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Thierry Wasser. Santal Royal opens with Jasmine, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Leather, Sandalwood, and Oud. Guerlain's Santal Royal carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Santal Royal is a rich, complex scent that beautifully balances oud, rose, and sandalwood. It's a divisive one for some, with reformulations causing a stir, but many find it a sophisticated choice for cooler weather.
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Santal Royal Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Jasmine100%
Heartas listed
Rose100%
Baseas listed
Leather33%
Oud33%
Sandalwood33%

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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This heavy, long-lasting scent leans formal and is best suited for special events or date nights where you want to make an impression. Its intense woods, oud, and leather are too potent for everyday office wear or casual settings, especially given its strong sillage.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol, Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Coumarin, Limonene, Cinnamal, Eugenol, Farnesol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Isoeugenol

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Opening with a flourish of rich rose and exotic oud, Santal Royal quickly deepens into a luxurious heart of creamy sandalwood. Hints of jasmine and a smooth, dry leather accord add layers of intrigue, creating a warm, spicy, and subtly powdery finish. This is a scent that evolves beautifully, revealing new facets with every sniff.

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Where to buy

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