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Bois de Santal

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Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Santal is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025. Bois de Santal opens with Cypress, Pepper, and Sage, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, and dries down to a base of Palo Santo. Karl Lagerfeld's Bois de Santal carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

If you're after a budget-friendly palo santo experience, look no further. It's a divisive scent; some rave about its unique woody character, while others find it a bit too linear or reminiscent of unlit incense.
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  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Calm
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Bois de Santal Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper42%
Sage30%
Cypress28%
Heartas listed
Sandalwood100%
Baseas listed
Palo Santo100%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its subtle sillage and calming woody accords make it well-suited for the office and casual wear, where it won't overwhelm. While it can work for a relaxed date, its understated nature might not stand out in a formal setting, and it’s definitely not one for the gym.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT. (SD ALCOHOL 40-B), PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, LIMONENE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, COUMARIN, LINALOOL, CITRONELLOL, CITRAL, BHT.

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

Bois de Santal kicks off with a spirited burst of sharp black pepper, tempered by the crisp, green touch of cypress and the earthy whisper of sage. It quickly settles into a creamy, comforting heart of sandalwood, before drying down to the distinct, dry and slightly spiritual aroma of palo santo. It's an intriguing woody journey, clean and meditative, that evokes raw timber and quiet reflection.

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